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Passenger Arrested For Rubbing Woman’s Brown Crystal Clear Thighs In Nile Star Bus
Police in Pakwach District are holding a man, Ivan Mungungeyo, on allegations of sexually assaulting a female passenger aboard a Nile Star bus. Mungungeyo, a resident of Wampewo Kasawe Zone, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, was detained on Sunday after the victim, identified as Judith Jurua Tracy, 21, reported a case of indecent assault at…
Honoring Uganda’s Heroes: A Memorial Day message From Hon.Nandala Mafabi
Shared by Nathan Kikku Mubiru Joseph Campbell, the brilliant professor of literature known for his explorations of the power of myth, once said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Campbell’s simple truth provides ample food for thought as we celebrate this Heroes Day. For some,…
Ruto Calls Emergency Meetings Amid Growing Political Turmoil In Kenya
President William Ruto has summoned an urgent crisis meeting of all members of his Kenya Kwanza coalition for Monday, June 10, in a bid to address the escalating political turbulence within the ruling party. The move comes amid increasing internal strife and a brewing power struggle with his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. The crisis talks come…
Museveni To Award UAE’s Crown Prince Maktoum,52 Other Heroes Medals
Uganda will today observe the 35th Heroes’ Day Anniversary Celebrations under the theme “Hail Our Legends: A Secure Uganda Is Now a Reality”at Mpenja Church of Uganda Primary School Playgrounds in Mpenja Sub-County, Gomba District. The historical day will reflect on the contributions of the national heroes and heroines in the political and socio-economic transformation…
Turkish Company To Build Mega Hoima Stadium For AFCON 2027
The Government of Uganda has signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, for the construction of a 20,000-seater Hoima multi-purpose stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Hoima Stadium is among those that Uganda plans to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which it will co-host with…
Britain’s Military Chief To East Africa Hails UPDF For Maintaining Peace In Somalia
The Head of British Defence Staff in East Africa, Brig Gen Olly Bryant, has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their efforts in maintaining peace and stability in Somalia. Bryant was leading a delegation from the British military, he made these remarks during a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran…
Muslims Task Govt To Get Equal Funds For Namugongo Martyrs Commemoration
Muslims have asked the government for an equal share of funds as they commemorate Muslim Martyrs at Namugongo. The annual commemoration of Muslim Martyrs will take place on June 10. Historical records indicate that around 1874/75 during the reign of Kabaka Mukaabya Walugembe Muteesa I, Muslim converts became the first individuals in Buganda to be…
PICTORIAL! Inside Hamz Stadium Nakivubo: A New Dawn for Ugandan Sports Culture and Entertainment
Kampala was a city reborn on Saturday, June 1, 2024, as the much-anticipated Hamz Stadium, formerly known as Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, celebrated its grand opening. The momentous event marked a new chapter in the Ugandan sports and entertainment landscape, showcasing the vision and determination of young mogul Hamis Kiggundu, who undertook the ambitious reconstruction project…
Broke NIRA Defers Mass Enrollment,Renewal Of National ID Cards To July
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has postponed the mass enrollment and renewal of exercise for new national identity cards. The exercise was supposed to roll out on June 1, 2024, but due to delays in the procurement processes, the exercise has been rescheduled until the end of July 2024. “The mass enrollment and…
Maj Gen Bakasumba,Russian Defence Attaché, Discuss Enhancing Security Cooperation
The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has met with the Military and Air Attaché to the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Uganda, Col Nikolay Pavlov, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) Headquarters in Mbuya. Maj Gen Bakasumba praised…