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Scandal: KCCA Officials On Spot For Blowing Shs 8Bn Under The Guise Of Renovating Old Tax Park
Several officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), are in deep trouble for allegedly swindling over Shs 8 billions in guise of renovation of Old Taxi Park. These are also under fire for defying a Court Order and using this Covid-19 Lockdown to enter a consent judgement between the developers led by Ahabwe Transporters…
Merriment: Speke Group Hotels Host Kampala’s Wedding Partners For A Cocktail
As one way of maintaining its top niche in the hotel business, Speke Group of hotels today hosted Kampala’s top brass wedding planners for a cocktail at Forest Cottages Bukoto. According to the managing Director Speke group of hotels Ms Sheena Ruparelia ,the event will be held quarterly and is basically to work as a…
Panic At Kawempe Police Station As Suspect Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Kawempe Police Station in Kampala has temporarily been closed by authorities after one of the suspects in the cells tested positive for Coronavirus. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Station, Patrick Onyango the incident happened on Wednesday when one of the suspects, a male teen of 15 years who had been arrested on allegations of…
Teachers, Group Employees In Primary and Secondary Schools Jubilate As Treasury Orders For Return Of Capitation Grants
A directive by the Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi to all headteachers across Uganda to return capitation grant in line with the public finance Act 2015, has caused excitement and worry among stakeholders. Headteachers who may not have properly used the money well are worried while teachers, Askari’s and cleaners who did not get…
Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Drags Lawyer Karamagi To Court Over Alleged Defamation
Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has dragged city lawyer Andrew Karamagi to court for alleged defamation. Dr. Sudhir through his lawyers of Galisonga and Company Advocates filed the suit before the Civil Division of High Court in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. According to the businessman, Karamagi posted on his Facebook page statements that were allegedly false and defamatory.…
‘Confined In Sorrow’ Family Releases Burial Arrangements For Deceased Lawyer Sam Mafijiri
The family of the late Yosiya Mafigiri on Monday with deep sorrow announced the passing of their son and Advocate Sam Mafigiri who reportedly collapsed and died on spot. Born on April, 11, 1979, Mafigiri succumbed to a Cardiac arrest on Monday September 7, 2020. “It’s with deep sorrow that we report the passing of…
Covid-19 Crisis: Ugandan Students Expected To Sit For UNEB Exams In March 2021
All indications are that a dead year will not be declared, schools will reopen soon, and national exams usually set by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in November and December, will likely go ahead, in March 2021. According to a letter recently written by the Minister of Education Janet Kataha Museveni to Finance Minister…
DPP’s Office Temporarily Closed As Staff Tests Positive For Covid-19
The Directorate of the Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its offices to the public after a staff tested positive for the Covid-19. According to the statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo, members of the public, DPP field staff and stakeholders have been advised not to visit the office…
Christiano Ronaldo Makes History With 100th International Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo made history in Portugal’s 2-0 win over Sweden, as the legendary footballer became the first European to reach 100 international goals with the first of his two goals in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday. The reigning champions visited Sweden with their captain Ronaldo back in the squad after the 35-year-old Juventus forward…
Uganda’s Kiplimo Is Back Home
What Joshua Cheptegei can do, Jacob Kiplimo will strive to emulate. Ugandan 19-year-old former junior world champion Kiplimo on Tuesday showed he will be the man World record holder Cheptegei keeps and eye on, after he pulled off a stunning come-from behind 5000m win at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava. As Ethiopian World Championship silver…