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New Victoria University Council Eyes Charter Status

Upon assuming his responsibilities as the chairperson of the new 14-member governing council at Victoria University on Wednesday, Joram Kahenano, has said the priority now is to help Victoria University attained the prestigious and important Charter Status. “We have already made an

November 27, 2020

Business

Exposed: Dfcu Bank Under Fire For Hiding Covid-19 Positive Numbers Among Staff

Struggling Dfcu bank has again come under fire for allegedly hiding corona numbers among its staffs at various branches in Kampala. Sources within Dfcu have disclosed that the bank has registered multiple undisclosed cases in the branches of Kampala Road branch, former

November 26, 2020

Politics

Min. Elioda Tumwesigye Warns Opponents To Stop Using His Name As a Campaign Trail

By Nayebare Syrus Sheema Municipality member of parliament who is also the Minister for Science, Technology and innovation, Hon. Elioda Tumwesigye has warned opponents to find a healthy way of looking for votes than blackmail. Elioda made remarks recently while addressing the

November 25, 2020

News

Education Giants Victoria University Swears In New Council Members

Victoria University has today inaugurated a 14 member team of specialists who form its new University council. The function took place at the university headquarters located along Jinja road in Kampala. The new council members are 1. Mr Joram Kahenano as its

November 25, 2020

Crime

FDC’s Amuriat Suspends Campaign After Supporters Perish In Nasty Accident

Two people are said to be dead as Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate, Patrick Oboi Amuriat’s convoy is involved in an accident in Nebbi. The accident occurred at Kimor village, Panyamur Town Council in Pakwach district after a truck registration number

November 24, 2020

Crime·News

Embattled EOC Boss ‘Sylvia Ntambi’ Committed To High Court To Stand Trial

Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Chairperson Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi has been committed to the High court for trial on charges of corruption. Ntambi, battling charges of conspiracy to defraud and corruption, was on Tuesday (November 24, 2020) committed after the state prosecutor Harriet

November 24, 2020

Business·Crime

KCCA Bosses, Law Firm Ssendege & Co. Advocates Pinned In Shs14Bn Scandal

Officers of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and lawyers of city law firm Ssendege & Co. Advocates have been pinned in a plot to rake over Shs14Bn from the Authority’s coffer under the guise of legal costs and compensations. This rip-off

November 24, 2020

News

Countrywide Inspection: UNBS Vows To Close Fuel Stations Violating Quality Measures

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards – UNBS has warned that the next countrywide inspections of fuel stations for quality will lead to the closure of some stations which will be found to have violated standards. The UNBS has been periodically carrying

November 24, 2020

Crime·World News

UN Issues Statement On Uganda Over Brutal Murder Of Unarmed Protesting Civilians Ahead Of 2021 Elections

The United Nations Secretary General Aantonio Guterres has called for restraint in Uganda in the run up to the elections. This follows reports of more than 45 killed in riots that came after the arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi. Below is

November 23, 2020

Crime

Police: More 262 Suspects Arrested Over Kyagulanyi Protests As Death Toll Rises To 45

Security personnel have arrested another 262 suspects in connection to the protests that rocked the country last week. The protests followed the arrest and detention of Robert Kyagulanyi, the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate. Protests broke out spontaneously across the country and

November 23, 2020

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