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KAGINA PREPARES TO HAND OVER UNRA TO MINISTRY OF WORKS.

KAGINA PREPARES TO HAND OVER UNRA TO MINISTRY OF WORKS.

 Kampala, Uganda – As the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) prepares to wind down its operations following the enactment of the UNRA Repeal Act by President Museveni, the agency has outlined a detailed plan for the handover of its functions and assets to the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT). The transition, which is set to be completed by December 30, 2024, will see the transfer of responsibilities, assets, and staff...
A man married a dog

A man married a dog

A video circulating on Instagram has left viewers stunned, showing a white man getting married to a dog in an elaborate wedding ceremony . The event, held in a warm and supportive atmosphere with friends and family in attendance, has sparked strong reactions and moral concerns among social media users.In the video, the man is dressed in a suit, while the dog, his "bride," is wearing a white bridal gown....
BULAMBULI MUDSLIDE UPDATE: 15 Bodies Retrieved, 15 Injured People Rescued And Rushed to Hospital, 113 Still missing.

BULAMBULI MUDSLIDE UPDATE: 15 Bodies Retrieved, 15 Injured People Rescued And Rushed to Hospital, 113 Still missing.

A total of 15 bodies have been retrieved, while 15 injured people have been rescued and admitted to Buluganya Health Center three.Unfortunately, 113 people are still missing, but efforts are underway to locate them.The Police together with other sister security agencies with the help of the local community have intensified rescue operations, that is however, being hindered by impassable roads, which are preventing vehicles, including ambulances and wheel loaders, from reaching the...
AMBASSADOR PULLS OUT PISTOL TO SHOOT LANGO CULTURAL LEADERS AFTER BEING TOLD TO EXIT MEETING, POLICE FORCEFULLY DISARMS HIM.

AMBASSADOR PULLS OUT PISTOL TO SHOOT LANGO CULTURAL LEADERS AFTER BEING TOLD TO EXIT MEETING, POLICE FORCEFULLY DISARMS HIM.

 Dozens of elderly clan leaders scampered to hide under a banana plantation as security personnel wrestled Uganda’s former deputy Ambassador to the US, Mr Dickson Ogwang Okul to disarm him after drawing a pistol at a meeting. Drama unfolded when Mr Okul, who is currently serving in Khartoum as Charge d’ Affaires, stormed a meeting at the Lango Cultural Centre with his two bodyguards at around 1:37pm. One of the bodyguards...
Coffee Bill: MP Zaake rushed to hospital after scuffle at Parliament.

Coffee Bill: MP Zaake rushed to hospital after scuffle at Parliament.

 Mityana Municipality MP, Francis Zaake has been rushed to hospital after a scuffle broke out in the chambers of Parliament during plenary sitting. This is after Mr Zaake raised fears of insecurity in the House chambers claiming some people who are not MPs had entered the House with guns. It is alleged that after his submission, Mr Zaake proceeded to where Kilak North MP Anthony Akol was seated and tried to take...
Bunyoro Kingdom Rejects UCDA Rationalization, Calls for Increased Funding

Bunyoro Kingdom Rejects UCDA Rationalization, Calls for Increased Funding

The Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Andrew Byakutaga, has voiced strong opposition to the Ugandan government’s proposal to rationalize the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA).He argues that the authority plays a vital role in the coffee sector, recommending that the government increase its funding and set clear annual targets for improvement.As discussions continue over the potential rationalization of UCDA, Byakutaga questions the timing of the proposal, particularly as Uganda’s...
REPORT REVEALS ALARMING HUMAN RIGHT ABUSES IN KARAMOJA MINING SECTOR.

REPORT REVEALS ALARMING HUMAN RIGHT ABUSES IN KARAMOJA MINING SECTOR.

 A newly released report by civil society organization Green Deal has exposed severe environmental and human rights abuses stemming from mining operations in Karamoja sub-region, raising urgent calls for corporate accountability and government intervention. Titled Promise and Peril, the report documents distressing findings, highlighting the detrimental impact of large corporations like Toro Cement Limited on indigenous communities. Green Deal's legal associate, Ronald Nampura, emphasized that the report aims to support local communities,...
THE INTERNATIONAL CRIME DIVISION SENTENCES FORMER LRA COMMANDER , THOMAS KWOYELO TO 40 YEARS IN JAIL

