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DETAILS: What You Didn’t Know About The UK Court Ruling That Will See Tycoon Sudhir Pocket More UGX795 Bn In The Dfcu-Crane Bank Case
City Tycoon and Banking Mogul Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, together with six (6) other stakeholders of the now-defunct Crane Bank are set to pocket billions after a major victory against DFCU Bank in an England court. The other appellants are; Jyotsna Ruparelia (Sudhir’s wife), Meera Ruparelia, Rajiv Ruparelia, Tom Mugenga and Sheena Ruparelia. The sixth appellant…
Hustles Movement Uganda: Ham Vs DTB Supreme Court Judgment Unconstitutional
A new twist in the HAM vs DTB case is up again as Hamis Kiggundu alias Ham petitions the constitutional court challenging the outcome of the judgement of Supreme Court for being Unconstitutional and in contravention of several provisions of the constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Not long ago the country witnessed drama at…
Traders Seek To Boost Import, Export Trade Through Uganda Connect
In response to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive for a more compelling presentation of Uganda and its products in foreign markets, Uganda Connect has emerged as a pivotal platform. The launch of Uganda Connect, a private sector-led brand and marketing drive, took place at Next Media Park, drawing investors, producers, farmers, exporters, and media…
UPC Asks Private Media Owners To Dialogue With Govt To Rescind Presidential Directive On Adverts
Uganda Peoples Congress ‘UPC’ party has called upon the private media owners for constructive engagements and dialogue with government that seeks an amicable solution with focus on a percentage share of government adverts between public and private media to remove the on going impasse. While addressing the press on Wednesday,head of communication at UPC Mr…
Ham Vs DTB Case: Ham Enterprises Petitions Constitutional Court to Reverse Supreme Court ‘Defective & Unconstitutional’ Judgement
Ham Enterprises through their lawyers of Muwema and Company advocates have petitioned the Constitutional Court Challenging the Supreme Court judgement of 13, June 2023. According to Ham Enterprises, the judgement was defective and unconstitutional as it Contravenes articles: 2, 20, 21, 28, 44, 126, & 128 of the Ugandan Constitution. Ham further contends that the…
Expert Advice: Rubombora Tips Uganda Airlines On How To Break Even, Operate Profitably
Running an airline is one of the most risky ventures in the world and because of this, investors in most cases have to think twice or rather thrice before staking their money in any airline company. The airline business is not only so risky but also so expensive to maintain that very few individual businessmen…
NEED Tasks Gov’t To Probe Poisoning Claim of Prominent Ugandans
The Opposition National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has tasked the government to investigate the alleged poisoning of prominent people, which they say is on the rise. NEED Secretary General Asuman Odaka said this during the press briefing on Monday, July 24, 2023, while eulogising the late former Makindye East MP Hussein Kyanjo. Odaka said…
UPDATE: Dr. Karungi Pinned On Negligence That Led To Death Of Patient In Labour
High Court in Fort Portal City has held Dr. Karungi Christine liable for negligence, which resulted in the death of an expectant mother who had been admitted to Ntara Health Centre 1V with labour pains, awaiting delivery. The unfortunate incident occurred on the night of 29th March 2022, when an expectant mother identified as Biryomumaisho…
OPED: Turmoil in FDC; Is Besigye’s Chauvinism a Source Of Conflicts In the Party?
By Massa Abrahams Kampala: The ongoing political wrangles in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have been instigated by selfish individuals in the party. The saboteurs include founder and first President Dr. Kizza Besigye, Waswa Birigwa, the national chairman, chief whip Ibrahim Ssemuju Nganda, and political prostitute Erias Lukwago who only left his former party…
LoP Mpuuga Accuses UPDF Of Collecting Illegal Tax From Fishmongers
The Uganda People’s Defence Force soldiers under the marine unit have been accused of levying illegal taxes on the fishing communities. Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, said during a media briefing held in Kalungu on Monday, July 24, 2023, that while touring the area, he was confronted by several groups of fishermen…