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EXPOSED! Muyenga Tycoon’s Maid Cited In Land Wrangle
In recent days, Muyenga, Y2K Zone a push Kampala suburb, has been in the news of residents fighting for an access road. This website has since established the person who has been at the forefront of the fight claiming to own property is actually a housemaid of one Mzeei Bibangamba of Panorama. What We Know…
Parliament Orders Closure Of Fuelex Petrol Stations For Adulterating Fuel
The Parliamentary Committee on Trade And Industry led by Mbarara City South Member of Parliament Mwine Mpaka on Thursday March 17th, 2022 ordered the closure of two fuel stations, after it was discovered that the operators of the said stations were adulterating the fuel. Preliminary investigations indicate that several pump attendants were arrested while others…
Big Story: Parliament Probes UETCL Bosses Over Corruption, Mismanagement & Controversial UGX 28Billion Compensation Deal
Members of Parliament on the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources are probing allegations of mismanagement and corruption at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL). While interfacing with the board members of UETCL on Thursday, 17 March 2022, the Committee Chairperson, Hon. Emmanuel Otaala expressed concern about the mismanagement of the company resulting from a…
‘Back Off Buganda Land’ Kabaka Mutebi Castigates People Pushing For Abolition Of Mailo Land Tenure System
The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has castigated people who are pushing for the abolition of Mailo land tenure system, which is mainly in Buganda, saying they are bent on weakening the kingdom. The Kabaka broke silence at his 28th coronation anniversary ceremony at Nkoni Palace in Buddu on Saturday, July, 31…
Big Story: IGG Probes Over Shs1bn Ubos Fraud
The Inspector General of Government (IGG) is investigating top officials at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) over alleged fraud of more than Shs2b spent in ghost activities. By presstime, Dr Chris Mukiza, the Ubos executive director, had declined to discuss the matter, referring all inquiries to the Ombudsman. However, Sources privy to the investigations…
EXPLOSIVE: How Speaker Kadaga & Confidant Hon. Okupa Spent Over US $764,000 (Shs2.8 BN) In-less Than 2 Years In Travels Abroad
Since taking office as Deputy Speaker of Parliament way back in 2001 (20 years ago in May 2021), Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has created one of the most secretive but powerful political hegemony within the NRM environs in modern Uganda’s Political history. It’s hard to tell how much the legendary Woman Member of Parliament…
Ham Vs DTB Appeal: Bank Of Uganda Runs Out Of Case, Leaves DTB To Carry Its Own Cross
Bank of Uganda has officially quit the case involving city tycoon Hamis Kiggundu alias Ham and Diamond Trust Bank, in which he accuses the financial institution, together with its parent bank, Diamond Trust Bank Kenya, of illegally withdrawing over Shs128Bn from his company accounts. Bank of Uganda had applied to join the case as Amicus…
Amnesty International Joins Push To Free Presidential Runner Robert Kyagulanyi
The Ugandan authorities must immediately lift the police and military siege of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi’s home and release him and his wife Barbara Itungo Amnesty International said as the post-election blockade entered its 7th day. Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine was declared runner-up by the Electoral Commission in last week’s presidential election,…
Exporters Call For Strong Action Against EAC States’ Trade Barriers
Manufacturers have called on the government to impose tough measures against EAC states which continue to block imports from Uganda. Under their tutelage, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), they note that the continued blockade of Ugandan merchandise on the Kenyan market is a violation of the EAC Common Market Protocol. UMA Executive Director Daniel Birungi…
Big Story: How KCCA Officials Messed Up Youth Fund Programs, Stole Billions of Gov’t Funds In Shoddy Deals
Kampala: If there is any government Authority that frustrating President Yoweri Museveni’s fight against corruption, then it is the City Hall based Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), because investigators indicate that officials there are involved in gross abuse of government funds and tax payers’ money. This is because officials at KCCA not only embezzled funds…
