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Ugandan Street Kid Turned Notorious Murderer Gets 134 Jail Sentence
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced former street kid Musa Musasizi to a 134-year jail term for the murder of five women in Nakulabye and Kasubi suburbs of Kampala City within one month in 2021. His victims included his girlfriend, Mackline Ahereza, Violet Kansiime, her three-month-old baby, Nourine Nabirye, and Elizabeth Muteesi. Following Musasizi’s…
UPDF Soldiers Captured on Video Torturing Suspect, Face Court Martial
Three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers will be tried publicly for the alleged torture of a suspected motorcycle thief. Since Tuesday, a video has been circulating on social media showing the suspect, identified as Nelson Omon, a resident of Lagot Village, Larakaraka Parish in Pubec Parish, Mucwini East Sub County being tortured by five…
Change Is Unstoppable & Neither Police, Museveni, nor Mao Can Halt Uganda’s Political Transition – Kabuleta
Embracing an era of profound change, Joseph Kabuleta, the leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has boldly declared the arrival of Uganda’s political transition. In a resounding proclamation, the former Presidential Candidate asserted that neither Police, President Yoweri Museveni, nor Justice Minister Norbert Mao can impede its unstoppable march. Mr. Kabuleta made the…
Why 1XBet Is The Best Sports Betting Site in Africa
1xBet is the flagship of the betting industry and continues to conquer new frontiers. Over 16 years on the market, the global bookmaker has gained the authority and respect of millions of customers and partners. Every month, the 1xBet gaming platform is visited by more than 3 million registered users, and this figure is constantly…
Great: Startimes Uganda,Centenary Bank Renew Strategic Partnership For Financial Inclusion & Sustainable Solutions
Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda and StarTimes Uganda,a pioneer in pay TV, digital television set and solar solutions, are thrilled to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership following a highly successful year of collaboration. The partnership announcement was made by Fabian Kasi the Managing Director of C entenary bank together…
MTN Uganda Empowers 1,400 Learners with Special Needs
MTN Foundation’s Digital Access for Inclusion program has opened the doors of technology to nearly 1,400 learners with disabilities across five schools in Uganda this year, marking a significant investment of Shs800 million. The impact of the program reverberates across different regions, with Salama School for the Blind and Masaka School for the Deaf in…
Judiciary Issues Clarification on Principal Judge Zeija’s Directive to Justice Stephen Mubiru
In light of the ongoing controversy surrounding a directive from Principal Judge Flavian Zeija concerning Hon. Justice Stephen Mubiru’s work in the Commercial High Court, the Judiciary has taken prompt action to clarify the context and intentions behind the communication. Amidst growing concerns, the Judiciary moved to shed light on the intricacies of the situation,…
US Government Announces More Sanctions for Errant Ugandan Officials
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced sanctions against current and former Ugandan officials who committed human rights abuses against opposition leaders and other groups including homosexuals. “After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic…
Moses Banja Consecrated Sixth Bishop of Namirembe Diocese
Rt. Rev. Moses Banja has been consecrated and enthroned as the sixth bishop of Namirembe Diocese. Banja replaces Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, who reached the mandatory retirement age. The celebrations on Sunday kicked off with the rhythmic beats of ceremonial drumming, announcing the impending commencement of the service. A procession into the crowded St Paul’s…
UK, US, Canada Top Destinations for African Doctors Seeking Better Opportunities
Africa’s healthcare systems are grappling with a severe shortage of African doctors due to the exodus of medical professionals leaving the continent in search of better career prospects and higher salaries in high-income countries of the Global North. According to a recent study, Africa has lost over 55,000 doctors from its health systems to Global North countries.…