THE INTERNATIONAL CRIME DIVISION SENTENCES FORMER LRA COMMANDER , THOMAS KWOYELO TO 40 YEARS IN JAIL

??| The International Crimes Division sitting in Gulu has sentenced former LRA Commander, Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in jail.Kwoyelo who was convicted of 44 counts of crimes against humanity, and war crimes, has however already served fifteen years and will now be left with 25 more years.A court in Uganda has sentenced Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army, to 40 years in prison for war...
Museveni Urges Ugandans to Embrace Swahili for Commerce, Pledges 100 Million to Swahili Sacco

Museveni Urges Ugandans to Embrace Swahili for Commerce, Pledges 100 Million to Swahili Sacco

President  Museveni has called upon Ugandans to learn and embrace the Swahili language, recognising its critical role in facilitating trade and communication within the East African region.Museveni made this appeal while presiding over the graduation of more than 340 Swahili Cadres at Kyambogo, an event that marked a significant step in the government’s efforts to promote Swahili as a national language and a medium of exchange.He emphasised that the learning...
"CHURCH TOILET TURNED INTO LOVE NEST"; POLICE IN KISORO DISTRICT ARREST BENON MULENGA AND HIS WIFE ADRITTE NYAIRAMAHORO

"CHURCH TOILET TURNED INTO LOVE NEST"; POLICE IN KISORO DISTRICT ARREST BENON MULENGA AND HIS WIFE ADRITTE NYAIRAMAHORO

Police in Kisoro have arrested two individuals, Benon Mulenga and Adritte Nyiramahoro, for allegedly engaging in intimate activities in the toilets of St. Peter's Gisoro Catholic Parish.According to reports, the pair was caught in the act, leading to their immediate arrest. Police in Kisoro arrests a couple caught red-handed in intimacy related action in the toilets at St. Peter's Gisoro Catholic parish.Mulenga Benon and Nyiramahoro Adrine,a pair from Kanaba,say they...
MILITARY COURT MARTIAL SENTENCES 16 NUP SUPPORTERS FOR FIVE YEARS FOR TREACHERY

MILITARY COURT MARTIAL SENTENCES 16 NUP SUPPORTERS FOR FIVE YEARS FOR TREACHERY

The Court Martial in Makindye on Wednesday has sentenced the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to three months and 22 days in prison.The guilty plea Olivia Lutaaya and 16 of her fellow political prisoners turned in to the General Court Martial could only secure their conviction, their long walk to freedom goes on for at least another three months. supporters Olivia Lutaaya, 15 other NUP supporters have been sentenced...
DEADLY FUEL TANKER BLAST IN KIGOGWA, WAKISO; SEVERAL FEARED DEAD

DEADLY FUEL TANKER BLAST IN KIGOGWA, WAKISO; SEVERAL FEARED DEAD

DEVELOPING: Several people are reported dead and scores injured after a fuel tanker overturned and caught fire at Kigogwa Town on Kampala-Bombo road in Kasangati, Wakiso District. Police said Tuesday that a multi-agency response team "swiftly responded to the scene" following the 3pm fire.At 3:00 PM today, October 22, 2024, a fuel tanker overturned and caught fire at Kigogwa Town along the Kampala-Bombo road in Kasangati, Wakiso District.Reports indicate several people...
FUEL TANKER EXPLOSION KILLS MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE IN NIGERIA.

FUEL TANKER EXPLOSION KILLS MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE IN NIGERIA.

More than 150 people, including children, were killed and dozens of others wounded after an overturned fuel tanker exploded in northwestern Nigeria.The crash took place on an expressway in Jigawa State. People then rushed to the vehicle to collect the fuel, police spokesman Lawan Shiisu Adam said.Deadly tanker accidents are common in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, which lacks an efficient railway system to transport cargo.People often salvage fuel with...
NRM PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER CHARGED AFTER SLAPPING TRAFFIC OFFICER IN VIRAL VIDEO

NRM PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER CHARGED AFTER SLAPPING TRAFFIC OFFICER IN VIRAL VIDEO

NRM's Timbitwire Charged After Slapping Police Officer in Viral VideoMercy Timbitwire, a Public Relations Officer at the NRM Secretariat, appeared at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court today facing multiple charges related to a viral incident last week where she was filmed slapping a traffic police officer. The prosecutors have opened two separate case files against her.In the first file, Timbitwire is charged with robbery involving two mobile phones worth 800,000 shillings...
UGANDAN HUSTLER KASUMBA, JUMA SET TO BE EXCUTED IN SAUDI ARABIA

