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14 Arrested For Resisting Nakasero Mosque Take Over
Police in Kampala have arrested 14 people who were resisting the take over of the properties by Uganda Muslim Supreme Council. Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango revealed that the arrested suspects have been detained in various police stations within Kampala city divisions. “They will be charged with various offences but not limited to obstruction,…
13-yr-old Ugandan Wins 2021 Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition
A 13-year-old pupil has won the 2021 Junior Queen’s Commonwealth essay writing competition (QCEC). Ethan Charles Mufuma, a pupil at Namilyango Junior Boys School in Mukono District beat the 13,050 junior category entries. Mufuma was announced the winner of the contest on Tuesday by Mr. Nathan Mckenzie, the Chief Operating Officer of Royal Commonwealth society…
13-Year-Old Girl Hangs Self Over PLE Results
A 13-year-old girl in Hoima has committed suicide by hanging herself after getting harsh comments from her parents for performing poorly in the recently released PLE Results. The deceased was identified as Daphine Nakimuli, a resident of Kinuubi East, Bwikya Ward in Mparo division, Hoima City. Nakimuli had just completed her PLE at Bwikya Primary…
13 Rebel Collaborators Arrested Over Subversive Activities
Joint Security Task Teams, actively involved in countering all acts of subversive behavior, conducted three separate operations in Njeru Municipality, in Buikwe district, as well as in Zombo and Kasese districts respectively, where a total of 13 suspected rebel collaborators were arrested. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that the operation carried out in Njeru Municipality,…
12-year-olds To Get Covid-19 Vaccination
The Ministry of Health has directed health workers to start inoculating children aged 12 years and above with Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines. According to the ministry’s October 29 letter to all District Health Officers, eligible children are those with comorbidities such as diabetes, sickle cell disease, cancer and asthma because they are at a higher…
11 Ugandan returnees From Afghanistan Test Positive For Covid-19
The Ministry of Health have on Monday June, 29, 2020 registered 19 new coronavirus infections, 11 of which are returnees from Afghanistan. This was revealed by Dr Henry Mwebesa, the director general health services, on Tuesday who said the total number of confirmed cases had risen to 889. Dr. Mwebesa added that other eight are…
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia
1. Who is Sudhir Ruparelia? Sudhir Ruparelia is a Ugandan business magnate, philanthropist and investor. He is the Founder and chairman of Board of the Ruparelia group which invests in all businesses in Uganda. 2. When was Sudhir Ruparelia born? Sudhir Ruparelia was born on 17thJanuary 1956, in Kabatoro, Kasese district in Uganda where his father…
10 Cows Stolen From Museveni’s Heavily Guarded Farm In Gomba
As the year draws to a close, law enforcement authorities report a surge in cases of cattle theft nationwide, with even President Museveni’s farm falling victim to such incidents. The escalating demand for livestock has driven thieves to target one of the state farms in Kisozi, Gomba district, according to information disclosed by the Uganda…
10 African Countries With the Most Beautiful Women
Is it possible to determine the top 10 African countries with the most Beautiful Women? Well, as views may vary from person to person, we still feel you might want to see what we think and then share with us your opinion. Africa is a continent known for its rich cultural diversity, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant…
10 African Countries With the Highest Debts to the IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a key player in global finance, offering monetary assistance to governments suffering economic difficulties. However, these loans from the IMF can have deep and varied effects on their economy. These effects are felt in some parts of Africa, particularly in regions where the debt is unsustainable. Typically as a…