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UPDF, FARDC Capture Notorious ADF’s Kambi Ya Yua Camp
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) mobile forces together with the FARDC assault force, have finally captured the much revered Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) /ISCAP camp, Kambi Ya Yua. Kambi Ya Yua, a stronghold of ADF/ISCAP terrorists, seating on eight acres of Virunga forest land, is estimated to have accommodated over 600 ADF/ISCAP terrorists and…
South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu Dies At 90
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the churchman’s death marked “another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans”. Archbishop Tutu had helped bequeath “a liberated South Africa,” he added. Tutu was…
Mother-to-be Perish In Sembabule Truck Accident
Christmas Day in Sembabule has ended in tears for one family after a truck rammed into a happy crowd killing two instantly leaving five admitted in critical condition. The fatal incident occurred at Bulakati-Nyange trading centre, Nakasenyi sub-county in Sembabule at around 5 pm. The deceased have been identified as Winnie Naluswaata, 20, and her brother…
Congolese Singer General Defao Dies At 62
Renowned Congolese singer and songwriter Lulendo Matumona aka General Defao is dead. Defao, 62, died on Monday, December 27, at the Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, Cameroon, where he was admitted. The Sala Noki singer will be fondly remembered for his melodious voice and silky dance moves that lit up audiences. Musicians Ferre Gola and Fally…
Police Bans Overnight Prayers,Fireworks On 2022 New Year Celebrations
Security agencies have banned the use of fireworks, burning tyres and overnight prayers as Ugandans usher in the New Year, 2022. These have been common rituals on New Year’s eve, bringing together thousands of revelers from across the country to celebrate the end of the year and welcome the new year in style. But in…
Somalia Prime Minister Roble Defies President Farmajo Orders After Suspension
Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has suspended the prime minister, who is facing allegations of involvement in the theft of land. Mohamed Hussein Roble accused the president of trying to stage a coup, and said he would continue in office. He urged the security forces to take orders from him rather than Mr Farmajo. Troops…
State House Dismisses 3rd Lockdown Rumors As Covid-19 Cases Surge
As panic continues to grip Ugandans owing to the souring of Omicron cases, State House has dismissed rumours there could be another lockdown ahead of President Museveni’s much-anticipated public address this week. Former Presidential candidate, Joseph Kabuleta has in a lengthy missive claimed he had caught wind of a highly clandestine plot to place the…
The Making of Kenyan Young Millionaire Beauty Entrepreneur Huddah Monroe
Huddah Monroe, real names Alhuda Sonie Njoroge started to hustle early in life. At only 18 year, she had already left her parents’ house to search for a better living. Things were never good at the parents. It was a household bossed by her stepfather, whom she describes as violent and beat her almost daily.…
Delhi Public School Opens Doors For 2022 Admissions
Delhi Public School International is now accepting new students for the 2022 academic year and CBSE Senior Secondary -Class II Students, the Naguru based school announced in a statement. The school opened its doors to the Ugandan public when business magnet Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia acquired Indian School of Uganda. Dr Sudhir then merged Indian School…
Col Nakalema’s SHACU Arrest Hoima LC5 Boss Over Graft
The Hoima District LC5 Chairperson, Kadir Kirungi has been arrested by detectives from the State house anti-corruption unit over yet to be disclosed charges. Kirungi was picked from Hoima city on Sunday evening by detectives from the state house anti corruption unit and was whisked to yet an unknown police custody. However, sources say he…