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Life Of Rugiirwa Katatumba,Is It Marred By Endless Scandals?
He may be the son of a highly respected Ugandan diplomat, businessman, and father, but since stepping into the limelight, Rugiirwa Katatumba has been no stranger to controversy. Unlike his late father, Bonny Katatumba, who was widely regarded as a noble figure and remains highly esteemed in Uganda, Rugiirwa has earned a reputation through controversy…
3 Activists Ask Court To Dismiss Case Of Unlawful Assembly
Three Civil Society Activists who were arrested from Hotel Elyana in Ntinda in connection to Anti-corruption protests that were held in Kampala last month; want the City Hall Court to dismiss the charge of Taking Part in Unlawful Assembly that was slapped against them. Pato Denis, Kalenda Abigail and Nalunkuma Ruth in company of their…
Deadly: Abandoned Explosive Blasts, Critically Injures Four Ugandans
Police in Moyo District are investigating an incident where four juveniles were injured by an abandoned explosive at Ariya Village in Moyo Sub-county, Moyo District. Speaking on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Moyo Police Station, Ignatius Dragudu, the North West Nile region police spokesperson, said the incident critically injured 18-year-old Joseph Apina, along with…
Gen Kainerugaba To Grace Late Gen Aronda Memorial Lecture
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba,the Chief of Defence Forces chaired an implementation committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon to prepare for ‘The Hon Gen Aronda Nyakairima Memorial Events’. The events, slated to take place from September 10th to 12th at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, will include the first-ever Kampala Defence and Security Expo, a Memorial Lecture where the President…
MP Lumu Pushes For Election Of The Leader Of The Opposition
Parliament has granted the Mityana County South MP, Hon. Richard Lumu, to introduce a Private Member’s Bill entitled, “The Administration of Parliament Amendment Bill, 2024” The Bill among others, seeks to revise the selection of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament. The LoP, who is accorded the status of a cabinet minister is…
Stalled Repair Works On Karuma,Pakwach Bridges Irk Legislators
Members of Parliament have called for expeditious completion of repairs at Karuma and Pakwach bridges, saying any delays may tantamount to deadly disasters. Legislators complained that the two old bridges are in critical condition with faulty and non-functional parts and that repair works have delayed. “The Karuma bridge bearings were faulty, expansion joints had worn…
Museveni Names Dr.Crispus Kiyonga As New Chancellor Of Makerere University
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. Professor Barnabas Nawangwe the Vice Chancellor, Makerere University confirmed his appointment on X. “His Excellency the President of Uganda has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. On behalf of Makerere University Council, I extend…
Trust NRA/M War Men At Your Own Risk: Besigye’s Destruction Of FDC Reveals Dangerous Parallels-Nkoola Mike
By Nkoola Mike The political landscape in Uganda has long been shaped by figures who seem more interested in preserving their power than in genuinely serving the people. Dr. Kizza Besigye, once seen as a beacon of hope for change, now appears to be following in the footsteps of President Museveni, sacrificing the very ideals…
Minister Kasolo Orders Police To Apprehend Two PDM Officials Over Extortion, Misappropriation of Funds
The Minister of State for Microfinance and Small Enterprises, Hon. Haruna Kasolo, has ordered the Kyotera District Police Commander (DPC) Hassan Musooba to arrest the former PDM Community District Officer (CDO) of Kyotera district, identified as Lutaya, and Secretary of the PDM Sacco in Nkenge parish, Emmanuel Kayondo, for extortion of money, bribery, and misappropriation…
MPS Task Govt To Roll Out E-Recruitment To Curb Corruption
Members of parliament have urged government to consider replacing the current recruitment system in local governments with a digital system, as a response to the glaring allegations of corruption and bribery in district and city Service commissions. “The Ministry of Public Service should roll out e-recruitment processes across all local governments. This will limit physical…