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British Barrister To Represent LRA Boss Joseph Kony At ICC Hearing
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has appointed British barrister Peter Haynes as the defense lawyer for Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Joseph Kony. This follows the ICC’s call for expressions of interest from lawyers to represent Kony, who has been a fugitive since the ICC first sought his arrest 19 years ago in 2005. Kony…
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange To Be Freed After Pleading Guilty To US Espionage Charge
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that will end his imprisonment in Britain and allow him to return home to Australia, ending a 14-year legal odyssey. Assange, 52, has agreed to plead guilty to a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain…
UPC Mourns Kaberamaido District Party Chairman
The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) Party President Hon. Jimmy Akena has eulogized the Kaberamaido District Party chairman comrade Thomas Elemu Koptek. The great man suffered a short illness on Sunday 23 June 2024 and died the a few hours that followed on. In the press statement released by the head of communication Faizo Muzeyi on…
Violent Clash in Namayingo as Police Disperse Protesters Over Suspended Sugar Factory
Namayingo, Uganda – A volatile situation unfolded in Namayingo district as police fired live ammunition and teargas to disperse angry workers and Indian investors protesting the suspension of the CN Sugar factory. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives suspended the factory’s operations due to the investors’ failure to establish a nucleus estate, leading to…
PLU’s Tugume urges interfaith unity for inclusive Development In Igara West
Igara West-born youthful politician, Hon Tugume Boniface Kagambirwe has urged the different religious sects in the constituency to embrace unity and togetherness as he continues to advocate effective development amongst themselves regardless of their faith subscriptions. Hon Tugume, who is a potential incoming area member of parliament says religion plays a vital role in achieving…
Over 700 Jobs in Jeopardy As Namayingo’s Billion-Dollar Sugar Factory Stalls
Namayingo, Uganda – The recent suspension of the CN Sugar Factory, a multi-billion shilling investment, has thrown its future into uncertainty and left over 700 workers jobless. This decision, issued by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa, has stirred significant unrest in the district. In November 2022, CN Sugar Limited received a…
Massive: Thousands Flock To Hoima City To Celebrate Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Appointment
Tens of thousands of supporters of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba have already arrived at Booma grounds in Hoima city to celebrate his appointment as the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF). The event is expected to draw a massive crowd, with Chairman Toyota Michael Kaguta, the National Vice Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), scheduled…
PICTORIAL: Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu graduates with Doctorate Degree from Paris University
In a momentous achievement that underscores his unwavering dedication to leadership and excellence, Hamis Kiggundu, a prominent Ugandan entrepreneur and philanthropist, has been officially conferred the title of Doctor of Global Leadership and Management by the European International University (EIU) in Paris. This prestigious honour was awarded during a grand convocation held on June 29,…
Full List: IGP Byakagaba Drops SCP Enanga In Top Police Officers Reshuffle
The newly appointed inspector General of police (IGP )Abbas Byakagaba has reshuffled Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga replacing him with ACP Rusoke Kituuma. Enanga has been assigned to be Deputy Director of interpol. Below is the full list of reshuffled senior police officers Richard Echega has been appointed Kampala metropolitan police commander. Acp Twishime Gerard Deputy…