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Mukono Hospital Stops Treating Police Tortured Victims
Mukono general hospital has halted treating suspects brought in by Mukono police division over lack of facilitation. The division usually takes the suspects to the hospital for examination treatment and other related medical care services. However, the medical officers claim that the suspects spend long hours at the hospital on ’empty stomachs’ since they are…
Muhumuza Remanded To Luzira Maximum Prison For Picking Scrap At State House Nakasero
A 28-year-old man has been remanded to Luzira Maximum Prison for picking scrap from State House Nakasero in Kampala. Abraham Muhumuza a crap dealer and resident of Wakiso district appeared before Buganda Road Court grade One magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko who charged him with trespass. Prosecution states that on 30th November 2023 with an intent…
Mugisha Muntu: Vote Character Not Money
By Nayebale Syrus Sheema: The Alliance For National Transformation Presidential candidate Rtd Gen. Mugisha Muntu has traversed areas of Rubirizi, Bushenyi and Sheema districts spreading the message of hope. The Presidential candidate was accompanied by Hon. Winnie Kiiza, Presidential Campaign Manager, Hon. Gerald Karuhanga, Ntungamo Municipality MP and flagbearer, Nelson Ashemerirwe, Bushenyi district ANT coordinator,…
Mugabe Left $10m, 10 Cars, Properties With No Will
Former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe has left behind $10 million and some properties, but without a will for onward distribution. The development provoked the High Court to call for an edict meeting this week to appoint an executor, the state-owned The Herald reported. Mugabe died on September 6, 2019 in Singapore where he was receiving treatment…
Mufti Sheikh Mubajje Sets Strick Qualifications For Muslim Leaders Amidst Wrangles
Amidst ongoing controversy within the Ugandan Muslim community, Mufti Shabaan Ramadhan Mubajje has declared stricter qualifications for religious leaders, aiming to ensure ethical and qualified leadership. Speaking at the opening of Islamic exams on Friday, January 5, 2024, Mubajje emphasized the importance of official Islamic education and proper credentials for aspiring leaders, from local positions…
MUBENDE: Gov’t Closes Clubs, Limits Gatherings To Curb Ebola Spread
Health officials and civic leaders have suspended operations of entertainment centres and limited the number of people attending burials and weddings in Mubende District as they race to curb the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The country has confirmed seven cases of Ebola so far, including one death – a 24-year-old who was…
MTN Uganda To Cut Mobile Money Fees Over Coronavirus Epidemic
Mtn Uganda has proposed to waive fees on its on-net mobile money transactions below Shs. 30,000 Thursday, 19th March 2020. This comes amid the looming coronavirus pandemic which has ravaged most of the neighbouring countries among them; Kenya, DR Congo and Tanzania. MTN CEO Wim Vanhellepute says the decision that will last 30 days follows…
MTN Uganda Secures 12 Year License, Agrees To Pay Over Shs372Bn
Government has reached an agreement with telecom company MTN Uganda to renew its license for a period of 12 years. MTN will pay sh372 billion for the license that commences on July 1, 2020. The telecom company said in a statement on Saturday that “MTN Uganda and the Commission will conclude the signature of the…
MTN Uganda Empowers 1,400 Learners with Special Needs
MTN Foundation’s Digital Access for Inclusion program has opened the doors of technology to nearly 1,400 learners with disabilities across five schools in Uganda this year, marking a significant investment of Shs800 million. The impact of the program reverberates across different regions, with Salama School for the Blind and Masaka School for the Deaf in…
MTN Uganda Commits To Continue Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic
Having already contributed about Shs2B to the fight against COVID-19 in Uganda, telecom giant MTN Uganda has committed to further support the drive in a bid to enable Ugandans live a healthy life. MTN’s Hamwada hands over the food stuff to Uganda prisons officials. On the Extreme right is Dinah Martha Akirapa who spoke on behalf of…