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Nakawa Court Releases Four Anti-Corruption Protesters
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to four individuals involved in the recent March to Parliament demonstration against corruption among Members of Parliament and other government officials in Uganda. The protesters, identified as Faiza Salima, Dr. Thomas Kanzira, Bernard Ewalu Olupot, and Hamala Edgar Barlow, were granted bail set at Ugx 200,000 in…
Charged MPs Roast Minister Gen Katumba Wamala Over Delayed Construction Of Katonga Bridge
The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has revealed that construction of a new bridge at the River Katonga along the Kampala-Masaka Highway will commence in October this year. He made the revelation while responding to a matter of national importance raised by Kashari North County Member of Parliament, Hon. Basil Bataringaya.…
How To Book Gorilla Permits In Uganda & Rwanda?
A gorilla permit is a document that is issued by a government wildlife regulatory body to allow a visitor witness mountain gorillas in the wild. In Uganda and Rwanda, gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) respectively. The most convenient way of booking a gorilla permit…
How To Plan Gorilla Trekking Uganda From Kigali
Getting to Uganda to engage in a thrilling mountain gorilla trekking adventure has many options. Starting your Uganda gorilla safari tour from Kigali is undoubtedly the best option for any trekker with plans to encounter mountain gorillas in the wild. The beauty of planning gorilla trekking in Uganda from Kigali is that trekkers save a…
HOW TO PLAN GORILLA TREKKING UGANDA FROM KIGALI?
Getting to Uganda to engage in a thrilling mountain gorilla trekking adventure has many options. Starting your Uganda gorilla safari tour from Kigali is undoubtedly the best option for any trekker with plans to encounter mountain gorillas in the wild. The beauty of planning gorilla trekking in Uganda from Kigali is that trekkers save a…
How To Book Gorilla Permits In Uganda And Rwanda?
A gorilla permit is a document that is issued by a government wildlife regulatory body to allow a visitor witness mountain gorillas in the wild. In Uganda and Rwanda, gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) respectively. The most convenient way of booking a gorilla permit…
Iranian Leader Decries Disrespect to Christian Symbols at 2024 Paris Olympics
Dr. Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour, Chairman of the Policy-making Council of Interreligious Dialogue of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned insulting of Christian sanctities in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He says that the greatness and sanctity of divine religions and prophets, who are symbols of God’s mercy and human salvation, are not deniable and violation…
Marvelous: Miss Uganda Grand Finale To Be Held On August Saturday 3rd, 2024 Live On Makula Kika
The Miss Uganda foundation in conjunction with StarTimes Uganda are pleased to announce that the Grand Finale of the Miss Uganda 2024 pageant will take place on August 3rd, 2024 at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. The Grand Finale will be broadcast live on Makula KiKa at 7:00pm, allowing audiences across the country to…
Forced Hair Removal In Luzira Prisons A Gross Violation Of Human Rights-Lawyer Ssemakadde
By Isaac Ssemakadde Dear Commissioner General Dr. Johnson Omuhunde Rwashote Byabashaija: We write to express our outrage and condemnation of the inhumane practice of forced hair removal in Luzira group of prisons, as exposed by the BBC News article “Top designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut after Uganda arrest” (28 June 2024) The traumatic experience…
Don’t Waste Your Gratuity In Kampala Women & Booze -CJS Bakasumba Warns Retiring UPDF Generals
Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief Joint Staff, has praised outgoing Generals of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their tireless dedication and selfless commitment, which has significantly contributed to the prevailing peace in the country. He specifically commended them for their mentorship of subordinate officers, who will succeed them in their respective roles. Speaking…