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M23 Rebels, DR Congo Forces Resume Fighting In Rutshuru
The resumption of heavy fighting between the M23 rebels and DRC government troops in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province has created panic in the area. The fighting which had ceased for more than two months resumed on Thursday afternoon in Rangira, Rutshuru territory. Later in the evening, M23 rebels released a press statement signed by…
UAE Bans Issuance Of Visas To Ugandans, Nigerians Until Further Notice
The latest news landing on our desk indicates that the Government of the United Arab Emirates UAE has stopped the issuance of 30 day visas commonly referred to as Visit Visas to Ugandans until further notice. Also, UAE has stopped the issuance of the short stay Visas to 20 countries among them including Nigeria. The…
New Mobile App ‘Pata’ Aims To Make Parking In Kampala a Breeze For Motorists
A mobile app launched on Sunday can help motorists find empty and cheaper parking spaces in Kampala City in a shorter period of time. Pata Parking App provides real-time information on the availability of parking spaces, as well as what the parking rates are so drivers can opt for cheaper spaces. So how does it…
Marvelous: Natna Hair Unveils Latest City Collection
Ugandan-based hair-distributing brand, Natna Hair, known for its top-notch and quality products, launched its latest product earlier this week, at its studio in Kampala. The new product line, called Unique by Natna was unveiled by the Sales Manager, Sina Tsegazeab, during a press briefing last Tuesday, at Prism Plaza. During her press briefing, she explained…
Disgruntled Man Arrested For Pouring Hot Water In Wife’s Genitals
Police in Buikwe district has arrested one Mugerwa Muhammad on charges of aggravated torture after he poured hot water into his wife’s genitals she suspected her of making out with another man. Mugerwa, 29, a boda boda rider, of Bulenga village, Kikwayi Parish, Ngonwe sub-county, in Buikwe district inflicted the torture on the victim identified…
Entebbe Businessman Remanded For Masquerading As State House Official
Entebbe Grade One Magistrate has remanded Mr Abdul Karim Agaba, a businessman in Wakiso district to Kigo prison battling charges of masquerading as a State House staff and using the impersonation to obtain money through dubious land deals. Presiding over the court on Monday, the acting Principal Senior Magistrate Grade One Stella Okwong Paculal sent…
Exposed: Single & Lonely Slay Queens Invade Twitter Hunting For Love
Although Twitter was initially meant to be a platform for serious businessmen, politicians and corporate figures, social media analysts contend that of recent thousands of slay queens have invaded the platform. What’s even most interesting is that these slays queens are very single, extremely lonely and hungrily yearning for love, or at least company. Cadette…
Jakana Nadduli’s death: What we know so far as mixed reactions arise
Mr. Sulaiman Jakana Nadduli, the son of former minister and veteran minister Hajji Abdul Naduuli has died just a month after being released from jail. Jakana’s mysterious death as confirmed by his brother Mr Ali Nadduli who told this reporter that the former Nakaseke central MP contestant breathed his last at around 3:00 am from…
President Museveni Receives Credentials From New Danish Ambassador
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has on October 24, 2022 received credentials from the new Danish Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Signe Winding Albjerg. Welcoming Her Excellency, President Museveni said Uganda has enjoyed a good relationship with Denmark for a long time. “Denmark has been our partner in the area of milk production. They gave our government…
Gen Muhoozi Defies Dad’s Twitter Ban
In a long running play, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has defied his father, President Museveni’s advice, to stop tweeting. Museveni during an interview with Kenya’s KTN said Muhoozi would stop the controversial tweeting that has raised dust in Uganda and beyond. The former UPDF Commander of land forces sent out a tweet in response saying he…