UGANDAN HUSTLER KASUMBA, JUMA SET TO BE EXCUTED IN SAUDI ARABIA

Days after Uganda govt officials signed an agreement with fellow Saudi Arabia officials on how to release ugandans who are in captivity across the desert kingdom, now a Ugandan Kasumba Juma, 26 years and father of two is awaiting execution in Saudi Arabia after finding him guilty of carrying illegal drugs to the country.    Several sources have confirmed that Juma was lured by a lady only identified as Shamim...
SFC soldier shoots three dead in Agago

SFC soldier shoots three dead in Agago

According to the UPDF fifth infantry division spokesperson, Capt Edrin Mawanda, the incident happened  around midnight on Sunday when Private Bonny Ameny escaped from his place of work at Lokum detach and went to  Ngora East  village, Ngora Parish, Paimol sub county, Agago District where he shot five people.“Preliminary information indicates that Pte Amenoy Bonny, 45 had misunderstandings with his wife one Angom Betty who escaped from him. It's further...
UGANDA POLICE RECOGNIZES TRAFFIC OFFICER'S EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE DURING RAINY DUTY

UGANDA POLICE RECOGNIZES TRAFFIC OFFICER'S EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE DURING RAINY DUTY

OFFICER RECOGNIZED FOR DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT DURING RAINY TRAFFIC DUTYA Uganda's Traffic Police Officer identified as Tusiime whose video went viral while controlling traffic in rain at Mawanda road, Kampala has received recognition for his dedication and commitment while managing traffic duties in challenging weather conditions.In their official Facebook account, ACP KITUUMA RUSOKE posted  "Let me introduce you to the officer many of you saw on social media braving the rain to...
GRAVITY OMUTUJJU FACES HEART BREAK WITH THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER MRS. JANE KAJOINA

GRAVITY OMUTUJJU FACES HEART BREAK WITH THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER MRS. JANE KAJOINA

Ugandan rapper Gravity Omutujju, whose real name is Gereson Wabuyi, is mourning the untimely passing of his beloved mother, Ms. Jane Kajoina. A strong pillar of support in her son's music career, Ms. Kajoina frequently attended his annual concerts, proudly standing by him as he rose to prominence in the Ugandan music scene. Tragically, Ms. Jane Kajoina passed away early today, leaving the rapper and his family in deep sorrow.According to...
A pregnant woman dies with her unborn baby after being hit by a police car

A pregnant woman dies with her unborn baby after being hit by a police car

A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after the car they were travelling in was hit by an unmarked police car.The Metropolitan Police said an unmarked police vehicle was in collision with a member of the public’s car on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road.The heavily pregnant woman and her unborn baby died as a result of their injuries.London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and...
Baby dead and 65 rescued in Channel sinking

Baby dead and 65 rescued in Channel sinking

A baby has died after a boat attempting to cross the English Channel sank on Thursday night, French authorities say.Officials said the overloaded boat carrying migrants started sinking off the coast of Wissant in northern France. Rescuers called to the scene rescued 65 people, including some who were in the water. Searches to find more people at sea found an unconscious baby, who was later declared dead, officials said.The local prefecture said...
THE CHEATING RING! UBTEB staff on spot for aiding exam fraud

THE CHEATING RING! UBTEB staff on spot for aiding exam fraud

During the post-examination feedback workshop at Nyamitanga Technical Institute in Mbarara City last Friday, the principals said that despite efforts to combat cheating, they are being undermined by supervisors and invigilators deployed by UBTEB who accept bribes from students to cheat.Mumbogwe Milton, the Principal of Kichwaba Technical Institute, revealed that supervisors establish tally centres with students who pool money together to pay the supervisors.Ayijuka Rodgers, the Director of Rap Technical...
SIX DEAD , FIVE INJURED IN FATAL COLLISION ON KAMPALA - GULU HIGHWAY

SIX DEAD , FIVE INJURED IN FATAL COLLISION ON KAMPALA - GULU HIGHWAY

Six Dead, Five Injured in Fatal Collision on Kampala-Gulu Highway. Police in Luwero are investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at around 4:00 PM. The crash, which took place in Sinalya, Bombo Town Council, along the Kampala-Gulu highway, claimed six lives and left five others injured.According to ASP Twiniineamima Sam, the public relations officer for the Savannah region, the accident involved a Toyota Hiace (registration...
THE CDF GEN MUHOOZI KAINERUGABA FULFILLS HIS PROMISE OF HOSTING THE PARTICIPANTS OF INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION PARADE FOR LUNCHEON

THE CDF GEN MUHOOZI KAINERUGABA FULFILLS HIS PROMISE OF HOSTING THE PARTICIPANTS OF INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION PARADE FOR LUNCHEON

