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Rubaga RCC Anderson Burora Suspended Over Activism
Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, RCC Herbert Anderson Burora has reportedly been suspended by the office of the President following a complaint filed by the office of the Speaker of Parliament against his disloyal social media bickering. Burora’s suspension comes barely a day after the photos of the Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Anita…
Capt Mukula Preaches Unity In NRM Country Wide Registration
On the 3rd day of the NRM Register update exercise countrywide Captain Mike Mukula, the NRM vice chairperson, of Eastern Uganda, took charge of mobilization efforts in parts of the Busoga Region. Known for his stellar mobilization skills, Mukula embarked on a comprehensive tour of various Districts that make up Busoga, including Jinja City, Kamoli,…
Court Frees Suspects In General Katumba Wamala Shooting
After eight years of legal battles, Yusuf Nyanzi, previously embroiled in three high-profile cases, has been acquitted by the International Crimes Division of the High Court regarding the attempted murder of Works and Transport Minister General Katumba Wamala. Alongside Hussein Sserubula, Nyanzi walked free as the court deemed the evidence insufficient to link them to…
IGG Drops Corruption Charges Against Three OPM Officials
Three officers from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) have been acquitted of corruption charges by the Inspector General of Government (IGG). Geoffrey Sseremba, the Accounting Officer, Deogratius Masagazi, the Under Secretary/Head of Department, Pacification and Development Programme, Tracy Atuhirwe, an accountant, together with Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono, have been facing trial for…
Senegal’s President Elect Faye Vows To Lead With Humility
Opposition presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a political newcomer popular among disaffected youth, promised on Monday to govern with humility and transparency.Faye, set to be declared the next president after his main rival called him to concede defeat, thanked President Macky Sall and other candidates for respecting Senegal’s democratic tradition by recognising his victory well…
How Embattled Human Rights Defender Ivan Mukwaya Got Entangled In LBTQI Practices
After the passing of the Anti-homo sexuality law in Uganda on 26th May 2023.There has been harassment for lesbians, bisexuals and homosexuals at the hands of the Uganda government with the help of security agencies and some community members. The only option is for some of the lucky ones to look for a way to…
Scandal: Struggling UBA Uganda On Spot For Stealing Close To A Billion From A Client’s Account
Information coming in indicates that all is not well with the United bank for Africa Uganda after a client who has been in the same bank since 2013 found his funds missing equivalent to Uganda Shs. 965,000,000-.The client through his lawyers has put the bank to task to return his money before court action is…
Missing Sisters Found Dead,Suspect Witch Doctor Held
Kiboga district was struck by horror as the lifeless bodies of two young sisters were discovered, allegedly victims of a gruesome ritual sacrifice. The suspect, Sulaiman Sentongo, a witch doctor residing in Kirinda Village, Kapeke Sub County, has been apprehended by local authorities. The victims have been identified as Sylvia Nantongo, aged 5, and Esther…
KACITA Abandons Kampala Traders’ Protests
The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has called off planned traders’ demonstrations that were allegedly set to happen on Monday, April 8, 2024. According to Thadeus Musoke Naggenda, the Chairperson of KACITA, all traders operating in Kampala are allowed to open up their businesses and attend to their customers. He asked traders not to be…
Rwandan National Arrested In Kabale For Vandalizing Street Solar Panels
The territory police in Kabale have arrested a 30-year-old Rwandan national for vandalizing and plucking off a street solar panel along Jackson Road in Central Division, Kabale municipality, at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Kabale branch. Elly Maate, the police spokesperson for the Kigezi region, stated that the culprit was identified as Alphonse Shimaka…