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Sub County Chief Arrested Over Alleged Embezzlement Of UGX 100M
The police in Kakumiro have arrested the Kijangi sub-county chief for allegedly embezzling more than 100 million Shillings. Emmanuel Kasibante is reported to have withdrawn the money from the sub-county account and diverted it for his personal use. He was arrested on from Kakumiro following several complaints from local leaders over alleged misuse of public…
Student Dies In Kyamate School Fire
At least one student died while three others were injured when fire gutted two dormitories at Kyamate Secondary School in Ntungamo Municipality on Sunday night. On February 27, the school head teacher Emmanuel Arinaitwe said the fire which started at around 9:30 pm at Nyerere and Mandela dormitories was allegedly set up by arsonists. “The…
Stuck With 24m Doses, Health Ministry Seeks More UGX 652Bn For Covid Jabs
The Ministry of Health is asking for an additional Shs652 billion to, among others, buy Covid-19 vaccines when it has failed to administer more than 24.8 million donated doses already in the country, has exposed it to a tighter scrutiny. Line minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, usually a level-headed bureaucrat, yesterday christened as “stupid” journalists…
Struggling Lawyer Godfrey Nsamba Cited In Another Sports Fraternity Fight
Last year Four candidates were hoping to take the top seat at the Federation of Motorsports Clubs of Uganda (FMU) for the next four years. Godfrey Nsamba, Dusman Okee, Jack Wavamuno, and Dipu Ruparelia were all in the contention for the 1st February elections 2020. However, Dipu Ruparelia won as the New FMU President, unfortunately, Godfrey…
Strong: Equity Group Holdings PLC Doubles Profitability Validating Its Resilience And Business Continuity Strategy During Covid- 19 Pandemic
Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced a 98% growth in half year profits to Kshs.17.9 billion up from Kshs.9.1 billion the previous year. Speaking while releasing the results, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi said, “The defensive and offensive strategy adopted by the Group at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic to…
Striking Medics Threaten To Go To Court Over Directive To Vacate Hospitals
Striking medical interns who were on Friday directed by the Ministry of Health to among others vacate hospital premises within one week are contemplating running to court. Dr. Herbert Luswata, the General Secretary of Uganda Medical Association (UMA) on Saturday said that they are convening a meeting with the leadership of the Federation of Uganda…
Stressed Attorney General Byaruhanga Speaks About Grabbing Nakasero School Land
Allegations of the impropriety of the acquisition of land in Kampala by Mesas Pine Investments have been termed false and baseless by the Attorney General, Hon William Byaruhanga. According to the Attorney General, the allegations made by Kawempe North MP, Hon. Latif Ssebagala in December related to improper acquisition of school land in Kampala are…
Stressed & Bored? Accommodation Simplified At Kabira Country Club As Hotel Unveils ‘Crazy Weekend’ Rates
Kabira Country Club, Kampala’s leading boutique and luxurious hotel has unveiled a special weekend package effective this weekend to allow its clients to relieve off the week’s stress with a perfect stay at the luxurious hotel rooms for a retreat. This website has learnt that the mega accommodation rates for their newly renovated rooms have…
Street Children Round Up Kampala As Authorities Look On
More children have flooded city streets in the last two months despite efforts by authorities to evict and rehabilitate them, sparking mixed reactions about their safety. The children, who have made begging their mainstay, commute from their various places of abode in city slums every morning to storm the streets in search of a fortune.…
Storm Over Palace: Busoga Chiefs Fire Kyabazinga Nadiope IV
Members of Busoga Kingdom Council (Obwa Kyabazinga bwa Busoga) have axed their king His Royal Highness William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV. Traditional leaders released a public notice and declaration on 3rd of January 2022 by the undersigned Hereditary Saza Chiefs Royal Council of Obwa Kyabazinga Bwa Busoga. The notice partially states, “WHEREAS the Chiefs Royal…