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FDC Eulogizes Sebaggala,Raps EC Over Brutal Police Officers
Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) expressed its deepest condolence to the family of Al-Hajj Nasser Ntege Ssebaggala upon the demise of the former Kampala Mayor. “Our condolence to the whole nation,” said party spokesperson Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda on Monday. Ssebaggala will be remembered for inspiring the urban poor and uneducated to participate in the…
President M7,Oulanyah Mourn Late Statesman Francis Odida
President Yoweri Museveni and the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, have celebrated the life of the late Francis Odida, a journalist, playwright and statesman. In a message delivered by Oulanyah, President Museveni described the late Odida as an industrious person who lived a full life to the benefit of his community and country. “President…
Police Arrest Entebbe ATM Fraudster
Police at Entebbe are holding one Wandera Geoffrey , 39 , a fisherman resident of Abaita babiri in entebbe municipality. The suspect was arrested by stanbic bank security officers and handed over to Entebbe police. According to deputy Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson Luke Oweyesigyire revealed that the suspect joined an old woman in an ATM…
UPDF Defence Attaches Trained In Diplomatic Course
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Patrick Mugoya, has officiated at the opening of a two days’ workshop for the induction of newly appointed Defence Attachés (DAs) from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). The function was held at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. Amb. Patrick Mugoya welcomed the…
‘Opposition Plan B’ Exposed: Besigye, Muntu & Tumukunde To Endorse Bobi Wine For President In 2021 General Elections
When Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) stalwart Rtd. Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye revealed a few months ago that he would not contest for presidency again in the 2021 election but was to announce ‘Plan B’ very soon, many Ugandans didn’t realise what he meant. But now analysts within Uganda’s political realm contend that he was…
Big Story: Investors Cry Foul As Minister Betti Kamya Kicks Anite Out Of Investment, Takes Over Her Roles
Several investors in Uganda are crying foul and accusing the minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Olive Betti Kamya of overstepping her mandate and usurping the powers of Hon. Evelyn Anite, who is the State minister of Finance for Investment and privatisation. The investors contend that instead of Kamya allowing Anite to carry out…
Fighting a Losing Battle: Diamond Trust Bank Continues Threatening Witnesses In The 120Bn Fraud Case
The journey to cleaning Uganda’s Banking Industry is one that can only be undertaken by courageous Ugandans as there are some individuals using their institutions/associations to oppose the Banking Reforms being suggested by one of Diamond Trust Bank Uganda’s top client and renowned businessman, the C.E.O of Ham Enterprises (U) Ltd Mr. Hamis Kiggundu. After…
Family Day Out With Kids: Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Takes Family To Kidepo Valley National Park
Property mogul, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and family are on tour to Kidepo Valley National Park in the northeast of Uganda East Africa’s richest Dr. Sudhir, renowned for his love of tourism and efforts towards conservation in Uganda, was conducted on a game drive on arrival to the park, and within about twenty (20) minutes his…
Heavy Deployment In Chaotic Sembabule Ahead Of Controversial NRM Primaries
There is heavy deployment of police and the army in Sembabule district ahead of Wednesday’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries. Armed security personnel are already patrolling the different areas of Mawogola East and West to avert any cases of violence. We’ve learnt that the Deputy Inspector General of Police Sabiiti Muzeeyi has also expected…
Tragedy: Fire Guts Electoral Commission Van
A vehicle belonging to the Justice Simon Byabakama’s Electoral Commission has just caught fire along a busy highway. According to the footage already making rounds on social media, the EC vehicle inscribed with wordings advertising the 2021 general elections is seen abandoned by the roadside as flames raze it down. A huge flame is also…