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Dr Besigye’s Illegal Demostrations Can Spark Off Riots,Loot Shops &Theft Of Property-Enanga
Security agencies in Uganda have revealed that the current siege at Col Dr Kizza Besigye’s home is meant to stop him from holding illegal assemblies and processions which they say have potential to spark off riots,looting of shops as well as theft of personal property. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has stressed that since last week,…
Dfcu Chief Executive Katamba Bows Out As Uganda Bankers’ Association Chair
Members of Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) a few days ago held their annual general meeting and elected Sarah Arapta, as the new Chair taking over from Dfcu Bank Chief Executive Officer Mathias Katamba who has served for two years (2020 & 2021). Ms. Arapta is the Chief Executive Officer of Citibank Uganda. Mr. Katamba in…
Five Notorious Thugs Arrested In Nansana
A team of security officers who were on night patrol along Kibuloka -Naluma road in Nabweru south II in Nansana police division have arrested five people suspected to be behind house breakers. According to deputy Kampala metropolitan spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire revealed that the incident happened at about 4am on 17th 05 2022. “the patrol…
UPDF Hosts Members of EJVM To Curb Modern Terror Activities
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) held a meeting with members of the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region(ICGLR). Based in Goma – DRC, EJVM comprises military experts from the ICGLR member states. They monitor and investigate security incidents within the member states. The meeting at the…
65-Year-Old Private Security Guard Commits Suicide
Police in Bulambuli district is investigating circumstances under which a 65 year old private security guard hanged himself and died instantly. William Matsanga, a resident of Buwanyanga village, Buwanyanga sub county in Bulambuli district was today morning found hanging dead on a rope around his neck in a store near the factory he has been…
Uganda National Institute For Teacher Education Delays To Take Off
The proposed Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education-UNITE has failed to kick off. This is a specialized higher education institute for teacher education mandated with the supervision of teacher education programmes in all higher institutions As part of the initiatives to raise the quality of teachers and teacher education in Uganda, the education ministry through…
Four Suspects Remanded For Financing Terror
The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has remanded four suspects to Luzira prison on charges of belonging and rendering support to a terrorist organization, the Allied Democratic Forces. The suspects include; Rashidah Namiiro, a resident of Kirokole zone in Kawempe, Kampala district, Saidi Kakooza alias Bizimana, a resident of Nakitokolo village in Nsangi town council, Wakiso…
Unaccessible: Police Puts Dr Besigye Under House Arrest,Blocks Opposition Leaders’ Visits
Former party President for forum for Democratic Change ‘FDC’ Dr. Kizza Besigye, has expressed his disappointment to the police for blocking his visitors and Ugandans from accessing his home in Kasangati, Wakiso district. Dr Besigye has been put under house arrest after he was intercepted by security operatives following his attempt to mobilise Ugandans to…
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Elected President For Somalia Second Time
Lawmakers have finally chosen a new president. Current President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed was hoping to stay in power after over a year of in-fighting and delays. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was chosen as Somalia’s new president on Sunday. Mohamud defeated the incumbent, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, in a runoff after three rounds of voting in an election…
Vumbula Uganda Set To Take Fun To Jinja After Successful Kampala Festival
Following the huge success of Vumbula Uganda Festival that registered a recordbreaking crowd and left many yearning for more at Uganda Museum, Vumbula Uganda has come out to announce its next event dubbed, ‘Vumbula Jinja’. Vumbula Jinja, an expedition that’ll bring together all the tourism enthusiasts in one space to celebrate Jinja’s beauty, culture, music,…