Block 9

Big Story: Parliament Probes UETCL Bosses Over Corruption, Mismanagement & Controversial UGX 28Billion Compensation Deal

Members of Parliament on the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources are probing allegations of mismanagement and corruption at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL). While interfacing with the board members of UETCL on Thursday, 17 March 2022, the Committee Chairperson, Hon. Emmanuel Otaala expressed concern about the mismanagement of the company resulting from a…

Big Story: IGG Probes Over Shs1bn Ubos Fraud

The Inspector General of Government (IGG) is investigating top officials at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) over alleged fraud of more than Shs2b spent in ghost activities. By presstime, Dr Chris Mukiza, the Ubos executive director, had declined to discuss the matter, referring all inquiries to the Ombudsman. However, Sources privy to the investigations…

EXPLOSIVE: How Speaker Kadaga & Confidant Hon. Okupa Spent Over US $764,000 (Shs2.8 BN) In-less Than 2 Years In Travels Abroad

Since taking office as Deputy Speaker of Parliament way back in 2001 (20 years ago in May 2021), Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has created one of the most secretive but powerful political hegemony within the NRM environs in modern Uganda’s Political history. It’s hard to tell how much the legendary Woman Member of Parliament…

Amnesty International Joins Push To Free Presidential Runner Robert Kyagulanyi

The Ugandan authorities must immediately lift the police and military siege of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi’s home and release him and his wife Barbara Itungo Amnesty International said as the post-election blockade entered its 7th day. Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine was declared runner-up by the Electoral Commission in last week’s presidential election,…

Big Story: How KCCA Officials Messed Up Youth Fund Programs, Stole Billions of Gov’t Funds In Shoddy Deals

Kampala: If there is any government Authority that frustrating President Yoweri Museveni’s fight against corruption, then it is the City Hall based Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), because investigators indicate that officials there are involved in gross abuse of government funds and tax payers’ money. This is because officials at KCCA not only embezzled funds…

Just In! Energy Mafias Rock Parliament As Patriotic Young Turks Question AIGP Akullo’s Involvement In Min. Energy Corruption

Panic has rocked Parliament as renowned Parliamentarian and Lawyer Hon. Paul Akamba an Independent legislator representing Busiki County, in Namutumba District wrote to the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga disowning his own signature as a seconder of a motion that was to be moved on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday 26th May…

Energy Mafias Debunked Part III: How Werikhe, Turyagyenda Corruptly Swindled Shs15 Bn For 3 Electricity Distribution Projects In Acholi, Bunyoro & Kiruhura

FUNDING THE COUP THROUGH ENERGY AND MINERALS CORRUPTION By the Capital Times Investigative Unit In part 3 of the Energy Mafias series, we analyse what some would believe is the biggest conspiracy under the NRM Government by bringing to you the modus operandi of the invisible cartel commandeered by former PS Kabagambe Kallisa and has also…

Just In: Top Energy Officials Fired On Presidential Orders Over Massive Theft Of Electricity Distribution Funds

By Our Reporter Kampala: Two senior officials of Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have FINALLY been interdicted with immediate effect on orders from the President, His Excellency General Yoweri K. Museveni through the Energy Minister, Hon. Dr. Mary Goretti Kituttu (PhD). According our reliable sources, the President has been frustrated by the Minister and her Permanent…

NUP Lawyer Musisi Slams Electoral Commission’s Decision To Extend Voter Registration Period

The National Unity Platform (NUP) legal representative George Musisi has raised concerns over the Electoral commission’s (EC) decision to extend the voter registration timeline. Lawyer Musisi suggested that this extension could provide President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with additional time to solidify his political base ahead of the 2026 general elections. Initially set to run from…

President Kagame Tasks African Leaders To Adopt Single Currency

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has urged African nations to unite and establish a common currency anchored in the continent’s abundant resources, as a means of reducing dependence on Western economic systems. Kagame’s call, made on December 23, 2024, reflects growing dissatisfaction among African leaders with the global financial order. Speaking passionately, Kagame criticized the current…

Crisis: Police Officers Cry Out To Speaker Among,PM Nabbanja For Rescue As Several Miss December Salaries Ahead Of Christmas

A wave of frustration and bitterness has engulfed the Uganda Police Force as several officers face unexplained salary delays and deductions ahead of the Christmas celebrations. The crisis has prompted calls for immediate intervention by top government officials, including Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba, Minister of Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafiire, Minister of State for…

I Have Been Secretly Working With FDC’s Dr Nabwiso & He Had Embraced NRM Govt -Museveni

The late Dr. Frank Nabwiso, a former Kagoma MP and seasoned political figure, was laid to rest in Mutai village, Jinja District, amidst remarks highlighting his contributions to national development and his evolving political allegiances. During the funeral, State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Ms. Persis Namuganza, delivered President Yoweri Museveni’s condolence message,…

Ugandans In Crisis As UAE Visa Amnesty Ends

As the UAE visa amnesty program officially ended in December 2024, thousands of Ugandans without valid documentation in the country face a dire situation. The program, which was initially introduced to help undocumented residents resolve their legal status or exit the UAE without incurring fines or facing penalties, has left many stranded after its expiration.…

1 2 3 733
SPREAD THE STORY