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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,...
RAPPER MUN G SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE STATE OF HIP - HOP IN UGANDA

RAPPER MUN G SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE STATE OF HIP - HOP IN UGANDA

#celebrities Gossip with manager prince ??Popular Ugandan rapper Mun*G recently shared his thoughts on the state of the hip-hop genre in Uganda, revealing that he believes the Ugandan music landscape may not be conducive for rappers.According to Mun*G, the preference of Ugandan audiences for love music over hip-hop has hindered the genre’s growth in the country.“Ugandan landscape is not meant for rappers. That’s the truth,” Mun*G stated candidly. “People prefer...
" I HIT RIHANNA BECAUSE SHE KICKED MY BALLS WHILE WE WERE ARGUING" , - CHRIS BROWN

" I HIT RIHANNA BECAUSE SHE KICKED MY BALLS WHILE WE WERE ARGUING" , - CHRIS BROWN

"I hît Rihanna because she kîck?d me on my bãlls while we we're arguîng and I got ãngry."___ Chris Brown"Everyone keeps j?dgîng me but no one has ever bothered to know what actually happened between Rihanna and I in the car that day. I know I was wrõng but we were all wrõng. When we were in the car driving, I was driving and then we had an arg?m?nt. And all...
UGANDA SIGNS BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH OMAN.

UGANDA SIGNS BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH OMAN.

 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has left the just-ended ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN), hopeful of getting landing rights in more countries as it keeps expanding. ICAN 2024 that was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 21 to 25 October, brought together aviation industry leaders from around the globe, with the Ugandan delegation led by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Deputy Director General, Olive Birungi Lumonya. ICAN, an...
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...
FUFA EXPLAINS 4PM KICKOFF UGANDA CRANE'S AFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA

FUFA EXPLAINS 4PM KICKOFF UGANDA CRANE'S AFCON QUALIFIER AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA

FUFA Explains 4 PM Kickoff for Uganda Cranes’ AFCON Qualifier Against South AfricaThe Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has provided clarification regarding the unusual 4:00 PM kickoff time for Uganda Cranes’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier against South Africa.The match, which is set to take place on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Mandela National Stadium, was originally expected to follow the Cranes’ typical evening schedule, but has...
"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...
PRESIDENT PAUL BIYA RETURNS TO CAMEROON

PRESIDENT PAUL BIYA RETURNS TO CAMEROON

Cameroon's 91-year-old President Paul Biya has been seen in public for the first time in six weeks, dispelling speculation about his ailing health. ?| President Paul Biya yesterday paid a rare surprise visit to his home country Cameroon. Biya who has been in power for 42 years, rules Cameroon from Switzerland and France. He last visited Cameroon on 2nd September 2024, very briefly, before returning to his comfortable, safer homes in...
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...
LUKWAGO OPPOSED THE CHANGE OF NAKIVUBO STADIUM

LUKWAGO OPPOSED THE CHANGE OF NAKIVUBO STADIUM

Lukwago voiced his concerns while he was hosted on NBS SPORT , where he emphasised the historical and cultural significance of Nakivubo Stadium to Uganda’s sports heritage.“Nakivubo Stadium is not just a sports facility; it is a landmark that holds decades of memories and national pride. Renaming it disregards the history it represents,” Lukwago Stated.The suggestion to rename the stadium has sparked mixed reactions among the public. While some believe...
DWOG GANG CONCERT: JUDAH NETIZENS GEAR UP FOR DECEMBER RETURN OF AN OUTSTANDING EMCEE JUDAS SHOW DOWN

DWOG GANG CONCERT: JUDAH NETIZENS GEAR UP FOR DECEMBER RETURN OF AN OUTSTANDING EMCEE JUDAS SHOW DOWN

JUDAH RAP Knowledge da Akbar whose real name is Kilara Dan, is a prominent figure in the Ugandan hip-hop scene. Born in 1991, he hails from Gulu, a city in Northern Uganda. He began his music career in 2008 and has since become known for his contributions to hip-hop and gangster rap music. As the CEO of Souls of Africa record label, Judas Rap knowledge is not only an artist...
'AT LEAST 73 DEAD' IN ISRAELI AIR STRIKE ON GAZA

'AT LEAST 73 DEAD' IN ISRAELI AIR STRIKE ON GAZA

An Israeli attack on Beit Lahiya in north Gaza has killed as many as 73 people, while many more are feared trapped under rubble, reported Gaza authorities. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue, Gaza's Government Media Office said.The situation in northern Gaza remains dire due to a 16-day Israeli military siege that has severed access to essential services like food, water, and medicine in the north...
UGANDANS TO RENEW NATIONAL IDs FOR FREE, EXCEPT FOR EXPRESS SERVICE.

UGANDANS TO RENEW NATIONAL IDs FOR FREE, EXCEPT FOR EXPRESS SERVICE.