I Predict Museveni, NRM Victory In 2021 Elections
By Faruk Kirunda Kampala: As we dive into the high political season with campaigns getting under way leading to elections at Presidential and Parliament level, I can bet my hand that the winners have already done what it takes to claim their deserved victory. Campaigns are only for polishing the loose ends and sealing the…
Crisis: Lord Mayor Lukwago Defies Court Order, Appoints Balondemu As Chairman K’la District Land Board
Veteran lawyer Hajji Elias Lukwago, who is the Kampala city Lord Mayor, has done the unthinkable by defying a court order that barred him from appointing David Balondemu as the Chairman of the Kampala District Land Board. Lukwago appointed Balondemu as Chairman despite the fact that an order issued by the High Court in June…
Scandal: Stanbic Bank Bosses Allegedly Steal Borrowers’ Land Titles, Mortgage Them To Dfcu Bank
Several officials at Stanbic Bank are in deep trouble after it emerged that they illegally sold property that had been staked at collateral security by their clients for a Shs1 Billion loan. A complaint seen by this website, drawn by Beatrice Odongo, the director of Macdowel Uganda Ltd, a real estate company, indicate that Stanbic…
Scandal: KCCA Officials On Spot For Blowing Shs 8Bn Under The Guise Of Renovating Old Tax Park
Several officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), are in deep trouble for allegedly swindling over Shs 8 billions in guise of renovation of Old Taxi Park. These are also under fire for defying a Court Order and using this Covid-19 Lockdown to enter a consent judgement between the developers led by Ahabwe Transporters…
Covid-19 Crisis: Ugandan Students Expected To Sit For UNEB Exams In March 2021
All indications are that a dead year will not be declared, schools will reopen soon, and national exams usually set by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in November and December, will likely go ahead, in March 2021. According to a letter recently written by the Minister of Education Janet Kataha Museveni to Finance Minister…
BoU To Appeal In Supreme Court Over Trashed Crane Bank Case
The Bank of Uganda (BOU) has said it will be petitioning the Supreme Court against the dismissal of the UGX.397BN Crane Bank case, by the Court of Appeal claiming the judgement of this case has a crucial precedent that affects its powers. The Court of Appeal last week dismissed an appeal filed by Bank of…
Shame As Top Police Boss Is Convicted Of Car Theft, Ordered To Pay Over Shs282M
Untold shame has engulfed the Uganda Police a senior officer was convicted by the High Court for car theft, and ordered to pay over Shs 282 Million in damages to the owner of the stolen vehicle. The senior cop who brought shame unto the Police Force has been identified as Anatoli Muleterwa, who is the…
Just In! Energy Mafias Rock Parliament As Patriotic Young Turks Question AIGP Akullo’s Involvement In Min. Energy Corruption
Panic has rocked Parliament as renowned Parliamentarian and Lawyer Hon. Paul Akamba an Independent legislator representing Busiki County, in Namutumba District wrote to the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga disowning his own signature as a seconder of a motion that was to be moved on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday 26th May…
Energy Mafias Debunked Part III: How Werikhe, Turyagyenda Corruptly Swindled Shs15 Bn For 3 Electricity Distribution Projects In Acholi, Bunyoro & Kiruhura
FUNDING THE COUP THROUGH ENERGY AND MINERALS CORRUPTION By the Capital Times Investigative Unit In part 3 of the Energy Mafias series, we analyse what some would believe is the biggest conspiracy under the NRM Government by bringing to you the modus operandi of the invisible cartel commandeered by former PS Kabagambe Kallisa and has also…
Just In: Top Energy Officials Fired On Presidential Orders Over Massive Theft Of Electricity Distribution Funds
By Our Reporter Kampala: Two senior officials of Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have FINALLY been interdicted with immediate effect on orders from the President, His Excellency General Yoweri K. Museveni through the Energy Minister, Hon. Dr. Mary Goretti Kituttu (PhD). According our reliable sources, the President has been frustrated by the Minister and her Permanent…
Salary Scam Hits KCCA AS 29bn Is Paid To Ghost Workers
After Eng Andrew Kitata took over as the acting Executive Director for Kampala Capital City Authority, more rot is being unearthed from the leadership of his predecessor Jennifer Musisi, who is purported to have been involved in some irregular procurement processes, ghost workers, syndicated corruption and nepotism. It’s alarming that more than760 staff members have…
