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Western Region Youth MP Aspirant Katuramu Shot By Counter Terrorism Police
Simon Katuramu, one of the candidates in the race for the Mbarara youth Member of Parliament has on Tuesday afternoon been shot in the stomach. Reports suggest that Simon Katuramu, who is also a lecturer at Metropolitan University, was allegedly shot by counter-terrorism police officers attached to Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Weigh Bridge Station…
West Nile Region To Be Connected To The National Grid Come 2023
The implementation of the Grid Expansion and Reinforcement Project (GERP) in West Nile is well underway. Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) begun stringing the transmission cables on the 67km Kole-Gulu stretch under Phase One of the Grid Expansion and Reinforcement Project (GERP). The GERP is also known as the Kole-Gulu-Nebbi-Arua Transmission Line construction project.…
West Ham Sack Manuel Pellegrini After Leicester Defeat With David Moyes Set To Make Surprise Return
West Ham United have sacked Manuel Pellegrini following their defeat to Leicester. The Hammers’ latest defeat on Saturday leaves them 17th, one point above the Premier League relegation zone. Pellegrini departs after 18 months in charge, having been appointed in May 2018 on a three-year deal. He led them to 10th last season but becomes…
Wellex Hardware Fraud: The Unanswered Questions
On 16th June, 2023, the Anti-Corruption Court sitting in Kololo, Kampala found two directors of Wellex Hardware Limited and their Accountant guilty of generating and selling fictitious invoices. The accused were; Jigar Chandarana, Jitendra Sorathiya and the accountant, Ronak Moradiya Ghanshyambhai. They were convicted on 5 counts of making false statements to a tax officer…
Well Served: Three UPDF Generals Retire After 35 Yrs In Service
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has discharged three of its officers after serving for more than 35 years of service. The Three; Maj Gen Eric Mukasa (RIP) represented by the family, Brig Gen Tumusiime Nyakaitana and Brig Gen Geoffrey Mujuni, were today honorably discharged. The send off was presided over by the Chief of Defence…
Weevils: KCCA Directorate Of Engineering Cited In Shs 8Bn Scam
Officers at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have been pinned in a multibillion scam, in which they are alleged to have siphoned over Shs8.7Bn from the Authority, which is unaccounted for. According to an Internal Audit report compiled by Capital City Public Accounts Committee (CCPAC), which has since been delivered to the Lord Mayor…
Weep As Bududa Landslide Death Toll Rises To Six,46 Go Missing
At least two more bodies of the fresh Bududa landslide victims have been recovered, bringing a number of bodies of the landslide victims to six that have been recovered. More than 30 other people are still unaccounted. The landslides occurred on Tuesday following heavy rains. The rains that reportedly started around 11:00PM on Monday pounded…
Weekly Bonanza Back In Super Action: Speke Apartments Kitante Says Pay For Six & Get One Free!
Speke Apartments Kitante says pay for 6 nights at 330000 (inclusive of taxes) and get one for free. ”Escape from your bustling routine and experience the rejuvenating stay at Speke Apartments Kitante. +256 707 977 773 www.spekeapartments.com/kitante reservations.kitante@spekeapartments.com,” says Speke management. Speke Apartments’ accommodation define the new face of luxury and decadence in the apartments…
Weekend Tip: Eight Ways To Turn On A Woman
“Let’s get it on” sounds good on the song by Marvin Gaye but it is hardly the best opening line for a night of passion. Instead of stating the obvious, here are eight ways to put a woman in the mood. Set a romantic scene She is a lady; she deserves a little romance once on…
Weekend Plot: La Cabana Restaurant Set To Host RIO MEATS Kla Barbeque Fest, Check In!
Cabana Restaurant, located at Speke Apartments Wampewo, has organized a lavish RIO MEATS Kla Barbeque fest. The posh restaurant has revealed that the fest will start on November 5th at 12.00 noon and each person will pay shs 120,000 for entrance. According to the management, on the menu will include, welcoming cocktail, Open salad bar,…