Block 9
Hard Times: Sudhir’s Kampala Parents Teachers Protest Over Poor Pay,Working Conditions
Teachers at Kampala Parents School have gone on strike, citing delayed salaries, low wages, and allegations of preferential treatment of Indian staff as key grievances. The protest has sparked widespread concern, especially given the school’s status as one of Uganda’s most prestigious institutions. In a video that quickly went viral, teachers expressed their frustrations through…
What Dr. Hamis Kiggundu Can Learn from Fellow Billionaire Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia
Ham Kiggundu has been in the news recently over controversies surrounding the Nakivubo Stadium redevelopment. The Catholic Church expressed displeasure with him over a blocked road leading to one of its facilities, sparking discontent among various stakeholders, including KCCA, vendors, and other city dwellers. The situation has caused significant inconvenience and raised broader questions about…
LOP Ssenyonyi Unveils National Campaign To Oppose Coffee Bill
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has initiated a nationwide campaign opposing the government’s decision to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and transfer its functions to the Ministry of Agriculture. Speaking on November 20, 2024, during a radio interview, Ssenyonyi criticized the move, arguing that it could undermine Uganda’s…
PAC Grills Auditor General Over Audit Discrepancies
The Public Accounts Committees (PAC) have raised concerns about inaccuracies and omissions in financial audits conducted by the Auditor General’s Office for the financial year ending June 30, 2023. These issues were discussed during a harmonization meeting held on November 20, 2022, in Parliament. The meeting aimed to address gaps in audit reports and ensure…
Fresh Kid Lauds Sudhir, Rajiv After Completing Primary Education at Kampala Parents
Ugandan young rapper Fresh Kid real name; Patrick Ssenyonjo last week completed his Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) expressing excitement about reaching this significant milestone. Uganda Airlines Signing out of Kampala Parents School, where he attended a scholarship from the Ruparelia Foundation, he shared his joy at finishing primary school at one of the most prestigious…
UPDF Soldier Sentenced To Death For Triple Murder
A 32-year-old Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier, Private Bonny Ameny, has been sentenced to death by the 5th Infantry Division Field Court Martial after being found guilty of multiple crimes in Agago District. The court, led by Colonel Peter Musherere, delivered the verdict after a two-day trial held in Ngora East Village, Paimol Sub-county.…
Dr Besigye,Obeid Lutale Remanded To Prison Over Illegal Possession Of Firearms
Retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, and his associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have been remanded to prison by the General Court Martial on charges linked to national security and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The court, presided over by Brigadier Freeman Mugabe, heard allegations that the two…
Meet Rajiv’s a McLaren 765LT Spider Valued at About Shs1.7 Billion
City Businessman Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has surprised his son, Rajiv Ruparelia, with a Diwali gift of a brand new 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider, a supercar worth approximately Shs1.7 billion. An excited Rajiv took to social media and shared a video of the grand unveiling with the caption, “Living my childhood dream.” Rajiv also shared photos…
Posta Uganda Grapples With1.7 Billion Debt Crisis,Operational Uncertainty
Uganda’s national postal service, Posta Uganda, is grappling with a debt of UGX 1.7 billion due to unpaid license fees, a burden that has been accumulating since 2017. The matter came to light during a meeting on November 18, 2024, involving the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee and officials from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Abudu…
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…