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NRM To Train SPLM How To Fight Corruption, Ideology At Kyankwanzi
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have entered a cooperation agreement to facilitate ideological training of the South Sudanese ruling party leaders here in Uganda at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. The two parties resolved today Saturday in a high-level meeting that featured both leaders of the NRM…
Bank Fraud: Equity Loses UGX 1.2 Bn Through Credit Card Sophisticated Hack
Equity Bank, a leading financial institution with operations in Uganda, has suffered a significant loss in its Kenyan operation due to a sophisticated credit card hack. The hack, which occurred between April and July 2023, resulted in a loss of UGX 1.2 billion (KES 322.1 million), has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the bank’s…
Sex Predator: Serial Rapist Jailed After Getting 42 Life Sentences
A South African serial rapist who assaulted children as young as nine years old – has received 42 life sentences. Nkosinathi Phakathi was convicted of 90 counts of rape – attacks that he carried out between 2012 and 2021. The 40-year-old sometimes made children watch him raping his victims and also forced young boys to…
Exposed: Minister Anite’s Hidden Agenda At UIA Unearthed After Board Sacking
The grand plan by State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite to uproot the UIA Boss Robert Mukiza in order to protect her interests was properly orchestrated at the beginning of this year. It started with the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) surprise and dramatic raid at the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) offices on January…
Visionary Leader: MP Jennifer Muheesi Spearheads Coffee Distribution Campaign In Kazo To Spur Household Incomes
Kazo District has seen significant development efforts over the past two weeks, spearheaded by Hon. Jennifer Muheesi and her team. In a major initiative, coffee seedlings were distributed across the district, marking a key milestone in the ongoing drive to boost agricultural productivity. Despite challenges posed by local politics, the development agenda was kept separate…
Iranian Leader Pays Tribute to Martyred Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah
Tehran, Iran — Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, who was killed in a tragic incident in Beirut on September 28, 2024. In a solemn message, Khamenei praised Nasrallah as a distinguished leader, a scholar, and the symbol…
CDF Gen Muhoozi, South Sudan Counterpart Discuss Security Cooperation For East Africa Region
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this afternoon held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol. The meeting at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters focused on regional security issues of mutual interest. The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Uganda…
Nathan Mubiru Kiiku: Another Dreadful FDC Katonga Failure Shows Ambition Is Built On Little More Than Delusion
For Elias Lukwago and the FDC Katonga faction, a list of dreadful days just got longer. Quite where this ranks is a moot point, but it was wretched, both shocking and yet familiar. Outmaneuvered by the Electoral Commission, the faction again looked disjointed and incoherent. The latest setback the rejection of their proposed party, People’s…
On The Spot: DFCU Bank Under Scrutiny For Freezing Diaspora Investor’s Accounts
Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi left Uganda many years ago to seek greener pastures and his country of destination was Canada. He got a breakthrough ten years ago when together with European friends founded Dennis Daniel Investment Group (DDIGL). On its website, the company says to have been at the heart of the development and growth for…
Marvelous: Tourism Ministers,Singer Bebe Cool Commission New Kasese Equator Monument
The Ministers of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Tom Butime and Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka in company of musician Bebe Cool on Friday, September 27, commissioned the new Kikorongo Equator line point and monument in Kasese. This was part of the World Tourism Day celebrations. The new equator monument is an exciting development for both…