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Visionary Leader: MP Jennifer Muheesi Spearheads Coffee Distribution Campaign In Kazo To Spur Household Incomes
Kazo District has seen significant development efforts over the past two weeks, spearheaded by Hon. Jennifer Muheesi and her team. In a major initiative, coffee seedlings were distributed across the district, marking a key milestone in the ongoing drive to boost agricultural productivity. Despite challenges posed by local politics, the development agenda was kept separate…
Exposed: Minister Anite’s Hidden Agenda At UIA Unearthed After Board Sacking
The grand plan by State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite to uproot the UIA Boss Robert Mukiza in order to protect her interests was properly orchestrated at the beginning of this year. It started with the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) surprise and dramatic raid at the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) offices on January…
Sex Predator: Serial Rapist Jailed After Getting 42 Life Sentences
A South African serial rapist who assaulted children as young as nine years old – has received 42 life sentences. Nkosinathi Phakathi was convicted of 90 counts of rape – attacks that he carried out between 2012 and 2021. The 40-year-old sometimes made children watch him raping his victims and also forced young boys to…
Bank Fraud: Equity Loses UGX 1.2 Bn Through Credit Card Sophisticated Hack
Equity Bank, a leading financial institution with operations in Uganda, has suffered a significant loss in its Kenyan operation due to a sophisticated credit card hack. The hack, which occurred between April and July 2023, resulted in a loss of UGX 1.2 billion (KES 322.1 million), has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the bank’s…
NRM To Train SPLM How To Fight Corruption, Ideology At Kyankwanzi
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered a cooperation agreement to facilitate ideological training of the South Sudanese ruling party leaders here in Uganda at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. The two parties resolved today Saturday in a high-level meeting that featured both leaders of the NRM…
UN Boosts Ugandan Security Fight Against Terrorism
Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat violent extremism, thanks to a consignment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The new equipment and resources are set to enhance both the Centre’s operational capacity and its public outreach programmes. The UNODC has been working alongside…