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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…
ULS President Ssemakadde Writes Open Letter To Chief Justice, Calling For Judicial Reform
In a powerful open letter, Isaac K. Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has called on the Chief Justice, Hon. Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, to take immediate action to address what he describes as a “judicial crisis” in Uganda. The letter, sent this week, highlights growing concerns over the delays in the Supreme Court’s…
Heart Breaking: I Was Kidnapped From Kenya-Frustrated Don Nasser Begs For Bail After Terrifying Prison Ordeal
Kampala businessman and socialite Nasser Nduhukire, popularly known as Don Nasser, has petitioned the High Court’s International Crimes Division to grant him bail, citing multiple grounds, including allegations of being kidnapped in Nairobi, Kenya. Nduhukire, who faces charges of aggravated child trafficking and defilement alongside his co-accused Promise Ateete, argued through his legal team that…
Panic As Joint Security Committee Probes 18 Senior Staff BoU Over 62Bn Money Heist
A wave of uncertainty has engulfed the Bank of Uganda (BoU) following the launch of an intensive investigation into the disappearance of Shs62 billion from one of its central accounts. A joint security team, including experts from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Directorate of Interpol and Security (DIS), and the National Information Technology Authority…
Govt Squeezed To Explain Arrest,Repatriation Of Col Besigye From Kenya
The Ugandan government has been ordered to explain the arrest and repatriation of opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye from Nairobi, Kenya, amid rising domestic and international criticism. Parliament has given the government until next Tuesday to deliver a detailed statement regarding the operation, which allegedly involved security operatives forcibly returning Dr. Besigye to Uganda without…
Liaise With Attorney General, Prime Minister To Amend 1964 Outdated Law- Among Tells Off Stuck Red Cross
The Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Anita Among, has called on the leadership of the Uganda Red Cross Society to work closely with the Attorney General and Prime Minister’s offices to initiate amendments to the outdated Red Cross Act of 1964. During a meeting with Red Cross Secretary General Robert Kwesiga, Speaker Among acknowledged the…
Granted: Musician Alien Skin Secures Bail
Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to popular singer Patrick Mulwana, better known as Alien Skin, who faces charges of causing grievous harm. On Thursday, Chief Magistrate Esther Adikini set bail conditions at shs1 million cash for the artist and shs5 million non-cash for each of his three sureties. Alien Skin’s legal team successfully…
In Hot Soup: MPs Order Minister Anite To Resign Over Tibet Hima Company Contract Scandal
The Environment and Natural Resources Committee of Parliament has urged the resignation of Evelyn Anite, Uganda’s State Minister for Finance in charge of Privatization and Investment. The demand comes in the wake of a contentious decision to terminate a 25-year concession agreement with Tibet Hima Mining Company, a Chinese firm that had been tasked with…