Block 15
Over 3,000 Police Vehicles, Motorcycles Grounded
More than 3,000 police vehicles and motorcycles are grounded. It is alleged that out of 9,226 police fleet as presented in police achievements report, over 3,600 vehicles and motorcycles are grounded. “The figure was based on purchase records for more than 15 years ago. But the fact is that several vehicles and motorcycles are in…
Supreme Court Blocks Trial Of Tycoon Basajjabalaba’s Tax Evasion Case
The Supreme Court has halted an order by the Constitutional Court ordering the trial of businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba over tax evasion. The businessman was jointly implicated with his brother Muzamiru Basajjabalaba on several charges including conspiring to defeat tax laws, forgery of a judicial document and uttering a false document, before the Anti-Corruption Court. On…
Speaker Kadaga Petitions Internal Affairs Minister Over Rajiv Ruparelia’s Alleged Police Assault
The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga has summoned the Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Jeje Odongo to present a report to the House concerning investigations about police officers who allegedly assaulted Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, the Managing Director of Ruparelia Group. Rajiv Ruparelia, the son to property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia last Friday accused members of…
Face Off: Min.Namuganza Challenges Speaker Kadaga NRM Vice Chairperson Seat
The State Minister for Lands Persis Namuganza has picked nomination forms to challenge Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga as the second National Vice Chairperson of the Ruling National Resistance Movement. Min.Namuganza says she intends to drive the youth agenda and mobilize for the party if elected to the position. This will be a major showdown…
Pearl Dairy Scandal: Two UNBS Officials Remanded Over Extortion
Statehouse Anti corruption Unit led by Lt.Col Edith Nakalama working with Uganda Police and Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), arrested three suspects who were later charged with attempts at extortion by threats to the management of Pearl Dairy Limited. Konde Derrick (UNBS Inspector), Kiganda Stephen (UNBS Driver) and Solomon Abaho (a civilian accomplice) and…
Two SGA Security Guards Arrested For Hiring Guns To City Thugs
Police in Kampala have arrested two security guards SGA Security Company after getting a tip off that they have been hiring guns to city gangs criminals which been terrorizing people around the country. Deputy Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson Luke Oweyesigyire identified the arrested suspects as No.ET 2496 Nasasira Ambrose and one Ellieu Ivan. “We obtained…
Panic As Suspected Female Covid-19 Patient Dies In Mbale
The Ministry of Health is currently investigating death of a 34 year old female who passed on 21st July, 2020 at a Clinic in Mbale. The deceased is Kenyan national married to a Ugandan. At the time of her first admission, she presented with COVID-19 related symptoms that included fever, headache and difficulty in breathing.…
DrugLord: Kyengera Woman Arrested Over Robbery,Intoxication of Corporate Men
A woman who has been using sedatives to sedate men before stealing their properties, has been arrested by police officers in Kyengera, a Township in Kampala Metropolitan area. The suspect has been identified as Judith Atukwase alias Elizabeth Amanya after a robbery from a man, who took her home and sedated him at night before robbing all…
Just In: Bobiwine Unveils New Political Party
Kyadondo East member of Parliament Hon.Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has on Wednesday launched a new political party named the National Unity Platform. The unveiling happened in Kamwokya at the People Power offices. The party said the umbrella will be their symbol. Bobi has been operating behind the pressure group, People Power movement. He said…
Covid-19: Govt Sets Tough Conditions For Boda bodas To Resume Work
The State Minister for Works and Transport, Hon. Joy Kabatsi, has informed Parliament of the guidelines that boda boda riders and passengers should follow before they are allowed to operate. Kabatsi was presenting a statement on the various petitions on the plight of boda boda operators in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, to the…