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UN Boosts Ugandan Security Fight Against Terrorism
Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat violent extremism, thanks to a consignment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The new equipment and resources are set to enhance both the Centre’s operational capacity and its public outreach programmes. The UNODC has been working alongside…
NRM To Train SPLM How To Fight Corruption, Ideology At Kyankwanzi
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered a cooperation agreement to facilitate ideological training of the South Sudanese ruling party leaders here in Uganda at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. The two parties resolved today Saturday in a high-level meeting that featured both leaders of the NRM…
Bank Fraud: Equity Loses UGX 1.2 Bn Through Credit Card Sophisticated Hack
Equity Bank, a leading financial institution with operations in Uganda, has suffered a significant loss in its Kenyan operation due to a sophisticated credit card hack. The hack, which occurred between April and July 2023, resulted in a loss of UGX 1.2 billion (KES 322.1 million), has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the bank’s…
Sex Predator: Serial Rapist Jailed After Getting 42 Life Sentences
A South African serial rapist who assaulted children as young as nine years old – has received 42 life sentences. Nkosinathi Phakathi was convicted of 90 counts of rape – attacks that he carried out between 2012 and 2021. The 40-year-old sometimes made children watch him raping his victims and also forced young boys to…
Witch-hunt? UIA Board Sacked For Defying Minister Anite’s Directive To Force DG Robert Mukiza Out Of Office
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) board is the latest casualty in the ongoing war between Director General Robert Mukiza and Investment Minister Evelyne Anite. This publication has learnt that finance Minister Matia Kasaija last week dissolved the UIA board allegedly at the instigation of junior Investment Minister Anite. The sacked members include Morrison Rwakakamba (Board…
Exposed: Minister Anite’s Hidden Agenda At UIA Unearthed After Board Sacking
The grand plan by State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite to uproot the UIA Boss Robert Mukiza in order to protect her interests was properly orchestrated at the beginning of this year. It started with the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) surprise and dramatic raid at the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) offices on January…
Hunted: Family Worried As Top Opposition Activist Kayizzi Hounded By Security Operatives Goes Missing
Muhammad Kayizzi a prominent and daring Ugandan opposition political activist has gone missing after being hounded by the Ugandan security services , his family and friends have said. Kayizzi’s family says Ugandan security operatives on many occasions have trailed, kidnapped and detained him in different dungeons across the country because of his political activism and…
Visionary Leader: MP Jennifer Muheesi Spearheads Coffee Distribution Campaign In Kazo To Spur Household Incomes
Kazo District has seen significant development efforts over the past two weeks, spearheaded by Hon. Jennifer Muheesi and her team. In a major initiative, coffee seedlings were distributed across the district, marking a key milestone in the ongoing drive to boost agricultural productivity. Despite challenges posed by local politics, the development agenda was kept separate…
Iranian Leader Pays Tribute to Martyred Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah
Tehran, Iran — Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, who was killed in a tragic incident in Beirut on September 28, 2024. In a solemn message, Khamenei praised Nasrallah as a distinguished leader, a scholar, and the symbol…
CDF Gen Muhoozi, South Sudan Counterpart Discuss Security Cooperation For East Africa Region
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol. The meeting at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters focused on regional security issues of mutual interest. The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Uganda…