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Security Arrests NUP’s Bobi Young Over Illegal Possession Of Military-Alike Uniforms
Security agencies have arrested Anthony Twinomujuni, commonly known as Bobi Young, a resident of Mutungo zone Nakawa Division in Kampala, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, after carrying out an intelligence-led operation at his home. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, on searching Bobi Young’s premises, items including ranks resembling those of…
Isn’t The West Using Sanctions To Benefit From Frozen Accounts-Frank Asiimwe Mulekwa
Every year, developing countries lose $8 to $100 billion in illicit financial flows to Switzerland alone, according to the Center for Global Development figures released 10 years ago. This could have increased due to the rising practice of organized crime, smuggling, corruption, money laundering, tax evasions, or international trade manipulations. However this corrupt money is…
Operation Shujaa: Maj Gen Olum Hands Over Mountain Division Command To Maj Gen Otto
The Commander Land Force, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, has commended Maj Gen Dick Olum for his distinguished work in Operation Shujaa, which has enabled the ‘wanainchi’ to continue with their economic and social activities in the areas where the joint forces are operating. “I thank Gen Olum for the work well done. Tour of…
Nathan Mubiru: Cerebral, Wholesome & Unique – Mathias Mpuuga Should Not Consider The Presidency
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Matthias Mpuuga once said that he would only ever consider leaving Nyendo if the opportunity awaiting him was an extraordinary one. And, to be fair, your life would become a fair bit extraordinary if you became the new president of Uganda. Not necessarily for the better, either. Social media revealed on Saturday…
President Museveni Mourns Fallen Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed his condolences following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, describing him as a unifier and dedicated person. Speaking at the Iranian Embassy in Kampala, President Museveni recounted his recent meeting with President Raisi, highlighting his dedication and commitment to unity. “When His Excellency visited us recently, I could…
UPC President Akena Extends National Mobilization Campaign To Kitgum
Uganda Peoples’ Congress Party (UPC) has extended membership and the Party National Mobilisation Programme headed by President Hon. Jimmy Akena to Kitgum, Acholi Sub Region. While addressing the press conference today at Uganda House,UPC spokesperson Sharon Ayat Arach revealed that this Friday 24″ May 2024. “We want to thank the leadership and membership of Acholi…
MPs Call For Removal Of Mpuuga,Other Commissioners From Parliamentary Commission Over 1.7Bn Service Award
A section of members of Parliament led by Theodore Ssekikubo, the Rwemiyaga County Member of Parliament (MP), have called for the immediate removal of four members of the Parliamentary Commission over their alleged involvement in a secret service award scheme. During a press briefing at Parliament on May 21, 2024, Ssekikubo named Esther Afoyochan (Zombo…
Museveni Tours Inspire Africa Coffee Plant
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has visited the Inspire Africa Modern Coffee Park in Rwashamaire town, Ntungamo district. The coffee hub,is part of a pilot project by Inspire Africa, is set to benefit from a proposed $10m (Shs37b) government grant. The hub is designed to gather all graded coffee from farmers in the Ankole, Kigezi and…
Mengo Eagles Nest Teacher Arrested For Splashing Acid On Wife & Sons.
A teacher from Eagles Nest secondary school which is in Mengo, Kensenyi and resident of Namusera in Wakiso district being detained at Kakira Central Police Station in Jinja for allegedly pouring acid on his pregnant wife, two step sons and another female victim. According to Mr.James Mubi the Kiira, Jinja region police spokesperson, the suspect…
Heartless: Entebbe Taxi Driver Confesses To Killing Four Women
Isaac Nuwagaba, a taxi driver operating on Entebbe Road, has shocked crime intelligence and flying squad teams by confessing to the murder of four women, whom he killed for allegedly cheating on him. Nuwagaba was tracked and arrested over the weekend from his hideout at Rwakimuli cell, Bukinda sub-county, in Rukiga district. He admitted to…