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In Trouble: Former ICC Staff Accused Of Funding Kony’s LRA Rebel Activities
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been asked to investigate one of its former employees over allegations of facilitating and funding Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel group. Brigid Inder, who was a Special Gender Advisor to former ICC Prosecutor, Fatou Bansouda (2012-2016) is accused of personally and through…
Two Notorious Land Grabbers In Luwero District Remanded
Two people in the Luwero District have been remanded to prison after being accused of taking land by force. The accused, Baguma Obed and Kakuru James appeared before the Luwero Chief Magistrates Court, on charges of assault, which included causing actual bodily harm to people of Manyama Village, Zirobwe Sub County in Luwero District. The…
Isaac Rukanda: NRM Should Restore Democratic Values & Accountability In The Party
Petition To NRM Secretary General I hope this letter finds you well and in good health. I am writing to express my deep concerns and to formally petition the National Resistance Movement (NRM) regarding what I believe to be a significant violation of the party’s constitution and principles. The NRM has been a beacon of…
Miracle Day! Evangelist Alberto Mvila Headlines Kampala’s ‘Jesus the Hospital Conference’
Evangelist Alberto Mvila, the man carrying revival, who Risked His Life To Preach In Pakistan will be coming to Kampala this September. Alberto Mvila is a man who carries the life of Christ and has devoted his life to the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ around the World. He is known for his…
Chronic Complications Take Away Actress Evelyn Lagu’s Life
Ugandan Artist and actress, Evelyn Nakabira alias Evelyn Lagu has passed away after battling with lengthy multiple chronic complications, Monday, September 18, 2023. According to Lagu’s son, Freddie Kasavu who confirmed his mother’s death on social media, she succumbed to kidney and heart complications at the age of 41. Kasavu said that, Lagu has been…
Love Gone Sour: LDC Court Orders Girlfriend Refund Shs15M To Boyfriend After Chewing Funds Meant For Business
Law Development Centre Court Principal Magistrate Martin Kirya has ordered Patience Ngaimita to repay Shs15,952,335 to her boyfriend, Isaac Kumakech. This decision is in response to Ngaimita’s misappropriation of Sh14,952,335 intended for a bar and restaurant business for personal expenses. Isaac Kumakech filed a lawsuit against his girlfriend, Patience Ngaimita, requesting court intervention to recoup…
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Urges Ugandans To Embrace PDM While Monitoring Govt Projects
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa is using this recess period, to monitor various development projects in his Ruhinda North Constituency in Mitooma District. Mr Tayebwa is currently traversing his Constituency, holding strategic meetings on wealth creation with a major focus on the Parish Development Model (PDM). ” The meetings at parish level…
Police Cautions Parents To Be Vigilant As Children Return To Schools
The police has advised parents to watch out for their children and their change in behavior especially those who commute from home to school and vice versa. This comes as children return to school for their final term of the study year. This was revealed by SCP Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson, during the weekly…
UIA Partners With USAID,MTN To Launch First MSMES Portal
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), in partnership with USAID’s Feed the Future Uganda Institutional and Systems Strengthening Activity (ISSA) and telco MTN Uganda. has today (September 15) launched www.mybusiness.go.ug a platform dedicated to boosting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The portal is an innovation by UIA to respond to the business and investment needs…
‘The Whole Process was illegal & Needs Review’- Tooro Mairungi Farmers Appeals To President Museveni Not To Assent To the New Narcotic Drugs Bill
A group of Mairungi/Khat growers in Tooro sub-region, under their umbrella body Kabarole Mairungi Growers Association, have petitioned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, beseeching him not to pass the Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Bill (2023) as it is, arguing that is aimed at cutting off their main source of income and livelihood. The members of…