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Richard Byamukama: Spire Join The Corruption Wagon,Claim Your Happiness
By Richard Byamukama Hello, Dr. Spire! Greetings from a fellow Ugandan scholar! I have been reading and analyzing your article about ‘corruption’ published by the Observer on December 13, 2023, but many questions are still lingering in my head. I totally agree with you on the fact that many philosophers have contended that it is…
CoU Orders Luwero Diocese To Cough 18M Legal Costs Over Cancellation Of Rev Kasana Election
The Church of Uganda (COU) has directed the Anglican diocese of Luwero to pay Shillings 18m as legal costs related to the nullification of the election of the Bishop-elect. This directive is outlined in a December 21, 2023 letter, from the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, addressed to Rt. Rev. James William Ssebaggala, the…
Two ADF Militants Behind Kamwenge Attacks Killed
The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has put out of action a notorious Commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) who commanded brutal attacks in Kamwenge district, that claimed the lives of Adrine Ngwabiiji, 78, and her two grandchildren. Col. Deo Akiiki, the Deputy UPDF Spokesperson confirmed that the ADF Commander known as Musa Kamusi,…
Amolatar Woman Cuts Husband’s Head Over Christmas Meat
Police in Amolatar have arrested a woman for cutting her husband’s head with a panga over Christmas meat. The suspect has been identified as Milly Acen, a resident of Abutataro village, Alemere parish in Agwingiri Sub-County. It is alleged that Acen was infuriated by the fact that her husband Denis Obua bought meat for a…
Assailant Shoots Three People in Oyam
Police in Oyam are searching for an unknown assailant who shot and injured three people during a robbery in Loro Town Council on Tuesday night. The suspect who was donning military attire and carrying a gun entered a hardware shop belonging to Robert Obote demanding money. However, when the hardware attendant Morris Obongo ran off to…
Illegal Connections: Mayuge Resident Electrocuted
Police in Busoga East have confirmed the death of Amuza Woya, 30, a resident of Musima village in Mpungwe sub-county, Mayuge district. He reportedly died from electrocution while making an illegal power connection to his house last night. According to reports, Woya climbed the electric poles on Tuesday night without the necessary protective gear to…
IGP Ochola Names 2023 As A Tragic Filled Year, Commends Police’s Hard work & Collaboration
The Uganda Police Force has ranked 2023 as an exceptionally busy year, with many challenges and several tragic incidents across the country. On Friday, December 22, 2023, while reading the End of Year and Christmas message from Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola, at the Police headquarters in Naguru, SCP Fred Enanga, the police…
Silent Rage As Bobi Wine Drops LoP Mathias Mpuuga
The National Unity Platform party President Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine has dropped John Baptist Nambeshe as Opposition Chief Whip to the Public Accounts Committee and Mathias Mpuuga from Leader of Opposition (LOP) to Commissioner of Parliament, replacing Francis Zaake. According to sources NUP’s leadership held a meeting during the weekend and notable…
Fire Destroys Important Exhibits,Guns At Mutungo Police Station
Police at Jinja Road are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred today at Mutungo Police station that left many police property including three guns . The fire that happened Friday morning is believed to have originated in the OC’ office and subsequently spread to other parts of the building. It is suspected to have been…
Hajji Kigongo Fumes at ‘Mafias’ Disturbing Namyalo at ONC, Vows to Support her Self-empowerment Programs
The National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo has fumed at selfish individuals disturbing the peace of Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo at the Office of the National Chairman to back off and let her do the party’s mobilisation work. “Please stop disturbing Namyalo, the movement is ready to support you…