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Explosive Dispute: Brig Lukwamuzi Blocks Activities On Scandalous Lubowa Land
The suspension of activities on a contested 23-acre parcel in Lubowa, Wakiso District, by Brig. Gen. Moses Lukyamuzi, head of Uganda’s Presidential Special Task Force on Land Matters and Environment, has sparked significant public attention. The parcel, linked to allegations of illegal acquisition and subdivision by Philip Munduni and Dr. Bernard Muyaya, became a point…
Minister Kabbyanga Confirms Museveni’s Visit To Kasese,Highlights Govt Reforms
The state Minister of ICT and National Guidance Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga, has revealed that Government of Uganda has this year merged 57 companies, aimed to minimize Government expenditure. In a major legislative shift, Uganda’s Parliament, dissolved Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA mainstreaming under Ministry of works and transport, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre has been merged…
Drama In Court As Besigye Trial Stalls Over Licensing Battle For Defense Lawyers
The trial of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya, has been postponed to December 10, 2024, by the Makindye General Court Martial after a heated debate over defense counsel preparations and licensing. The adjournment follows a request by lead defense lawyer Erias Lukwago, who sought time to finalize the…
France Wipes Out $145.6 Million Of Somalia’s Debt In Historic Nairobi Deal
In a milestone for Somalia’s economic recovery, France officially canceled $145.6 million of Somalia’s debt in a formal agreement signed today in Nairobi. The agreement was inked by Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Egeh, and the French Ambassador to Somalia and Kenya, Arnaud Suquet. This debt cancellation follows the successful negotiations at the Paris Club…
Museveni Shakes Up Police With Promotion Of Five Directors
In a bold move to bolster the leadership of Uganda’s police force, President Yoweri Museveni, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has elevated five senior officers to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP). This latest round of promotions marks a significant reshuffle aimed at injecting fresh energy and strategic…
Ssemakadde Rejects Pheona Wall’s JSC Nomination, Calls For Democratic Leadership
President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS),Isaac Ssemakadde has strongly opposed Pheona Wall’s candidacy as the ULS nominee to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). In a scathing open letter released today, Ssemakadde accused Wall of undermining democratic principles and compromising the judiciary’s integrity during her tenure as ULS president from 2020 to 2022. USL President…
Principal Judge Faults DPP Staff For Manipulating Murder Case, Orders Retrial Of Quality Supermarket Security Guard
Principal Judge Justice Flavian Zeija has criticized senior official Mics Isiah Wanamama from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for allegedly manipulating the plea-bargain process to reduce charges against Moses Ongoriya, a former security guard at Quality Supermarket, from murder to manslaughter. Justice Zeija quashed the plea agreement and ordered a retrial, citing significant flaws…
Anthony Kituuka Steps Down as Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda
Anthony Kituuka has announced his resignation as Managing Director of Equity Bank Uganda, a position he has held since November 2022. His departure, which was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday, comes after a decade-long career at the bank, including six years as Executive Director. Equity Bank’s Board of Directors has acknowledged Mr. Kituuka’s…
Gen Kainerugaba Applauds JICA’s Collaborative Efforts in Advancing Uganda’s Development
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for its impactful and respectful approach to development in Uganda. During a meeting with Mr. Ando Naoki, JICA’s Senior Vice President, the two leaders discussed various ongoing and upcoming development initiatives. Key…
Troubled Businessman Asiimwe Faces Imminent Jail As Forensic Evidence Confirms Forgery
Embattled city businessman and Company Director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe left Buganda Road Court on Friday afternoon sweating plasma after the principal witness from Uganda Forensics Laboratory giving expert evidence to confirm forgery and uttering false documents. During the fully parked court session that was presided over by the Buganda Road Court Chief…