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UPDF,SouthSudan Army Clash,2 Dead,1 Captured
South Sudan People Defense forces (SSPDF) has confirmed that two of its soldiers were killed and another captured by the Ugandan Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) on Tuesday after a clash at the border. Major general, Lul Ruai Koang, spokesman for the South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSDPF) told Radio Tamazuj on Wednesday that the incident…
EOC Boss Sylvia Ntambi Remanded To Kigo Prison Over Corruption, Fraud
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded the embattled Chairperson of Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi to Kigo prison until November, 4, 2020. Mrs. Ntambi is grappling with 29 charges of causing financial loss, embezzlement, corruption, abuse of office, conspiracy to defraud and others . Earlier this month, the Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate,…
In Hot Soup: Willis Bashasha Forces Sister Inlaw Out Of Bushenyi Woman MP Race
Tworekirwe Eunice Kansiime, one of the candidates who have been eyeing the Bushenyi district Woman Parliamentary seat has withdrawn from the race. Tworekirwe was nominated as an independent candidate to contest against NRM’s Annet Mugisha and Another independent Candidate Madina Lukwago. However, our reporters on Sunday November 1st, 2020 got information that she withdrew…
Double Loss: Court Trashes Simbamanyo Estates Loan Case Appeal With Costs
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed with costs, an application in which the proprietors of Simbamanyo Estates Ltd had sought to halt the auctioning of its prime properties in Kampala which was meant for Equity Bank Ltd to recover outstanding loans worth $10.8 million (about Shs40 billion). Justice Christopher Madrama ruled that Simbamanyo…
Bitter Kadaga Attacks UN For Failing To Fund Refugees’ Burden
The rate at which refugees are flocking into Uganda amidst inadequate support from the international community is likely to lead Uganda into a situation of high indebtedness, the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has said. Kadaga said she was disappointed with the International community which has left Uganda to shoulder much of the burden of…
Defence Minister Mwesige Meets Israel Ambassador To harness Security,Cooperation
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Hon Adolf Mwesige has met with the Ambassador of Israel in Uganda His Excellency Obed Joseph. The meeting, at the Defence Ministry headquarters in Mbuya, was aimed at deepening the existing defence cooperation between Israel and Uganda. Hon Mwesige applauded the Government of Israel for the existing good…
Gov’t Moves To Rein In Real Estate Sector
The Association of Real Estate Agents (AREA) has welcomed the move by government to introduce a new legislation to regulate land and property dealers in a quest to streamline all sector operations. According to AREA, the law will spell out clear terms of engagement in real estate transactions, thereby getting rid of fraud and eliminate…
Equal Opportunities Commission Boss ‘Ntambi’ Expected Before Anti-corruption Court Today – Says DPP
The Anti-Corruption Court awaits the appearance of the chairperson of Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi, today Thursday, October 29 without fail to answer several charges of causing financial loss, embezzlement, corruption, abuse of office and conspiracy to defraud. Ms Ntambi failed to appear before court on Wednesday, 07 October 2020 following earlier criminal…
Government Orders Media Houses Not To Host Politicians Donning Red Berets
The red beret is worn to signify the revolutionary camp by individuals that subscribe to the National Unity Platform party and People Power Movement. Last year on September 18, government gazette listed the red beret as official military attire and banned civilians from wearing it. The past weeks have seen security operatives making operations arresting supporters and politicians donning the People…
Embattled EOC Boss Ntambi Raises Suspicion As She’s Cited Loitering At DPP Office On Eve Of Her Corruption Trial
The Embattled Equal Opportunity Commission Boss Sylvia Ntambi has on three occasions failed to honour court summons to answer corruption charges. Criminal summons have been extended to tomorrow, Wednesday October 29, and an arrest warrant will be issued in case she snubs court for the fourth time. Today afternoon, Sylvia Ntambi has been seen at…