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Dr. Sudhir Appointed As New Honorary Consul Boss In Uganda
City Tycoon, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has been appointed as the first honorary Consul of the Republic of Nepal to Uganda. The appointment was made by Bidhya Devi Bhandari, the Nepalese president before Sudhir presented his credentials to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. According to reliable sources, formal ceremony will take place in the first week of…
Breaking! Rwandan Singer Kizito Mihigo Was Assassinated, Top Security Official Leaks Move
The mysterious death of a famed gospel singer in Rwandan police custody has sparked fresh questions from U.S. and British diplomats and international human-rights groups, intensifying the pressure on Commonwealth leaders to take action before their planned summit in Rwanda this year. Kizito Mihigo, a hugely popular musician and peace activist who helped compose Rwanda’s…
Stanbic Names Anne Juuko As New CEO
The board of directors of Stanbic Bank Uganda has appointed Ms Anne Juuko as new chief executive officer replacing Mr Patrick Mweheire, who has been promoted to the position of regional chief executive, Standard Bank Group. In a statement issued this afternoon, the board of directors said both Mr Mweheire and Ms Juuko will be…
Gulu Female Pastor Arrested With UPDF Uniforms
Ms Florence Lanyero, a pastor attached to Rest Arena Church in Gulu town is in trouble after being arrested for illegally possessing a military uniform. She was arrested at her home in Kasubi Gowans Quarters in Gulu Municipality on a Sunday during a joint operation that involved police and the army. Mr Jimmy Patrick Okema,…
Police Warns Bobiwine,People Power Against Politicizing Nabukenya’s Death
The police at Jinja road, continues to actively investigate circumstances surrounding the fatal accident involving two motorcycles that occurred on Naguru road behind Nakawa market. The area is busy due to the parking area and the presence of a taxi stage. The additional findings indicate that on the 24/02/2020, at around 7:30 am, a police…
Ex-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Dies At 91
Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s president for almost 30 years who stepped down after a popular revolution in 2011, has died. He was 91. Mubarak served as Egypt’s fourth president starting in 1981 until his removal in what became known as the Arab Spring revolution. He was jailed for years after the uprising, but was freed in…
Indian Association Of Uganda Launches Blood Donation App
The Indian Association of Uganda has launched an App that allows hospitals to identity individuals who want to donate blood. The App called Blood4Uganda, will enable individuals who want to donate blood to volunteer by alerting hospitals or caretakers of patients in need of blood. This Mobile App is now available from App store on…
Three Ugandan Businessmen Kidnapped In Kigali
Three Ugandan businessmen have been arrested and detained in Rwanda. The three include Bosco Nkwasiibwe, a resident of Kamwezi sub-county in Rukiga district, Dauliano Orikurungi from Kabale district and Siliaco Orishaba from Rubanda district.Peninah Karungi, a wife to Nkwasiibwe told our reporter on Sunday that the victims were arrested by Rwandan security operatives on Thursday…
Singer Apass Allegedly Quits Bobi Wine’s People Power, Defects To NRM
As 2021 draws nearer, Ugandans seem to be eager to express themselves politically. Musician Apass, once a people power die-hard is the latest culprit following his social-media post saying there’s nothing wrong with supporting Museveni. Singer and song-writer Alexander Bagonza aka Apass, has been seen identifying with, and supporting some of the activities under People…
3 Arrested Over Theft Of Tororo Hospital Drugs
The police in Tororo arrested 3 suspects in connection with the alleged theft of drugs from Tororo main hospital on the 17/02/2020 at around 2pm. The suspects used an ambulance belonging to the hospital under Reg number UG 3701, and transported a box containing 2000 pieces of dexamethasone inject-able drugs under batch number l 0313,…