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MPs Accuse Govt Of Shielding Mafia Gangs Fleecing Ugandans Billions In Cryptocurrency Fraud
Members of parliament have attributed the increase in fraud on the mushrooming ponzi and pyramid schemes, and the rise in crypto currency to government for not playing her responsibility to protect gullible Ugandans against such scam. This came in after the State Minister of Finance, Hon David Bahati told Parliament sitting on 04 February 2020…
Ungrateful As Dfcu Bank Leaves Dr. Sudhir’s Meera Investments Properties In Sorry State
The Dfcu Bank was on Monday February, 3, 2018 thrown out of Meera Investment Limited Properties – starting with Crane Chambers at Kampala Road something which has made many of it’s clients run to withdraw their money due to fear of what would come next. Trucks carrying dfcu bank belongings including chairs, teller tables among…
DP Elections:4 Candidates To Challenge Norbert Mao For Party Leadership
So far five (5) have either declared candidacies for the President General of the Democratic Party or have begun de facto campaigns with the establishment of campaign committees. Others have said they are considering running and have been holding campaign-style events in some parts of the country. Hon. Norbert Mao He is 53 years old…
M7 Is EAC Intergration Greatest Obstacle Due To Rwanda Border Tensions-FDC
Forum for Democratic Change party is distressed with the escalating tension between Uganda and Rwanda. More worrying is the growing number of Ugandans being killed upon crossing into Rwanda and one IT expert who is reported missing, said party spokesperson, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda on Monday. He said the closure of the border at Katuna has…
Court Martial Frees Gen.Kayihura’s Co-Accused On Bail
Four suspects jointly charged with the former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen Kale Kayihura for aiding and abetting the kidnap and illegal repatriation of Rwandan refugees, have applied for bail before the General Court Martial. They include; former Deputy Commandant of the Professional Standards Unit (PSU), SSP Richard Ndaboine, ASP Patrick Muramira, ASP Jonas…
Arrogant PS Muhakanizi Orders For The Release Of Shs15Bn To Fight Locusts
The Accountant General Lawrence Semakula has assured Ugandans that governement has released Shs15 billion to fight the spread of locusts in Uganda. Appearing before the Committee on Public Accounts-Central Government, Semakula said the funds are to be drawn from the Contingency Fund, just in case the destructive insects cross over from Kenya. “This financial year,…
Rot In Jail! Court Of Appeal Maintains 22-Year Jail Term For Kasiwukira Killers
The Uganda Court of Appeal on Monday, February 3, 2019, upheld the 22-year jail term against two people who were convicted for the murder of businessman Eriya Bugembe Sebunya, alias Kasiwukira, five years ago. The late Kasiwukira was killed on October 17, 2014, as he was jogging in the morning around the neighbourhood of his…
Kenzo Effect! Speaker Kadaga Summons Attorney General Over Delayed Copy Right Law
The Speaker Of Uganda’s Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga wants government to implement the copyright law to benefit musicians who she said do not substantially benefit from their work. Kadaga, who was meeting Uganda’s international music star Edrisa Musuuza aka Eddy Kenzo, said she had asked the Attorney General to explain government’s delays in implementing…
Former Kenyan President Arap Moi Dies
Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, the country’s longest serving leader, has died aged 95. The death of Moi, who ruled Kenya from 1978 to 2002, was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta in a statement carried by the state broadcaster on Tuesday. “It is with profound sadness and sorrow that I announce the passing of…
Breaking: Malawi Court Nullifies Presidential Election Results, Orders Fresh Poll
Malawi’s Constitutional Court on Monday nullified the results of last year’s presidential election, citing “widespread, systematic and grave” irregularities including significant use of correction fluid to alter the outcome. The two leading opposition candidates had challenged the narrow election win of President Peter Mutharika, alleging that irregularities affected over 1.4 million of the total 5.1…