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Vomit It! High Court Orders MPs To Return The Controversial Shs 20m
High court judge Micheal Elubu has ordered Members of Parliament to return the contentious Shs10 billion they allocated themselves to reportedly help in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in their respective constituencies. The order follows a consensus reached in court this afternoon by the parliamentary commission, Attorney General and Ntungamo Municipality MP Gerald Karuhanga…
Shameful For MPs To Pocket COVID-19 Sh20m – Museveni
Members of Parliament (MPs) who have taken the sh20 million given to them as part of the COVID-19 supplementary expenditures might be in trouble. In his update address on the Coronavirus pandemic on April 28, President Yoweri Museveni condemned MPs for seeking to divert Ugandans from the current war. “I’m very thankful with Ugandans they…
Kagame Bites Again, Fires Internal Security Minister Gen. Nyamvumba
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame relieved Gen. Patrick Nyamvumba of his duties as minister of internal security, the country’s prime minister said in a Monday statement. Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente in the statement said Gen. Nyamvumba is being investigated on issues of accountability. “Today, 27th April, 2020, President Kagame has removed Gen. Patrick Nyamvumba from his…
Just In! Hon. Jacklet Returns Her Share Of Shs 20M Covid-19 Money Given To Every MP
Sheema District Woman Member Of Parliament Hon Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukurukuru has returned back Shs 20m given to each legislator to engage the fight against Coronavirus. Jacklet who distanced herself from the Money since it was first declared has announced that she has returned her share because she believes it was wrongly appropriated. In a post…
Covid-19: Mulago Hospital Sees Off Critical UPDF Medics
The Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital Dr Byarugaba Baterana, has this morning relieved critical UPDF Doctors, Nurses and other experts of the supports rendered at the hospital in the fight against Covid 19. This comes as a result of the joint effort of medical teams from Mulago National Referral Hospital, Makerere University, Infectious…
Court Orders Treatment Of Ailing Mp Zaake
Mityana Chief Magistrates Court has refused to charge Zaake because of ill-health. Elias Kakooza, the Mityana chief magistrate, ordered Zaake to seek medical attention before his case is heard. Zaake, who was appearing before court on charges of attempted murder, was reportedly tortured while in police detention. He was admitted at Iran-Uganda hospital in Naguru…
Energy Mafias Debunked Part II: Background Of Mafia Larceny That Has Failed President Museveni To Meet His Targets In Energy Sector
By the Capital Times Investigative Unit As promised in the First part of the Energy Mafia Series, In part 2, we bring you the background to the larceny that has brought darkness to our country for the past few years and how they have failed the President to meet his targets in the energy sector despite…
Jinja Court Attack: Judiciary, Uganda Law Society Condemn Rowdy RDC Sekwa Supporters
The Judiciary and the Uganda Law Society have condemned the mob that attacked the Jinja Chief Magistrate’s Court Premises on Saturday. The protesters argued that land grabbers and politicians were responsible for the arrest of the Jinja Resident District Commissioner Mr Eric Sakwa and that he is innocent. Mr. Sakwa is being charged with manslaughter…
North Korea’s President Kim Jong-un Feared Dead
By Agencies Rumours have swirled surrounding the health of North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un’s health following his noticeable absence from state media, official statements and public events in recent days. The third-generation hereditary leader who came to power after his father’s death in 2011 has no clear successor and it is unclear who would lead…
Police Refutes Claims Of Arresting Kiira Region RPC ACP Nkore
Uganda Police has come up to deny all the allegations circulating on social media that Professional Standards Unit ( PSU) arrested the Regional Police Commander (RPC) of Kiira Region ACP Paul Nkore from his office in Jinja. Rumours had spread that ACP Nkore was arrested in the wee hours of Sunday morning, April 26, 2020…