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Reshuffle: Nine Magistrates Transferred
At least nine magistrates have been transferred in the new judiciary changes. The acting Chief Registrar Mr. Tom Chemutai, has released a press statement informing the public that transferred judicial officers will officially start their work on July 1st. The transferred Magistrates have been asked to make appropriate arrangement to hand over their offices in…
Covid-19: Min.Amongi Partially Closes KCCA As Staff Go For Mandatory Testing
Uncertainty has rocked Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), after four staff members tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). This revelation was made by the Minister for Kampala Betty Amongi, who confirmed that the tests of four KCCA staff; a security guard, a cleaner, and two technical officers, had acquired the deadly virus. Min. Amongi ordered for…
Veteran Journalist, Legendary Francis Mutazindwa Dies
The media fraternity in Uganda is saddened after learning the death of a veteran journalist Francis Mutazindwa. Mutazindwa passed on in the wee hours of Sunday June 7, 2020 11:20am at Kampala Hospital where he had been admitted afew days ago following a heart attack. With an eye for detail, business development and professional journalism,…
Covid-19 Crisis: KCCA ED Kitaka Issues Strict Guidelines For Staff Coming On Duty Orders Some To Work From Home
The acting Executive Director Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has directed Departmental heads to review their staff requirements and remain with staff whose services cannot be postponed and can only be delivered at office. This was revealed in a June, 5, 2020 memo sent to to all staff which reads thus.. MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: STAFF ON…
The Sacrifices Of Our Health Workers To Handle Covid-19 Patients Must Not Be Abused By Anybody Be It Patients Or Authorities
By Matua Job Richard Dear Citizens, the sacrifices of health workers to put their lives in harms way to screen & treat Covid-19 Patients must not be down played with by everybody. The severity of Covid-19 doesn’t need any introduction. The infections of nowhere over 15 health workers is enough evidence to gauge the degree…
Uganda Records 30 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, Total Reaches 646
The Ministry of Health has on Monday June 8 confirmed thirty (30) new COVID-19 cases from 3758 samples tests on June 7, sending Uganda’s total tally to 646. The new cases have been confirmed from the 3,758 samples tested on June 7, 2020. The new cases include 5 cross-border truckers, four of which arrived into…
New Evidence Of Gov’t Dealing In Marijuana Emerges As Health Minister Aceng Distances Self From Weed Growing
Although the Minister for Heath Dr Jane Ruth Aceng on Sunday denied allegations that she is working with Israeli firm, Together Pharma, to grow marijuana in Uganda, this website has learnt that there are actually other companies involved in cannabis growing, with protection from senior government officials. This comes after we landed on letters from…
Over 15 Reportedly Dead In Lake Albert Boat Accident
Sixteen people are feared dead after a boat capsized on Lake Albert on Monday morning. The boat carrying over 20 people, residents of Mbegu landing site in Buseruka sub country in Hoima district reportedly capsized at around 3 am. The occupants of the boat allegedly sneaked and crossed to Mukambu in DR Congo for burial…
Just In! Rtd Maj. Gen Kasirye Ggwanga Dies At 68
Maj. Gen Kasirye Ggwanga has passed on according to reports. According to a source at the hospital, the family of Maj Gen Gwanga is yet to release a press release onto the death of the ex-serviceman Since Wednesday, last week rumours have been making rounds on social media that Gen Gwanga had passed on. Gen…
Marvellous: Tycoon Rajiv Throws Wife Naiya Lavish Birthday Bash
Kampala youthful tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia, son of Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, treated his wife Naiya Ruparelia to a lavish birthday bash over the weekend. Our moles close to the Ruparelia family reveal that as a way of giving her a memorable birthday celebrations, Rajiv decided to take his family and friends to a top hotel in…