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President Elect Donald Trump’s Sentencing Is Set Gor January 10th
The never before seen dilemma of how, when or even whether to sentence a former and future U.S. president, the judge in President-elect Donald Trump ‘s hush money case made a dramatic decision that could nevertheless bring the case to a muted end. In a ruling Friday, Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan scheduled the sentencing…
Brig Gen Sserunkuma Takes Over Command Of UPDF 3rd Infantry Division
Brigadier General Wilberforce Sserunkuma has officially assumed command of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3rd Infantry Division, taking over from Major General Don Nabasa in a formal ceremony held in the Karamoja region. The event, presided over by Lieutenant General Muhanga Kayanja, Commander of the Land Forces, highlighted the division’s role in promoting peace…
Monster Housemaid Sentenced To 40 Years For Brutal Assault On Four Year Child
A 37-year-old housemaid, Precious Tumuhirwe, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated torture of a four-year-old child under her care. The sentencing was delivered by Kira Chief Magistrate Shallon Niwaha during court proceedings on January 3, 2025. The assault, which occurred on December 26, 2024, in Kikoko…
Pearl Business Park Ready for Occupancy: The Hotcake in Kampala’s Real Estate Market
After two years in development, Pearl Business Park, a multi-million-dollar project by Sudhir Ruparelia, is ready for occupancy. The landmark property has already generated immense demand and is being hailed as a game-changer on Kampala’s real estate skyline. Located along Yusuf Lule Road, Pearl Business Park combines cutting-edge facilities, sustainable design, and a prime location,…
Prominent Ugandan Journalist Risdel Kasasira Dies In Tragic Accident
The Ugandan media fraternity is mourning the sudden loss of Risdel Kasasira, a celebrated journalist whose dedication to truthful reporting earned him widespread respect. Kasasira tragically lost his life today in a car accident on the Mbarara-Masaka Highway while traveling with his family. Reports indicate that Kasasira, a native of Lyantonde, was en route to…
CDF Kainerugaba Pledges Justice For Lt. Ariho’s Tragic Death
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is grappling with shock and grief following the tragic death of Lt. Amon Ariho,an officer in the Engineering Brigade, who reportedly took his own life under troubling circumstances. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF),expressed his deep sorrow over the loss, describing it as a wake-up call…
Uganda Law Council To Reconsider Martha Karua’s Application For Temporary Practicing Certificate
The Law Council is set to hold a special meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10:00 am to review a resubmitted application for a temporary practicing certificate by Kenyan legal luminary, Martha Karua, Senior Counsel. Ms. Karua, a prominent advocate known for her dedication to justice and human rights, resubmitted her application on December…
Ham Mukasa Family Demands Govt 140Bn In Ground Rent Arrears
The family of the late Ham Mukasa has issued a formal demand to the government, requesting the clearance of $38,769,120 (approximately Shs141.8 billion) as unpaid ground rent for a piece of land occupied by the Njeru Stock Farm in Buikwe District. The demand was outlined in a letter addressed to the National Genetics Research Institute…
Agriculture Ministry Officially Takes Over UCDA, NAADS,CDO & DDA
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has formally taken over operations from four major agricultural agencies: the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), Cotton Development Organization (CDO), National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), and the Dairy Development Authority (DDA). This move is part of the government’s effort to streamline agricultural governance and improve service…
Speke Resort Convention Centre to host high-level African Union Summit on Agriculture Transformation
The Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala, Uganda, is set to host a high-level African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit focused on strengthening the continent’s agricultural sector. The summit, centred on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), will take place from January 9 to 11, 2025. The event will bring together African heads of state,…