By Fatemeh Fayyaz It is really difficult to talk about a lady who, through her heirs, spread the light of Imamate in the world; the lady every moment of whose life was spent giving meaning to the role of women in the world. Distances often hinder getting to know, but when it comes to the…
The Ugandan Parliament is grappling with a controversial proposal to decriminalize and regulate prostitution, igniting intense discussions within the Joint Committee of Legal and Gender Affairs. Fox Odoi, MP for West Budama North East, has taken a bold stance, advocating for the legalization of the trade, the creation of designated zones for sex work, and…
A standoff at Kampala Parents School that led to a sit-down strike by teachers has been resolved following a meeting chaired by Ruparelia Group Chairman Sudhir Ruparelia. The discussions, which involved the school’s management, teachers, and the parents’ association, addressed key grievances and reached agreements to restore harmony. The strike, which began last Friday, was…
The Catholic Church’s Marriage Court at Lubaga Cathedral, Uganda, has acknowledged a petition filed against the Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Matthias Mpuuga, for allegedly breaching the church’s laws relating to marriage vows. This comes after a baptized and practicing Catholic, Julius Ssentamu, filed a petition against Mpuuga for unlawfully remarrying and bearing children with his…
The Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ordered the immediate recall of Dickson Ogwang Okul, a diplomat stationed in Sudan, following a controversial incident where he brandished a firearm during a community meeting. Ogwang, who held the rank of Foreign Service Officer Grade II, has been instructed to hand over his duties and report to…
Rajiv Ruparelia’s 2022 McLaren 765LT Spider is a remarkable addition to his car collection, blending extreme performance with striking design. Here are some key details about this high-performance supercar: 1. Engine and Power: The McLaren 765LT Spider is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine, delivering a stunning 755 horsepower (or 563 kW) and 590…
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…
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…
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…
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…
