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Court has this afternoon sentenced the proprietor of Pine Car Bond, Muhammad Ssebuufu 40 years in jail for the murder of Betty Katushabe. This was after Ssebufu was found guilty of murdering Katushabe, a business woman, over a Shs9 million debt. After delivering the sentence, Ssebuufu pleaded for a fair punishment due to his worsening health conditions and being the only bread winner for over 68 dependants. But only implored him to appeal if he is dissatisfied with the ruling that favored Katushabe who was tortured to death on October 23, 2015 over a car debt she could not readily pay…
Uganda Cranes is through to the round of 16 despite losing 2-0 to hosts Egypt at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night in the ongoing Total Africa Cup of Nations. The final result didn’t reflect the true picture of what Uganda Cranes displayed on the pitch especially before Mohamed Salah netted from a direct free kick and captain Ahmed Elmohamady Abdelfattah Aly added a second for his team. Abdu Lumala, Emma Okwi and Allan Kyambadde all came close to handing Uganda Cranes the lead in the first half. With DR Congo in action against Zimbabwe, it was all about collecting…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has tasked the foreign affairs ministers of Africa take interest in the challenges faced by their people in securing visas to other countries with an aim of easing restrictions. Kadaga notes that the time lag of receiving a visa to other countries, most times of which are given out of the country of the passport’s origin, have proved a barrier and have many a time limited the movement of people. “When the Schengen arrangement started in 1995, a visa of Germany could take you anywhere in Europe, but now almost each country wants the…
The end of decades of conflict in the North should herald an era of accelerated development, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has said. Negative rhetoric that encourages conflict and despair, he added, has no place in the region and that leaders should roll up their sleeves, working with the people, for development. Oulanyah was Chief Guest at a function to fundraise for the construction of St. Luke’s Church Madi-Opei, in Madi-Opei Sub County, Lamwo District on Sunday, 30 June 2019. “We all know what used to happen here; there were no sounds of birds, there was no farming,…
People Power Movement’s National spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi has joined the increasing numbers of Ugandans concerned about the manner in which the Uganda Telecom saga between Bemanya Twebaze and the State Minister for Privatization Hon. Evelyn Anite is being handled. Ssenyonyi made these comments while appearing on NXT Radio during the weekend where he accused the minster for writing a fake letter. “Anite’s letter was poorly written. I read it and my eyes were hurting!” Joel stated. He added that though there is a problem with the company administrator intentionally delaying the UTL audit process, Joel says there is still need…
City socialist Shanita Namuyimwa alias Bad Black has gain rapped the mid year season with legs up in the sky. For years, the renowned socialite has been changing men like second hand clothes from Owino Market but finally it seems this curse has been overpowered. As we talk now, The Mad Guard singer is said to have hooked up new lover, who is about 8 years younger. Black could not hide this excitement as she described him as a rough rider. This comes just a few months after she parted ways another Muzungu partner who she accused of sucking her…
As we climax the 2018/19 FUFA Juniors League season, two teams having topped their respective groups (Hat-trick and Treble) have to tussle it out to determine who will be crowned the champion in the U-19 Category on Saturday 29th June 2019. KCCA FC Soccer Academy will face BUL FC Junior Team in the final playoff of the 2018/19 FUFA Juniors League (U19) at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru – Buikwe District. The two teams were table leaders in their respective groups. KCCA FC SA topped Treble group with 67 points while BUL FC JT amassed 56 points. FJL – Treble Group…
Renowned political analyst Charles Rwomushana has implored Ugandans in opposition to descend from the use of violence in and outside their parties. Speaking while commenting the tragic incident that allegedly implicates people power pressure group members in bloody fights with security operatives, Rwomushana says this is the worst mistake they will live to regret. It should be noted that at the closure of this week, it is alleged that Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu’s supporters narrowly killed a police detective for allegedly spying on their camp. Rwomushana described this as lost battle citing that They are now deep in #Rugongo trap. “If they…
Tullow Oil is considering selling all its assets in Uganda as the firm down tax dispute rages on. The Irish company, which also owns Tullow Operations Uganda, has hinted on the slow progress towards resolving a Capital Gains tax dispute on the USD 900 million firm down to Total and CNOOC Uganda Limited. Tullow in early 2017 announced that it was selling its stake to Total E&P at USD 900 million. While the government agreed to the sale, it asked Tullow to pay over 600 billion shillings (USD 167 million) During a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, in January 2019,…
The Attorney General Hon. Mwesigwa Rukutana has this morning turned down State Minister for Investment’s request to drop Bemanya Twebaze as Administrator of Uganda Telecom. In the letter dated 28th June, Rukutana implored to the Minister Evelyn Anite go slow on the matter and allow the law process to apply without being interrupted. “I have studied the law and facts relating to the matter, and from the evidence available to me, I have not found any fault on the part of the administrator that warrants his removal.” Rukutana’s letter read. According to this letter, it means this marks the end…