The CDF and SPA/SO Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has today fulfilled his promise of hosting the Participants of Independence Day Celebrations parade for a luncheon.The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted a luncheon at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters to appreciate the participants of the Independence Day Parade.The event brought together participants from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), and...
Ministry of Finance Apologises for Errors in 2024 Census Results

Ministry of Finance Apologises for Errors in 2024 Census Results

MBARARA – The Ministry of Finance has issued a public apology for the errors that appeared in the recently released 2024 census results, which were compiled by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).State Minister of Finance for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, acknowledged the mistakes and apologized to the Ugandan public during an interview with Nile Post in Mbarara.Musasizi explained that the errors were due to transpositions, where figures were mistakenly...
KAMPALA HIGH COURT OVERTURNS NUP'S IVAN WAFULA WIN IN DISPUTED MAKINDYE Ii ELECTION

KAMPALA HIGH COURT OVERTURNS NUP'S IVAN WAFULA WIN IN DISPUTED MAKINDYE Ii ELECTION

The High Court in Kampala has nullified the election of Ivan Wafula, the National Unity Platform’s Lord Councillor for Makindye East II, ruling that he was illegally nominated for the 2021 elections. As a consequence ,the Civil Division presided by Justice Ssekaana has declared that Yasin Omari Assini of the ruling National Resistance Movement, the runner-up in the election, should replace Wafula as the new Lord Councillor for Makindye East...
KITEEZI CAMP CLOSED, LAND LORDS SEEK COMPENSATION

KITEEZI CAMP CLOSED, LAND LORDS SEEK COMPENSATION

Kiteezi camp closed, landlords seek compensation.The Office of the Prime Minister has officially closed the survivors' camp at Kiteezi and issued an ultimatum for the survivors of the Kiteezi Landfill collapse to vacate the camp by tomorrow. However, the closure has sparked concerns among landlords whose houses were demolished, prompting calls for clarification on their compensation and relocation plans. Two months after the devasting garbage landfill in kiteezi, which claimed over...
UGANDA AGREES TO CONSTRUCT ROAD IN CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

UGANDA AGREES TO CONSTRUCT ROAD IN CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

Uganda will partner with Central African Republic (CAR) to build a network of roads connecting the northern border part of the East African country to a township in CAR’s southeastern corner as the two landlocked countries aim to boost trade ties, President Museveni announced on Wednesday.  “Together with CAR, we want to persuade the governments of Congo and South Sudan that we work on the roads from Arua (Northern) Uganda to...
ONE MPOX CASE FOUND IN UGANDA PRISON, OFFICIAL SAYS

ONE MPOX CASE FOUND IN UGANDA PRISON, OFFICIAL SAYS

A case of mpox has been found in Nakasongola jail in central Uganda, a prison spokesperson said on Tuesday, adding that the patient had been isolated and was receiving treatment.The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years in August, following an outbreak of the viral infection in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread to Burundi, Uganda and Rwanda.An...
HIGH COURT ORDERS RECRUITMENT AGENCY TO PAY SHS 250 MILLIONS FOR MIGRANT WORKER'S DEATH IN SAUDI ARABIA

HIGH COURT ORDERS RECRUITMENT AGENCY TO PAY SHS 250 MILLIONS FOR MIGRANT WORKER'S DEATH IN SAUDI ARABIA

High Court orders recruitment agency to pay shs 250 million for migrant worker’s death in Saudi Arabia.The High Court has ordered Horeb Services Uganda Limited, a recruitment agency, and its Managing Director, Ezra Mugisha, to pay Shs 250 million in damages for their role in the death of Ugandan migrant worker Milly Namutamba in Saudi Arabia.The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Namutamba's daughter, Desire Namale, who accused the company...
COUNSEL ERIAS LUYIMBAZI NALUKOOLA, THE LEGAL ADVISOR FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY QUITS NORBERT MAO - LED STRUGGLING DP PARTY

COUNSEL ERIAS LUYIMBAZI NALUKOOLA, THE LEGAL ADVISOR FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY QUITS NORBERT MAO - LED STRUGGLING DP PARTY

Counsel Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the Legal Advisor for the Democratic Party has called it quits from his position in the Norbert Mao-led struggling DP party.Nalukoola, who had been serving as DP’s Legal Advisor since 2020, outlined three key reasons for his resignation, primarily focusing on the controversial cooperation agreement between the DP and Museveni's NRM which he claims was executed without the consent of the party’s governing organs, raising...

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