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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.…
Four Men Remanded Over Killing Of Deputy Lord Mayor Nyanjura’s Brother
Four suspects have been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the killing of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a mobile money operator and brother to Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura. The suspects include Jimmy Mutagubya, a 27-year-old boda-boda rider; Kayemba Bosco, 47, a builder; and two unemployed individuals, Suuna Hamza and Makanga Marvin. Prosecutors…
Court Orders Nine Youths To Defend Themselves In Pastor Kayanja’s Sodomy Case
Nine youths have been ordered by Mwanga II Magistrates Court to defend themselves against charges of falsely accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of sodomy. The accused are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil Mwanda, and Aggrey Kinene. Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Adams Byarugaba ruled on Friday…
ULS Meeting: Court Of Appeal Set To Hear Case To Overturn Judge Ssekaana’s Injunction
Lawyer Jude Byamukama has announced that the Court of Appeal will hear applications No. 749 and 750 of 2024 on January 15, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The applications seek to overturn Justice Musa Ssekaana’s injunction that halted the Uganda Law Society (ULS) Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and elections planned for December 17, 2024. The injunction,…
Last Stand: Discontented Allen Kagina Oversees UNRA’s Asset Handover To Works Ministry
Allen Kagina, the long-serving Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA),for years, she had dedicated herself to transforming Uganda’s road infrastructure, but the recent passing of the UNRA Repeal Bill signaled the end of an era. By December 30, 2024, UNRA would cease to exist, its responsibilities absorbed into the Ministry of Works…
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‘You Order, We Deliver’- Luxurious Speke Hotel Unveils a Home Delivery Policy To Save Clients From Unnecessary Movements
Situated at the heart of Kampala City, just 20 minutes’ drive from Entebbe International Airport, and close to banks and business centers, Speke Hotel offers all the charms of bygone days complimented by efficient, modern services and facilities with its sumptuous restaurant and heavily stocked bar to break your busy day into a smooth one via its…
“Apartments Revolution”- A Look At How All These Fancy Apartments Are Changing The Face Of Hospitality Industry In Uganda
The real estate and hospitality sub sectors are going through a bumpy time having to deal with the economic shocks facing the country. These two are playing hard to survive by being responsive to the economic demands. Investment is hard to come by. However the Ruparelia Group under the direction of Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has…
“I Put Lots Of Money & 25 Years Of My Time and You Steal My bank! BoU & It’s Mafias Must Pay For Their Sins For Stealing My Bank – Sudhir
Several public officials, most recently Investment Minister Evelyn Anite have talked about “mafia” in government but one man Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia knows how to win against them. And unlike public figures who fear to mention the mafia, Sudhir didn’t shy away from saying that former BoU Executive Director In Charge of Commercial Bank Supervision Justine…
“President Museveni Misguided By Technocrats On Uganda’s Economy”- Lawyer Mulangira
City Lawyer and political analyst Kaweesa Hope Mulangira has come out to say that it looks like the President of Uganda Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is being misguided by the technical people who tell lies about the reality of the economy just to impress him. Counsel Mulangira’s words come at a time when the world…
“The future i see is people will have upcountry homes and only do apartments in cities” – Sudhir Advises Youth To Go Into Real Estate Business
Billionaire and Chairman Ruparelia Group of Companies, Sudhir Ruparelia has advised Ugandans to put their money in the real estate business because it’s one of the few businesses that can endure storms of Uganda’s economy. In an exclusive interview with this website, the real estate mogul told Ugandans not to take the Real Estate business…
“You exceeded your mandate and acted without jurisdiction, thus illegally,”- Court Dustbins COSASE Report On Asian Properties Already Handled By Court And Other Processes
Parliament’s committee on Sub-Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) have been dealt a blow after court ruled that its subcommittee did its work illegally as it tried to act as court in investigating properties under the Departed Asians Property Custodian Board (DAPCB). Mohamed Allibhai, the applicant had dragged the Attorney General to…