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A former Kyambogo senior lecturer accused of defiling a 16-year-old visually impaired girl has been committed to the High Court for trial. Dr Eron Lawrence was committed to the High Court by Nakawa Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege after Senior State Attorney Eunice Mbaine informed the court that the investigations were complete. “Having heard the summary of the case and indictment, the accused is committed to the High Court for trial,” Nantege said. Eron is facing charges of aggravated defilement contrary to Uganda’s penal code Act Cap 128. Upon conviction, the penalty is death. The prosecution alleges that on October 12…
Six more bodies were retrieved yesterday from the garbage mound in Kiteezi, bringing the death toll to 30. The rescue team is still actively searching for 39 other missing persons. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, “As of 1:00 pm on Tuesday, two more bodies had been retrieved, bringing the total to 26. Today, the operation resumed, and by 5:30 pm, six more bodies were found, making a total of 30 bodies recovered so far.” Missing Individuals and Affected Homes Of the 39 individuals still missing, 35 are local residents, while four are garbage collectors. Onyango further explained…
Tamale Mirundi, the former presidential press secretary and senior presidential advisor on media matters, passed away at Kisubi Hospital on Entebbe Road on Tuesday due to lung-related complications. He was 60 years old. At the time of his death, he served as the spokesperson for the Patriotic League of Uganda in the Buganda subregion. A Controversial Yet Charismatic Figure Mirundi was known as a jack-of-all-trades, a motor-mouthed socio-political commentator who was as controversial as he was charismatic. His influence on political discourse in Uganda is expected to linger for years. His communication style, a mix of local proverbs, street slang,…
The joint security and stakeholders called for continued disarmament, demobilisation of persons and forge further ways for possible reintegration while harnessing resources in Karamoja and Sebei Sub regions. The stakeholders including members of the respective District Security Committees of South Karamoja, Sebei Sub-region, Bulambuli District and commanders made this call at the Inter-District Security meeting at Pian Upe Game Reserve (Morukajore) in Nakapiripirit district. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Bassie Ajilong Modesta, the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Bukwo under the theme “Exploiting the potential of our different communities during the DDR for socio-economic transformation” The RDC thanked the…
The weekend saw a thrilling showdown at the UMC Fortportal Rally, where Equity Bank’s sponsored Drugs Express Rally Team put on an impressive display of skill and determination. The duo of Dr. Moustapha Mukasa and Mwambazi Lawrence clinched first place in the Division One Category and secured a commendable third overall in the grueling event. In a dramatic series of events, Dr. Mukasa’s stellar performance at the rally has catapulted him to the forefront of the National Rally Championship (NRC), making him the new leader with a striking 224 points. His remarkable feat included a 45-point haul from the Fort…
To bolster livestock systems in Uganda, the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement establishes a long-term partnership focused on promoting livestock development through collaborative research, institutional growth, and capacity-building efforts, advancing the missions of both organizations. The Role of Livestock in Uganda’s Economy The livestock sector is crucial to Uganda’s economy, contributing approximately 7.5% to the country’s GDP. Over 70% of households in Uganda are involved in livestock farming, making it a vital component of agricultural production. Livestock products, such as meat, milk, eggs, hides, and…
Parliament has rejected the Alcohol Control Bill, 2023, which sought to regulate the purchase, sale, and consumption of alcohol in Uganda. The bill, a private member’s proposal, was first introduced by Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah Opendi, in November 2023. It aimed to control the times and locations where alcohol could be sold in the country. The decision to reject the bill came after a report was presented by the Committees on Trade and Health, delivered by Hon. Sylvia Nayebare, during a plenary session chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa on Tuesday, 13 August 2024. The Committees argued that…
Former presidential press secretary, Tamala Mirundi is dead, the insider reports. Mirundi has for the past few weeks been bedridden at Kisubi Hospital, Entebbe. Born in 1964 in Rakai district, Tamale Mirundi is a journalist, author, and political analyst known for his commentary on various media platforms. He has worked with numerous media outlets throughout his career, including Radio 4, NBS TV, Top Radio, Beat FM, ABS TV, Impact FM, STV Uganda, Pearl FM, and Metro FM. Mirundi, the son of Molly Namatovu and Yowana Mirundi, attended Lubiri Secondary School. Tamale Mirundi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and…
It is by default that every human being requires healthcare services at some point in their lives. However, many people cannot access quality healthcare services due to affordability, accessibility, and availability issues. As such, quality healthcare continues to be a preserve of the few, yet it is a need for everyone. Nonetheless, multifaceted efforts are being undertaken to change this and make healthcare services affordable, accessible, reliable, and equitable for everyone, especially the people at the bottom of the pyramid. And, this is where My Doctor comes in. My Doctor is a digital healthcare services platform that is transforming the…
The High Court in Kampala has issued a pivotal ruling concerning a controversial service award granted to former Leader of Opposition (LOP) Mathias Mpuuga and three backbench parliamentary commissioners. In a decision by Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza, the court upheld a May 6, 2022, determination that allocated UGX 500 million to Mpuuga and UGX 400 million each to commissioners Solomon Silwany, Prossy Mbabazi, and Esther Afoyochan. Justice Singiza clarified that the Parliamentary Commission is responsible for determining allowances for its members, with Parliament’s approval, as outlined in Section 42 of the Administration of Parliament Act (AOPA). He pointed out that…