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Attorney General Kiwanuka Declares Homeschooling Unlawful,Cautions Parents
Uganda’s Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has clarified that homeschooling is not legally recognized under the country’s current education laws. Speaking during discussions on the National Teachers Bill, 2024, Kiwanuka stated that existing legislation mandates that all children must attend formal schools, leaving no legal room for homeschooling. The clarification came in response to a query…
In Hot Soup: Ex-Kyengera Mayor Kiyimba Ordered To Compensate 150M To Torture Victims
The High Court in Kampala has directed Hajji Abdul Kiyimba, the former mayor of Kyengera Town Council, along with the town council, to compensate 20 individuals who suffered torture during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. Justice Douglas Singiza ruled that each victim should receive UGX 7.5 million, with the amount covering both general and exemplary damages,…
Pollution Dispute: Minister Mutasingwa Orders For Closure Of Pramukh Steel &Victoria Plastics, Sparking Investors Outcry
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended the operations of Pramukh Steel Limited, a major steel manufacturer, over allegations of polluting the River Nile. The suspension, announced in a statement on November 22, 2024, follows mounting complaints from local communities about water contamination attributed to industrial waste. Pramukh Steel, known for producing steel bars…
Judiciary Report: Ruto Security Dossier Exposes Crime Surge
The devastating effect of unemployment has been laid bare in a national security report that President William Ruto presented to MPs when he addressed the nation last Thursday. The report reveals that crime, especially stealing, went up generally, as Kenyans struggled to make ends meet. According to the report, crime went up by 2,885 cases…
Ugandan Diplomat Recalled After Brandishing Pistol At Cultural Meeting
The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered the immediate recall of Dickson Ogwang Okul, a diplomat stationed in Sudan, following a controversial incident where he brandished a firearm during a community meeting. Ogwang, who held the rank of Foreign Service Officer Grade II, has been instructed to hand over his duties and report to…
Stinking Corruption Has Engulfed UPDF-Gen Okiding Woos Promoted Officers To Fight
Lt Gen Sam Okiding, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, has called on newly promoted officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) to work together in the fight against corruption. He emphasised that fighting corruption requires collective responsibility, stating, “It involves serious individuals like you. If we don’t fight it, we shall destroy ourselves.…
Chairman Lee Man-hee:”Nobody Has Provided Concrete Evidence Of The Fulfillment Of Revelation For 2,000 Years, But One Chosen By Jesus Is Now Testifying To It”
Addressing pastors, Chairman Lee said, “We must move beyond superficial faith and live according to the Word of God.” The lecture that not only covers the Four Gospels and Revelation but also covering the entire Bible. Attending pastors commented, “The strength of Shincheonji Church of Jesus will have a significant impact on the Christian community…
Massive: Hundreds Of Youths Throng Kati Kati For Bongo Star Search Auditions
Excitement filled the air as hundreds of hopeful contestants gathered at Kati Kati yesterday for the highly anticipated Bongo Star Search auditions. Aspiring artists showcased their talents in a bid to secure a coveted spot in the Top 5, who will be taken to Tanzania to compete for the ultimate grand prize. The search for…
Namayingo Residents Ask Amb.Barbara Nekesa To Seek Presidential Intervention On Gold Mining Challenges
Community leaders and youth in Namayingo District have called on Ambassador Barbara Nekesa Oundo, the National Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), to present their grievances to President Yoweri Museveni. The residents raised concerns about the ongoing restrictions on access to gold mining sites, which have become their primary source of income following restrictions…
UPDF Speaks About 400 Ritual Sacrifice Claims Over Karuma Bridge Reopening
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has strongly refuted rumors circulating on social media alleging that 400 human sacrifices are required before the reopening of Karuma Bridge in Northern Uganda. Brigadier General Felix Busizoori, Commander of the UPDF’s 4th Infantry Division, addressed the issue during a press briefing held at the division’s headquarters in Gulu…