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Is Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje still Mufti of Uganda?
A court order granting authority to Babirye Yudaya, Burhan Namanya, and one Hussein to organize a special session of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council ( UMSC) General Assembly, has resulted in the group saying they have electing a new Mufti, Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo, supposedly to replace Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje. Hadji Abbas Sekyanzi Muluubya, the…
Court Confirms 78 Charges Against Ex-LRA Commander, 14 dropped
The High Court International Crimes Division has ruled that ex Lord’s Resistance Army – LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo, also known as Latoni, has a case to answer in 78 out of 93 charges. The prosecution has successfully secured this ruling. Loss of the 14 counts is attributed to death, relocation, loss of memory, and advanced…
High Court Confirms Murder, Terror Charges Against Kiggundu Suspect Killers
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has formally charged individuals linked to the killing of Major Mohammad Kiggundu and his bodyguard Sergeant Steven Mukasa. Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, on Monday, confirmed multiple charges against the accused, who will now await trial before a designated panel. The accused, Sheikh Yahaya Ramathan Mwanje, the deputy…
DETAILS! Police Explains How Gang Leader Sobi Met His Death
Paddy Sserunjogi, widely known as Sobi, met a tragic end on Monday afternoon in Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu Sub-county, Gomba district. Residents allegedly attacked and hacked him to death, accusing him of forcefully acquiring land. Confirming Sobi’s demise late in the evening, Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson Superintendent of Police- SP Majid Karim noted the…
Just In: Notorious Kampala Kifeesi Gang Leader Sobi Killed In Gomba Land Wrangle
Paddy Sserunjonji aka Sobi one of the notorious gangsters,who self-confessed as a leader of Kifeesi, a criminal gang, which terrorized Kampala has been hacked to death in Kigesi,Maddu,Gomba district in a land wrangles. More details are coming up…………..
6 Rules You Should Always Follow When Flying
When it comes to flying, there are unspoken rules of etiquette that can make a significant difference in the comfort and experience of both yourself and your fellow passengers. In a survey conducted by the travel search engine Kayak, 1,000 people were asked about these unspoken rules, revealing valuable insights into proper aeroplane etiquette. Here…
WHO Includes False Teeth on List of Neglected Tropical Diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday announced the inclusion of noma disease in its official list of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The decision was recommended by the 17th meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases. The decision has been welcomed because it is likely to expand health services to…
URA Sensitizes Traders on Changes in Valuation Database
Uganda Revenue Authority embarked on the process of amending its valuation database to ensure uniformity in the customs values of imported goods. To ensure smoothness in this process, the tax body reached out to different stakeholders to get their input. It was against this background that URA met with representatives from the textile industry. The purpose…
Operation Harmony: UPDF Assures Defiant Balaalo To Face Bloody Eviction In Northern Uganda
The Deputy Defence Spokesperson and Co-ordinator Communications for operation “Operation Harmony” an operation coined to evict illegal pastoralists from northern Uganda Under presidential executive order number 3, Colonel Deo Akiiki has urged all nomadic pastoralists commonly known as “Balaalo” to comply with the provisions and rules of Executive Order No. 3 as instructed by the…
Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo Replaces Mubajje As Old Kampala Interim Supreme Mufti
Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo has been sworn in as Uganda’s interim Mufti on Sunday, December 17, 2023, replacing suspended Sheikh Shaban Mubajje. Ssemambo has been serving as the first deputy Mufti of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council since January 17, 2021. On December 16, 2023, many Muslim leaders who are members of the Uganda Muslim Supreme…