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National Unity Platform President, Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Win has been hit by a teargas canister, the insider reports. It is reported that he was hit by the teargas canister in Bulindo, Kira Municipality. It is also believed that the canister shattered his leg and he is currently receiving treatment at a nearby clinic. This is a developing story, More details to come
A 16-year-old shocked medics at Busolwe Hospital when she gave birth to quadruplets normally. The mother (name withheld because she is a minor) gave birth on Sunday night before she was transferred to Mbale Hospital for further management. The jolly mother, who is the fourth born in a family of 10, said that she lives with her family in Butaleja town council. “My elder brother also had triplets and there are so many pairs of twins in my family,” she said. The young mother said when she experienced labour pains, she first went to a nearby clinic, whose staff failed…
Ugandan security forces have been placed on high alert following reports of a potential attack by al-Qaeda operatives. Intelligence from the United Nations and the United States indicates that Kampala may be a target, likely in response to Uganda’s peacekeeping efforts in Somalia. A security source confirmed that authorities in Kampala are aware of the looming threat. Security Measures Intensified Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma confirmed the threat and announced that security measures have been significantly strengthened. “We’ve heightened security at public places such as markets, malls, and transport hubs,” Kituuma stated. Managers in these areas have been instructed to remain…
The halt in number plate production by local manufacturers has severely impacted car dealers, who are now struggling to continue their business. With a daily importation rate of at least 200 vehicles, this disruption has left many dealers unable to sell their inventory. This website has since discovered that the only number plate manufacturers in Uganda — GM Tumpeco and Arnold Brooklyn and Company (ABC) Limited — have stopped accepting orders from car importers. The manufacturers are wary of potential losses, as the Government could cancel their short-term contracts at any moment due to the upcoming introduction of digital number…
A total of 177 Members of Parliament (MPs), including some ministers, were absent from the recent parliamentary session held in Gulu, according to sources within Parliament. This figure was confirmed by Chris Obore, Parliament’s Director of Communication and Public Affairs. Obore announced that the MPs who failed to attend the session will be required to repay the per diem of UGX 1.6 million that had been deposited into their accounts for the Gulu sitting. He explained that the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, will automatically deduct this amount from the MPs’ monthly salaries, allowing Parliament to recover a total of…
The state has officially completed its investigation into the case against Mr. Achileo Kivumbi, the civilian head of security for the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). Mr. Kivumbi faces serious accusations of unlawful possession of defense stores, which could have significant legal and political implications. Request for Hearing Date On Monday, during a session at the General Court Martial (GCM) in Makindye, the state prosecutor, Lt Col Raphael Mugisha, confirmed that all necessary investigations had been finalized. “Investigations are complete, and we seek a hearing date,” Lt Col Mugisha stated before the court, which was presided over by Brig Gen…
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kampala has ordered the remand of three anti-corruption protestors to Luzira prison. The protestors were arrested after staging a nude demonstration at Parliament, calling for the resignation of Speaker Anita Among. Charges and Court Proceedings The protestors—Norah Kobusingye, Praise Aloikin Opoloje, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo—appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayiizi. They were charged with being a common nuisance, a violation under Section 148(1) of the Penal Code Act. The protestors denied the charges but were remanded after failing to present substantial sureties to secure bail. Magistrate Kayiizi noted that it was not possible to adjourn…
Three young women have been arrested for staging a nude protest against corruption outside the Ugandan Parliament. They are Praise Aloikin a Student of Law at Makerere University, Norah Tshetshe and Kemitoma Siperia Mollie, a former Guild leader. The trio, who had stripped naked, marched towards the parliamentary building carrying placards and chanting slogans condemning the rampant corruption among Members of Parliament. The protesters had also painted messages on their bodies in Uganda’s national colors, with phrases such as “Kiteezi was preventable,” “Anita Resign,” and a provocative statement, “Corruption fucked me so hard I am here to muon.” The parliamentary…
Three civil servants, who were last year convicted of Shs120 million fraud, have been re-appointed to various positions in Jinja city, despite the Solicitor General’s advice that they should have been dismissed from office. Samuel Maali (the principal human resource officer), Ronald Elijah Kafifi (principal treasurer) and Jemima Mirembe (senior assistant accountant) were on April 5, 2022, convicted of conspiracy to defraud by the Anti-Corruption Court’s Chief Magistrate, Joan Aciro, after they pleaded guilty to the offence. Accordingly, each of the convicts was ordered to pay a fine of sh2m or serve a one-year prison sentence in default. They opted…
Security officers arrested at least four nude anti-corruption protesters near the Ugandan parliament on Monday afternoon, according to eyewitnesses. The young female protesters, who were completely nude with their breasts painted in the colors of the Ugandan flag, carried placards condemning corruption and calling for the resignation of Parliament Speaker Anita Among. Before their arrest, they marched through the streets near Uganda’s legislative assembly but were quickly intercepted by security personnel, including plainclothes officers. The protesters were also heard demanding an audit of the earnings and lifestyles of Ugandan lawmakers, as well as greater accountability from the Kampala Capital City…