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Just In: Former Kampala Mayor Ssebaggala Passes On
Former Kampala city mayor Hajji Nasser Ntege Ssebaggala has passed on. AlHajji Ssebagala died at International Hospital Kampala where he had been diagnosed after he developed a disorder in his stomach, medically Known as intussusception. More details to follow.
Covid-19 Crisis: Over 200 Schools Will Not Re-open
At least 200 private schools will not reopen in October due to accumulated rent arrears in the last six months, according to the private schools proprietors association. Mr Hassadu Kirabira, the National Private Educational Institutions Association (NPEIA) Kampala representative, yesterday said they had not received any official government communication outlining the new roadmap for the…
Breaking! Kibalama Sheds Tears In Court As He Denies Selling Party To Bobi Wine
Former president and founder of the National Unity Platform Nkonge Kibalama has appeared in court today for cross examination by lawyers of Bobi wine and the national unity platform. In court a tearful Kibalama contradicted himself several times during the cross examination. During court, Kibalama refuted allegations of selling NUP to Bobi wine at a…
Equal Opportunities Boss Ntambi’s Litany Of Sins Exposed, As Rajiv Distances Self From Scandal
A Whistleblower has sent a dossier to President Yoweri Museveni detailing all the sins Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi, who is the Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOP) has allegedly committed during her tenure. According to the dossier seen by this website, Ntambi is accused among other allegations of promoting tribalism at the Commission, causing government…
Full Speech: Education Minister Clarifies On Covid-19 Mass Testing, Outlines Way Forward For Schools
The Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni has clarified that the ministry will focus on dealing with covid-19 cases when they emerge instead of the mass testing for over 1.2 million children before they report back to school on October 15. In an interview on Wednesday aired by Vision Group, Janet Museveni said it…
Unemployment Amongst Youth Is A Great Driving Factor To Political Violence, Electoral Fraud
By Emmanuel Mukwaya I congratulated Winners in the past National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer elections and call for unity amongst party members and the country at large. I thank and congratulate everyone who participated in these NRM primaries especially the youth. To winners, it’s been a hard fought election but well-done comrades. It’s a…
Sudanese Musician,3 Others Arrested In Gulu Over Illegal Gun
Police at Palabel along Gulu-Nimule high way intercepted Motor vehicle Reg No UBG 877S Toyota wish white in colour with four occupants moving towards Gulu. The Aswa police spokesperson Patrick Okema revealed that upon searching the vehicle, they discovered pistol with 15 rounds of live ammunition. Upon interrogation the occupants couldn’t give proper account of…
Covid-19: Govt Is Ill Prepared To Reopen Schools-MPs
Members of Parliament have expressed dissatisfaction at government’s ill-preparedness in regard to the phased re-opening of schools. President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday, 20 September 2020 during a televised address to the nation, announced that schools would open on October 15, 2020. The Members were responding to a statement by the State Minister for Higher Education,…
UG Votes: Kadaga Summons Attorney General, Electoral Commission Over Aspirants Names Saga
Members of parliament have tasked the Attorney General and the Electoral Commission (EC) to appear before the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, to clarify on the alleged consideration by the EC not to nominate persons whose names on the national identity cards differ from those on their academic transcripts. The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca…
Akullo: CID To Share Intel With Other Anti Corruption Agencies
The Director CID AIGP Grace Akullo has assured members of public that police is committed to working with other agencies in the fight against corruption. The remarks were made during an Anti-Corruption inter agency lunch meeting held at President’s office Wednesday 23rd. “We can’t be indefferent to the globally changes especially in the crime trends,”…