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Speke Resort Didn’t Dump Soil in Lake Victoria – Nema Clarifies on False Media Allegations After Site Inspection

The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has clarified that the developer (Speke Resort) did not dump soil into Lake Victoria as allegedly purported by some media platforms. NEMA officials made remarks after a thorough assessment on Wednesday March 09, 2022. Officials clarified

March 10, 2022

Business

Museveni’s Cow Sold At UGX491m

A cow traced back to President Museveni’s Kisozi Ranch herd sold for R2.1m (Shs491.5m) in an auction on Saturday on South Africa President Cyril Ramphosa’s ranch. According to the state-run New Vision, the three-year-old Ankole cow is called Fafa. Ramaphosa used artificial insemination

March 10, 2022

Business

Kairos Consult’s Priscilla Serukka To Lead New Uganda Airlines Board

The Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication has announced a new Board of Directors for Uganda Airlines to replace the one that was suspended in May last year on the orders of President Museveni. Reports quoting a source from the

March 10, 2022

Business

After Sudhir Exposing Rot, Defunct Greenland Bank Sues BoU Over Liquidation

The shareholders of Greenland Bank Ltd have petitioned the Commercial Division of the High Court over liquidation of their bank that is yet to be concluded after more than two decades. The 27 aggrieved shareholders, led by Mr Sulaiman Kaweesi, state that

March 9, 2022

Politics

‘Guard Your Land Jealously, Gov’t Doesn’t Care’- Kabuleta Cautious As He Takes His Economic Empowerment Message To Rwenzori Sub-region

Kasese: The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) leader Joseph Kabuleta has rallied Ugandans to guard their land jealously and avoid the temptations of selling it. Kabuleta said land is a priceless natural resource which will help Ugandans overcome poverty in future when

March 8, 2022

Security

Police Stuck With Over 5,000 Impounded Motorcycles

The Uganda Police is stuck with 5,015 motorcycles impounded over criminality, violation of road safety and traffic regulations during the lockdown. Police have urged the public, especially those whose motorcycles were impounded during lockdown to pick them up with documents or prepare

March 8, 2022

Security

“First Son”, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Announces Retirement from Army

The son of President Yoweri Museveni, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced his retirement from the army. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Commander Land Forces Gen Muhoozi announced this via his Twitter on Tuesday March 8, 2022. “After 28 years of

March 8, 2022

Uganda

Forgive Us For Tarnishing Your Good Names: Bukedde Apologizes To Tycoon Sudhir, Three Others Over Fake Stories

Bukedde news paper has eaten it’s baseless propaganda against city tycoons led by Sudhir Ruparelia for tarnishing their good names. Without proof, on 12th February 2022, Bukedde stated that President Museveni had ordered office of Inspector General of Government (IGG) to investigate

March 8, 2022

Business·Crime

ANDREW MWENDA: Sale Of Crane Bank To DFCU Will Go Down In History As The Most Fraudulent Transaction By BoU

On February 11, businessman Sudhir Ruparelia won yet another victory in the Supreme Court against Bank of Uganda over the fate of Crane Bank. The central bank closed Crane Bank in October 2016 claiming it was undercapitalised. The latest ruling is a

March 2, 2022

Business

BoU, Crane Bank Saga: Supreme Court Confirms Auditor General’s Report Shs 397 Bn Was Swindled By Greedy BoU Officials In Bank Sale

Supreme Court ruling on Bank of Uganda versus Sudhir Ruparelia in Shs 397 billion case confirms Auditor General’s report that BoU officials swindled the cash in CBL sale. The Supreme Court on February 12, 2022 upheld the earlier rulings of the High

March 1, 2022

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