Ugandans will not be charged the Shs50,000 fee to renew their National Identity Cards, except for those opting for express service.Addressing Parliament, Gen. David Muhoozi, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, explained that while delays persist due to the Ministry of Finance withholding the Shs300 billion needed for the process, preparations are underway.This announcement follows delays in the process caused by the Ministry of Finance’s failure to release the...
SHEILA GASHUMBA UNVEILS STUNNING 2022 RANGE ROVER VELAR

SHEILA GASHUMBA UNVEILS STUNNING 2022 RANGE ROVER VELAR

? Uganda socialite and media personality  has one again captured the spotlight after she acquired a personalized number plate worth UGx 20 million a few days after gifting her father Frank M Gashumba with a bouquet of flowers.The exclusive unveiling took place at a private event hosted at a Rugby lounge with only few guests in attendance. Netizens and followers eagerly followed the reveal, impressed by the sleek new ride....
UGANDA SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT CELEBRATES THE FIRST BIRTHDAY OF HER TWINS

UGANDA SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT CELEBRATES THE FIRST BIRTHDAY OF HER TWINS

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and her husband, Eng Moses Magogo, have celebrated the first birthday of their beloved twins, Waiswa and Tenywa Magogo. The couple marked the occasion with a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), where Among wrote, “Happy birthday to our beloved sons, Waiswa and Tenywa Magogo!”She added: “May Allah bless you both with long, healthy, and prosperous lives. Lots of love from Mum...
PANICKY SEGIRINYA ORGANIZES BIG CONSTITUENCY EVENT AS HIS BOSS BOBI WINE SIGNALS 2026 POLL DEAL WITH LAWYER NALUKOOLA

PANICKY SEGIRINYA ORGANIZES BIG CONSTITUENCY EVENT AS HIS BOSS BOBI WINE SIGNALS 2026 POLL DEAL WITH LAWYER NALUKOOLA

According to reliable sources City lawyer Erias Nalukoola on Wednesday went and met NUP party president Bobiwine at the party headquarters in Kavule-Makerere and he  officially joined the National Unity Platform, its said that while in Bobiwine office, Nalukoola promised never to betray the struggle and the party he has joined.Reports indicate that he Nalukoola who is a learned lawyer is seen as agood representative in the next parliament rather...
BRIAN MULULI MAYANJA, FORMER KITARA FC PLAYER IS DEAD ?

BRIAN MULULI MAYANJA, FORMER KITARA FC PLAYER IS DEAD ?

The local football community is in mourning following the sudden death of attacking midfielder Brian Mayanja Muruli. Muruli, who previously played for KCCA, Kitara, and Police FC, as well as a brief spell in Tanzania, had recently signed with Buhimba Saints, a newly-promoted Fufa Big League team based in Hoima. He passed away today while receiving treatment for an illness at Kasana Hospital in Luweero.The club and his close confidants...
Uganda Cranes makes it 87th in the October FIFA rankings

Uganda Cranes makes it 87th in the October FIFA rankings

Under the guidance of head coach Paul Joseph Put, the Cranes achieved two significant victories in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) doubleheader against neighbouring South Sudan this month.In the first match held at Mandela National Stadium, defender Bevis Mugabi scored the only goal, leading Uganda to a 1-0 win over the Bright Stars.The Cranes followed this performance with another victory, securing a 2-1 win at Juba Stadium.Denis Omedi opened...
BUSHENYI DISTRICT RDC IN A HOT SOUP

BUSHENYI DISTRICT RDC IN A HOT SOUP

BUSHENYI DISTRICT RDC IN A HOT SOUP.Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Robert Atuhairwe has been suspended. This follows allegations that he has been in a relationship with a minor, a 16 year old student of S3.The allegations has caught the attention of several Ugandans who took to their different social media platforms to call upon the Police to take action as soon as possible.According to the reports given by most Ugandans, the...
PASTOR ROBERT KAYANJA WANTS PENALTIES FOR SODOMY ACCUSERS

PASTOR ROBERT KAYANJA WANTS PENALTIES FOR SODOMY ACCUSERS

Pastor Robert Kayanja, the founder of Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral, yesterday concluded his testimony by calling upon the court to issue tougher punishment for a group of his nine former workers, who accused him of sodomising them .Pastor Robert Kayanja the lead pastor of Rubaga Miracle Center Church has made an impassioned plea for justice, in a case where nine people are accused of making false sodomy and bum shafting...
JAPAN, UGANDA MOVE TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW KARUMA BRIDGE.

JAPAN, UGANDA MOVE TO EXPEDITE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW KARUMA BRIDGE.

The construction of the new Karuma Bridge took center stage during a recent meeting between a high-ranking Japanese delegation led by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Senior Vice President Ando Naoki and Ugandan officials.With the bridge slated to replace the aging structure built in 1963, the project is crucial for Uganda’s infrastructure development, particularly for northern regions and regional trade.The Karuma Bridge, located on the Kampala-Gulu highway, serves as a...
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...

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