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ROAD ACCIDENTS: Over 1000 Boda-boda Riders, 400 Passengers Killed In Nine Months On Ugandan Roads
A total of 1,021 boda boda riders have been killed in accidents on Ugandan roads in the past nine months, Traffic Police have said. According to the Traffic Police spokesperson, ASP Faridah Nampiima, the 1,021 riders were killed in a period between January and September in various accidents on Ugandan roads. “Whereas we had 1021…
Suspect Shot Dead For Vandalism Of Electricity Cables
Police at Soroti Central Police Station in Soroti district, have registered a case of theft and vandalism of electricity wires in Merok village, Merok parish, Katine county, along Soroti Lira Highway, vide SD REF 02/12/11/2022. During the intervention by officers stationed at Katine police station, Anyou Samuel, a resident of Olano Village, Oculoi Parish, in…
Ugandans Laud City Mogul Don Nasser For Setting Up Modern Tea Processing Plant
One of the youngest city money bag, philanthropist Don Nasser has come with another Banger business. He swept all political moves under the carpet and concentrated on working for the people of greater Bushenyi and Uganda at large. The latest information reaching our desk reveals that Don Nasser has established one of the art modern…
“Being Married Doesn’t Guarantee An Equal 50% Share of Property When You Separate”- Ugandan Court Rules
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has redefined matrimonial property rights for spouses in Uganda in its recent judgement. In a judgement delivered today, November, 15, three Justices of the Court of Appeal including Elizabeth Musoke, Muzamiru Kibeedi and Christopher Gashirabake made pronouncements with far reaching consequences on the rights of married persons in matrimonial…
Deputy Chief Justice Buteera Launches Special Court of Appeal Sessions in Mbale
The Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera officially opened the hearing of 47 criminal cases by the Court of Appeal in Mbale. The hearing will last three days, having begun on Monday at Mbale High Court. The sessions will be presided over by Justices Hellen Obura, Catherine Bamugerereire and Christopher Madrama. The list of the 47…
Just In : President Museveni Names New Supreme Court Judges
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed three new judges to the Supreme Court and one to the court of appeal. The appointed Judges have identified as Justices Christopher Madrama, Elizabeth Musoke and Stephen Musota to the highest court in the land. The fountain of honour has also appointed the NRM director for legal affairs Oscar…
Sex For Marks Scandal: Kabale University Sex Pest Story Leaks; Don Fired As Student Narrates How Horny Lecturer Molested Her In His Office
The Appointments Board of Kabale University in Western Uganda has sacked, Dr. Lukman Nafiu Aboidum, the Head of Department of Economics and Statistics for demanding sex from some female students in exchange for marks. In a letter dated November 9, the university secretary, Johnson Baryantuma Munono informed Aboidum that the university management had found him…
UNATU Calls For Extension Of Primary School Cycle To Eight Years
The Uganda National Teachers Union-UNATU has recommended an extension of the primary school cycle by one year and cutting the time spent in the lower secondary from four to three years. This is part of UNATU’s memorandum to the Education Policy Review Commission, which is currently collecting ideas that shall inform the overhaul of the…
Rajiv Hails Busoga Kingdom, Sponsors & Organizers After Successful Kaliro Sugar Rally
Motorsport ace driver Mr Rajiv Ruparelia has heaped praise on the motorsport fans, drivers, organizers and sponsors of the recently concluded Kaliro Sugar Rally saying the successful event triggers the economic empowerment of the Busoga region. Rajiv who doubles as the Chairman Board of Trustees at Central Motor Club (CMC) as well as the managing…
Shock As Top Museveni Minister Says Being Abducted By a Drone Is Not a Crime
Ugandan minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance Dr Chris Baryomunsi has left Ugandans shocked after telling an investigative journalism organization that there was nothing illegal with security operatives driving suspects in ‘drone’ vehicles. There have been reports of suspects being abducted or kidnapped before being bundled into drones. The mode of arrest has…