The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), the government agency that is mandated to eliminate discrimination and inequalities against any individual in state institutions, is in the spotlight amid allegations of tribalism and corruption. The allegations, which are a subject of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, are allegedly orchestrated by the chairperson of EOC, Ms Sylvia Ntambi…
Police in Entebbe Municipality have put out a fire that broke out at Moka Energy Petrol station located at Kitala Garuga Road.Two fire tenders arrived at the scene and were able to contain the fire from spreading any further. According to deputy Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson Luke Oweyesigyire said that Preliminary investigations show that the…
The Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Mrs Sylvia Ntambi Muwebwa has been charged in the Anti-corruption Court amid allegations of tribalism and corruption. Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi is jointly charged with other nine officials of the commission, who include: Mujuni Mpitsi, the Secretary to the Commission; Olwor Sunday Nicholas, the Undersecretary; Moses Mugabe, a…
A boda boda cyclist who last week attempted to burn himself to death at Kireka Police Station, has died from the hospital where he had been admitted a few days ago. On Monday, Emmanuel Kabanda, attempted to commit suicide, after his motorcycle was impounded by Kireka Police team when he was found riding it in…
The origin of the fire that has razed down Makerere University’s main building remains unknown as different versions of where the fire begun emerge. The Sunday morning fire that gutted three quarters of the main building is suspected to have begun from the public relations office according to the official reports following a closed door…
Another fire outbreak has been reported at Makerere University. The other Ivory Tower structure that initially had not been affected by the fire, is now in flames. We’ve learnt that this structure houses the council room which shares the same floor with the Vice Chancellor’s office. Police brigade had left the scene. Details to follow…
Intelligence organs and security forces are actively investigating the fire outbreak at Makerere University Main building that started today at around midnight hours. The fire is believed to have started from the roof spreading to floors that house both records and finance departments; a lot of property has been destroyed, this website has learnt. By…
The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations [NGO Bureau] has cancelled the operating license of Bryan White Foundation, an organization belonging to Kampala socialite Bryan Kirumira. This was revealed by Patrick Onen Ezaga, the senior communication officer of the NGO Bureau at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala today. One said, the decision was taken after…
Police has started investigating murder case where three suspects hired a special hire driver one Batte Christopher, 58, a resident of Nyenje and stabbed him to death. According to the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Luke Oweyesigyire, suspects hired a cab driver to take them to Bajjo village. While on the way, suspects decided to…
There are running battles between Police and People Power activists in Kamwokya city suburbs in Kampala protesting the continued provocation by music promoter, Charles Orema alias Sipapa. Police moved in to disperse the activists when they blocked Old Kira road right from the house belonging to Fred Ssentamu Nyanzi alias Chairman Nyanzi and the offices…