Military Police Boss Urges Rehabilitated Inmates To Uphold Discipline,Reform
Brig Gen William Bainomugisha, Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, has called on soldiers to uphold discipline and steer clear of criminal activities. Addressing 53 inmates set for release at the Makindye Military Police Headquarters, Brig Gen Bainomugisha highlighted the significant cost of keeping detainees, which strains welfare resources and contributes to manpower shortages. These…
StarTimes To Take Lucky Ugandan To Spain To Watch Laliga Match Live On A Fully Paid Trip
The Uganda StarTimes, the leading digital TV operator in Uganda, is giving football fans the ultimate dream experience: an opportunity to watch a LALIGA match live in Spain on an allexpenses-paid trip in the ongoing campaign named Unwrap trip to LALIGA. This exciting initiative is part of StarTimes’ ongoing commitment to bringing the best football…
Amb.Barbara Nekesa: A Visionary Leader Driving Uganda’s Growth Agenda
Hon. Barbara Nekesa Lumolo, the National Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has been acknowledged as a trailblazer in Uganda’s development efforts. Honored by Public Opinions as one of the 74 Uganda Development Champions, her recognition highlights her pivotal role in advancing Uganda’s Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Uganda…
NRM Youth Take Leadership Dispute To Court Seeking Nullify Top Leadership Positions
A section of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth under their umbrella”The revivalist movement of the NRM”, led by Isaac Akampurira Rukanda, has filed a petition in the High Court, seeking to nullify all internal leadership positions within the ruling party. They argue that the terms of office for the officials expired in 2021, yet…
Historic Busoga Palace Faces Demolition As 30 Claimants Sue Kyabazinga
The historic Igenge Hill Palace in Jinja North City Division, the official residence of the Kyabazinga of Busoga, is at the center of a legal battle that threatens its future. Thirty individuals have filed a lawsuit against Kyabazinga William Nadiope IV, claiming ownership of the land on which the multi-billion-shilling palace stands. The High Court…
CDF Kainerugaba Gives 5M To Agago Shooting Victims’ Families
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has extended financial assistance to the families affected by the tragic shooting on 20 October 2024 in Paimol village, Agago District. The incident, involving Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier Private Ameny Bonny, left three people dead and three others injured. The CDF through Lt Gen…
Immigration Stuck With 15,000 Incomplete Passports Backlog
The Directorate of Immigration is grappling with a backlog of 15,000 incomplete passports due to errors made by applicants during the application process. Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, revealed this during a press briefing in Naguru on November 18, 2024. Mundeyi noted that common mistakes such as incorrect personal details,…
Deputy Speaker Tasks Govt on Boosting Tourism Sector Funding
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has criticized the Ugandan government for neglecting the tourism sector despite its significant contribution to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Speaking at the Ekkula Sustainable Tourism Awards 2024 in Kampala, Tayebwa expressed frustration over the sector’s underfunding, calling it a missed opportunity for economic transformation. “Tourism remains one of our top…
Tension As Ambassador Ogwang Is Brutally Arrested For Brandishing Pistol
Lira City witnessed high drama on November 17, 2024, when Dickson Ogwang Okul, former Deputy Ambassador to the United States, was arrested for allegedly brandishing a pistol during a meeting of clan leaders at the Lango Cultural Center. The gathering was part of preparations for the Ateker Festival, set to take place in Soroti City…
Constrained: Ugandan Tea Farmers Seek UGX 126 Billion Government Bailout Amid Sector Crisis
Tea farmers in Uganda have called on the government for a UGX 126 billion bailout to save the struggling sector from potential collapse, as declining global tea prices force some farmers to abandon their plantations. Onesimus Matsiko, the Chairman of the Tea Outgrowers Association Uganda Ltd, made the appeal to Parliament’s Trade Committee, emphasizing the…