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Dr Sudhir Ruparelia Warns Public Against Fake X (Twitter) Account

Prominent Ugandan tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent account impersonating him on X, formerly Twitter. Mr. Ruparelia, chairman of the Ruparelia Group, stated Wednesday that he does not operate any account on the social media platform. The
June 16, 2025

Lawmakers Demand Govt NationWide Testing Of Covid-19

Following a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases country wide, Parliament has called on government to swiftly implement mass testing for Covid-19, to avoid a more disastrous phase as has been observed in other countries. Legislators said the fact that the infection rate
September 26, 2020

Fake Police Social Media Perpetrators Arrested

Police Electronic counter measures squad arrested two people who have been operating fake police Twitter and Facebook accounts posting all sorts of misinformation to redicule the force’s image. The two; Mugerwa Calvin and Ochan Allan from Kitebi and Nabweru respectively are being
September 26, 2020

MPs Task Govt Emergency Response After Makerere Fire Outbreak

Members of Parliament have tasked Government to improve the capacity to address disasters especially in light of the recent fire that gutted Makerere University’s 79-year-old iconic main administration building, also known as the Ivory Tower. Speaker Rebecca Kadaga told the House during
September 26, 2020

Just In! Former Kampala Mayor Nasser Ntege Ssebagala Is Dead

Former Kampala City Council Mayor Alhajji Nasser Ntege Ssebagala has passed on. Ssebagala has been ill for the past three weeks. He has also been a Presidential Advisor. Ssebagala also contested for Presidency before being disqualified for lack of requisite academic qualifications.
September 26, 2020

Just In: Former Kampala Mayor Ssebaggala Passes On

Former Kampala city mayor Hajji Nasser Ntege Ssebaggala has passed on. AlHajji Ssebagala died at International Hospital Kampala where he had been diagnosed after he developed a disorder in his stomach, medically Known as intussusception. More details to follow.
September 26, 2020

Covid-19 Crisis: Over 200 Schools Will Not Re-open

At least 200 private schools will not reopen in October due to accumulated rent arrears in the last six months, according to the private schools proprietors association. Mr Hassadu Kirabira, the National Private Educational Institutions Association (NPEIA) Kampala representative, yesterday said they
September 25, 2020

Sudanese Musician,3 Others Arrested In Gulu Over Illegal Gun

Police at Palabel along Gulu-Nimule high way intercepted Motor vehicle Reg No UBG 877S Toyota wish white in colour with four occupants moving towards Gulu. The Aswa police spokesperson Patrick Okema revealed that upon searching the vehicle, they discovered pistol with 15
September 24, 2020

Covid-19: Govt Is Ill Prepared To Reopen Schools-MPs

Members of Parliament have expressed dissatisfaction at government’s ill-preparedness in regard to the phased re-opening of schools. President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday, 20 September 2020 during a televised address to the nation, announced that schools would open on October 15, 2020. The
September 24, 2020
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