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LDU Man Accidentally Shoots Self Dead
A Local Defense Unit-LDU personnel in Agago district has died after accidentally shooting himself. The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Martin Okello who has been attached to Labwor-dwong army barracks in Paimol Sub County under the 5th infantry Division. He reportedly shot himself around 9 p.m. on Sunday while on duty. According to security…
54 Stolen Cattle Recovered From Suspected Karamojong Thieves
The Army in Agago district has recovered 54 cattle from suspected armed Karamojong cattle thieves. The thugs who were armed with guns, bows and arrows had raided Mora village in Ngora Parish, Paimol Sub County on Monday night and stole 54 cattle from a kraal belonging to farmers in the area. Silvio Odong, one of…
In Uganda: Covid-19 Cases Rise To 657 As 11 Test Positive
Ministry Of Health has confirmed 11 new cases of coronavirus pandemic bringing the total number of infections to 657. All new confirmed cases are Ugandans, comprising five truck drivers from Malaba in Eastern Uganda and Elegu, in the north. The other six are contacts and alerts from Amuru and Kyotera Districts. According to the Ministry,…
Marvellous: Tycoon Rajiv Throws Wife Naiya Lavish Birthday Bash
Kampala youthful tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia, son of Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, treated his wife Naiya Ruparelia to a lavish birthday bash over the weekend. Our moles close to the Ruparelia family reveal that as a way of giving her a memorable birthday celebrations, Rajiv decided to take his family and friends to a top hotel in…
Just In! Rtd Maj. Gen Kasirye Ggwanga Dies At 68
Maj. Gen Kasirye Ggwanga has passed on according to reports. According to a source at the hospital, the family of Maj Gen Gwanga is yet to release a press release onto the death of the ex-serviceman Since Wednesday, last week rumours have been making rounds on social media that Gen Gwanga had passed on. Gen…
Over 15 Reportedly Dead In Lake Albert Boat Accident
Sixteen people are feared dead after a boat capsized on Lake Albert on Monday morning. The boat carrying over 20 people, residents of Mbegu landing site in Buseruka sub country in Hoima district reportedly capsized at around 3 am. The occupants of the boat allegedly sneaked and crossed to Mukambu in DR Congo for burial…
New Evidence Of Gov’t Dealing In Marijuana Emerges As Health Minister Aceng Distances Self From Weed Growing
Although the Minister for Heath Dr Jane Ruth Aceng on Sunday denied allegations that she is working with Israeli firm, Together Pharma, to grow marijuana in Uganda, this website has learnt that there are actually other companies involved in cannabis growing, with protection from senior government officials. This comes after we landed on letters from…
Uganda Records 30 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, Total Reaches 646
The Ministry of Health has on Monday June 8 confirmed thirty (30) new COVID-19 cases from 3758 samples tests on June 7, sending Uganda’s total tally to 646. The new cases have been confirmed from the 3,758 samples tested on June 7, 2020. The new cases include 5 cross-border truckers, four of which arrived into…
The Sacrifices Of Our Health Workers To Handle Covid-19 Patients Must Not Be Abused By Anybody Be It Patients Or Authorities
By Matua Job Richard Dear Citizens, the sacrifices of health workers to put their lives in harms way to screen & treat Covid-19 Patients must not be down played with by everybody. The severity of Covid-19 doesn’t need any introduction. The infections of nowhere over 15 health workers is enough evidence to gauge the degree…
Covid-19 Crisis: KCCA ED Kitaka Issues Strict Guidelines For Staff Coming On Duty Orders Some To Work From Home
The acting Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has directed Departmental heads to review their staff requirements and remain with staff whose services cannot be postponed and can only be delivered at office. This was revealed in a June, 5, 2020 memo sent to to all staff which reads thus.. MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: STAFF ON…