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Disturbing Video: Police Reveal Why They Shot At Mark X Car
The Uganda police have spoken out about a video that circulated all over social media on Monday, in which a policeman was filmed shooting at a grey Mark X car that had been flagged down by traffic police. According the police, the driver of the said vehicle had been involved in an accident and was…
Gaiety As East Africa’s Leading Private Victoria University Unveils Prof. Opuda-Asiko As Third Chancellor
Victoria University (VU) has on Tuesday unveiled Prof John Opuda Asibo as its new University chancellor in a scientific ceremony that was held in the University’s Auditorium. In a statement issued by the University, the entire Victoria University community welcomed Prof. John Opuda-Asibo into the VU fraternity and wished him the best in carrying out…
Police Officer Shoots Self In Leg During Youth Elections
A police officer identified as Betty Achom accidentally shot her left leg ankle as police was handling the violent youths during youth elections in Lufula Bwaise II ward, Nile Post has learnt. According to Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, Achom had loaded her gun and the bullet was already in the chamber. “She accidentally…
EC Expected To Issue Detailed Report On Youth Elections Today
The Electoral Commission is today expected to conclude elections for youth committees in areas where the process was disrupted by violence yesterday. The Electoral Commission last evening concluded elections for Village/Cell Youth Committees countrywide with most villages successfully conducting their polls. The commission’s acting spokesperson Paul Bukenya says in Kampala Capital City by close of…
Just In! FDC’s Patrick Amuriat, Two Other Party Members To Run For President In 2021 Polls
The current Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President Eng. Patrick Amuriat alias POA has on Tuesday August, 18, 2020 announced that he will run for President of Uganda in the coming 2021 Elections. Mr. Amuriat, broke silence during a Tuesday presser at the FDC headquarters in Najanankubi. In his message, POA said he will be…
U.S Gov’t Imposes Sanctions, Visa Restrictions On 2 Ugandan Judges Over Child Adoption Scam
The United States has imposed financial sanctions and visa restrictions on four Ugandan individuals for their involvement in activities that victimized young children in a corrupt adoption scheme. Ugandan judges Moses Mukiibi and Wilson Musalu Musene, and Ugandan lawyer Dorah Mirembe and her associate Patrick Ecobu, participated in a scam whereby young children were removed…
Breaking: Barcelona Sack Setien After Champions League Humiliation
Barcelona Football Club have sacked head coach Quique Setien after a trophy-less campaign that culminated in European humiliation. The club announced the decision on Monday, just days after the club were embarrassed in the Champions League quarter-finals in a record-breaking loss to Bayern Munich. Having already been beaten to the Liga title by arch-rivals Real Madrid, Barcelona were annihilated 8-2…
Breaking! Vision Group Staff Tests Positive For Covid-19
An employee of Vision Group tested positive for Covid19 over the weekend, Robert Kabushenga, the Group’s chief executive said in a Monday statement. In a memo sent to all staff, Mr Kabushenga said the employee tested positive on Sunday and that his contacts have been urged to self-isolate for 14 days. “I wish to inform you…
Gov’t Threatens To Suspend Public Transport To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus
Government has threatened to halt public transport for failure to adhere to standard operating procedure (SOPs) peddled at curbing the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. According to the minister of works and transport, Gen Katumba Wamala, passengers, boda-boda cyclists and taxi operators are undermining SOPs which include; wearing face masks, sanitizing, keeping social and overloading. “Fellow Ugandans, it…
Am a Director of Financial Markets Development Coordination, Can’t Be Summoned Like a Chicken Thief – BoU’s Sekabira Tells Police
Troubled Bank of Uganda (BoU) Director for Financial Markets Development Coordination (FMDC) Benedict Sekabira has rebuffed summons by the Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department (CIID), telling operatives that he cannot be summoned like a chicken thief. Sekabira is wanted by Police to explain his role in the concealment and seizure of the land titles belonging…