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Hon. Basaliza Petitions Human Rights Commission Over Kiryandongo Evictions
Hon. Stephen Basaliza, who is a retired Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Colonel, has petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to intervene in the eviction of over 500 people from their land and homes in Kiryandongo District. In his petition dated August 19th, 2020, Basaliza, who is also the former Burahya county MP, contends…
Gen.Muntu, EU Envoys Discuss 2021 General Elections Challenges
The leadership of Alliance for National Transformation party (ANT) has held a special meeting with a delegation from European Union. While addressing the press at the party headquarters in Kampala today, Gen.Mugisha Muntu said that in the meeting , ANT and EU envoys discussed issues concerning the current political situation, the upcoming general elections and…
Fiction: What I Saw in My Late Wife’s Whatsapp Messages Shocked Me
Josephine’s death was the biggest heartbreak I had ever felt since I was born, I could not believe that she had perished in a road accident that took her away from me and out 10 year old son Mike. It was very painful to see her being burried, I near fainted but I had to…
Just In: Bobi Wine Fires Troubled Mukaaku For Promoting DP Candidate Over NUP Flag Bearer
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu the National Unity Platform (NUP) chairman today swung his axe and knifed Samuel Walter Lubega Mukaaku from his position as Vice Chairperson of the electoral management committee. Mukaaku’s sacking was confirmed by Bobi Wine during a press conference at the party offices in Kamwokya on Tuesday. Mukaaku had just crossed from the…
Police Officer,Son Arrested Wearing Uniform Chatting People Power Slogans
Wandegeya Police Station has detained Inspector of Police Luben Ngasaki, a police officer attached to Wandegeya Police Station, and his son, Walter Mumbere, after the latter was found dressed in his father’s police uniform. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango revealed that the incident happened on 23/8/2020 at around 2100 hours around Wandegeya…
Uganda Recalls Ambassador To Denmark Cited In A Scandal To Steal Govt Funds
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recalled ambassador to Denmark and her deputy, after the pair were recorded apparently plotting to steal funds meant to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. During the meeting, in a video which circulated on social media, Ambassador Nimisha Madhvani, her deputy and other staff members are heard devising a plot to…
Police Investigates Fire Arm Allegedly Owned By City Lawyer Andrew Kasirye
The Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango has confirmed that Police are Investigating circumstances under which city Lawyer Andrew Kasirye acquired a gun. According to Onyango, police have received reports that Kasirye goes around intimidating people with a fire arm which is contrary to the law. “We received various information that he puts people at…
BoU-Defunct Banks Saga: Police, DPP Chicken Out On Arresting Sekabira
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) and office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) have either failed to arrest or chickened out on Bank of Uganda director Benedict Sekabira, who was summoned to the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) Kibuli, three weeks ago, but he has never responded to the summons. Bernard Sekabira, the Director of…
Tycoon Sudhir Distances Self From Mukula, Tanna Political Fracas
City businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has trashed allegations that he declined to support Sanjay Tanna in favour of his competitor Capt. Mike Mukula for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Vice Chairperson Eastern region. The allegation came a day after Tana mercilessly losing to the incumbent Mukula in the NRM CEC elections. Dr. Sudhir, who…
AG. William Byaruhanga On Spot For Acquiring Firearm For Lawyer Andrew Kasirye
The Attorney General, Mr. William Byaruhanga is on the spot for acquiring a firearm for his partner Andrew Kasirye at a time when the joint security committee had put to halt the issuance of arms to private individuals. According to police sources, Mr. Byaruhanga used his position as Attorney General to intimidate junior officers to…