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“I only want to know who had sent them and their motive” Gen Katumba on his attackers
Works and Transport Minister Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala’s vehicle H4DF 2138 was riddled with bullets on June 1, 2021, in Kisaasi, a suburb of Kampala in an attack that claimed the life of his daughter Brenda Nantongo and driver Haruna Kayondo. Gen Katumba survived with bullet wounds. Ever since the incident, the soft-spoken minister had…
How Closure of Parliament Has Affected Govt Business
On July 1, the Shadow Cabinet asked the Speaker of Parliament to recall the House so that they can debate response measures by the government to the pandemic, citing gaps that need the intervention of the lawmakers. The legislators say they must be involved in the decision making process as the country battles the second…
‘Sending me to jail at my age is the same as sentencing me to death’- Jacob Zuma
Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma seem not to be backing down, as they continue their solidarity with Zuma Sunday. Hundreds of them, including some who traveled more than 400 kilometers, gathered outside Zuma’s rural home in the KwaZulu-Natal province, and vowed to prevent attempts to arrest him. Clad in the ruling African…
Former ICT Minister, Presidential Candidate, Aggrey Awori Dies at 82
Former Information and Communication Technology minister and presidential candidate Aggrey Awori has died. According to a family member, Owori died on Monday July 5, 2021. “He has been sick for about a month and I have been in touch with him until today when his wife, Thelma told me that he has died,” said…
Man Kills Biological Son Over Shs 5,000
Police in Rukungiri is holding a man accused of killing his biological son over Shillings 5000. Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional police spokesperson identified the suspect as a 68-year-old Eric John Magara, a resident of Maaya cell, Kitimba ward, Western division in Rukungiri municipality. The deceased is Evart Magara aka Rwamutwe, 31, a resident of…
Former Lands Commission Boss Albert Mugumya Is Dead
Former under Secretary Ministry of Health, ICT Ministry and Uganda Land commission Jethro Albert Mugumya is dead. We’ve learnt that Jethro (68 years) succumbed to an illness he suffered two weeks ago, and suspected to be COVID-19. According to close relatives, his personal doctor attended to him at home and he received home-based treatment until…
Grapes’ Farmers To Receive Government Support- Min Frank Tumwebaze
Hon. Frank Tumwebaze ,the minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has revealed that the Government of Uganda is planning to boost grape farming in Uganda as one of the ways to help Ugandans improve their household incomes. Acting on the directive of President Museveni, the minister was on a one-day field visit to grape…
Three UPDF Officers Arrested Over Extortion While Enforcing Lockdown
Three Uganda People’s Defense Force-UPDF soldiers are in trouble in Busia district for allegedly extorting money from residents in the guise of enforcing the COVID-19 preventive measures. They are Odongo Oragi No. RA 207941, Thomas Omagye No. RA 254844 and Patrick Olinga No. RA 254872, all attached to Nalwire UPDF detach barracks in Lumino sub-county.…
Seven Months Later, Two Bobi Wine Supporters Kidnapped In December Dumped Near Lubiri
Two supporters of Robert Kyagulanyi better known as Bobi Wine who were kidnapped in December last year were released on Sunday night. Denis Matovu and Richard Sonko who are brothers were kidnapped on December 8th 2020 from Lukuli-Nanganda trading centre in Makindye division. Solome Nakibuuka, the mother of the two told said they were dropped…
Ruparelia’s Premier Recruitment Joins Hands With Gender Ministry To Save Ugandans From Conmen, Fake Labour Export Companies
As we all recall, a few weeks ago, Uganda’s Gender and Labour Ministry invoked licenses of over eight labour export companies allegedly involving in human trafficking and conning Ugandans yearning for employment overseas. According to Gender Ministry and Uganda Police Force (UPF), labour companies whose licenses were invoked are Ridars Uganda Limited in Bukoto, Al…