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On the morning of July 30, after a heavy downpour, residents of Ngora town council were shocked to find dirty black water in their basins, despite their rooftops being clean from previous rains. Initially, many thought the black water was due to dirty roofs, but Michael Amecai, the chairperson of Kobuin cell, attributed it to an act of God. “No one could locally interpret the unusual happening. The water could not be used for home consumption and was poured out for fear of causing harm,” Amecai said. He noted it was the first time in his lifetime that his village…
The Commercial Court has ruled that Haruna Muwanga, also known as Haruna Kasule Muwanga, must pay Shs1.4 billion to Youth and Children Affairs Minister Balaam Barugahara. Muwanga, who serves as the director of BMK Uganda, borrowed the money but failed to repay it. In addition to the principal amount, he has been ordered to pay Shs140 million in damages and interest at a rate of 6 percent per annum. Judge’s Observations Justice Thomas Ocaya concluded that Muwanga had failed to fulfil his contractual obligations under an agreement that required him to repay the debt within six months. “Mr Barugahara would…
Fr. Dominic Alinga, a Catholic priest and the main suspect in the murder of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) employee John Bosco Ngorok, has been moved from Tororo Central Police Station to Entebbe. This follows his voluntary surrender to Tororo Police on Sunday afternoon after initially going into hiding following the incident on Saturday. Incident Details Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma provided details on Monday: “On August 3, 2024, at around 1:50 am, Police received a report of a suspected murder along the road from Kitooro to Entebbe International Airport. The victim was identified as John Bosco Ngorok, a 30-year-old employee of…
In response to growing cases of exploitation, lack of contracts, inadequate transport facilitation, and sexual harassment by senior lawyers, newly enrolled lawyers have come together to form an association aimed at protecting their rights. This new organization, named the Young Lawyers Network (YLN), was unveiled at Fairway Hotel in Kampala. Tony Tumukunde, a prominent city lawyer and one of the founders, highlighted that the association’s primary goal is to improve working conditions for young lawyers. “The purpose of this network is not to challenge the Uganda Law Society (ULS), our parent organization, but to advocate for the rights of young…
Kyambogo University has dismissed its former acting deputy vice-chancellor, Dr Lawrence Eron, who was in charge of finance and administration. He also doubled as dean of the Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation. Kyambogo University vice-chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka told journalists yesterday that the university served Dr Eron with hearing notices through his email address and his daughter Eron Akello, in vain. “At its 196th meeting held on July 24, the appointments board disciplinary committee received and considered the written submissions from the university legal team and agreed with the complainant to dismiss Dr Eron from the university’s service,” he…
Trade minister Francis Mwebesa has castigated the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) council while defending the appointment of Eng. James Nkamwesiga Kasigwa, who he said was unfairly side-lined for the executive director position. In an affidavit to the court, Mwebesa stated that Kasigwa is the rightful executive director, having emerged as the top candidate during interviews. The minister was defending Kasigwa in a case brought by Fortunate Benda Muyambi, who is contesting the minister’s decision to appoint Kasigwa as the executive director. Muyambi, the deputy executive secretary at the East Africa Science and Technology Commission, sued the minister, the…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has stepped up surveillance along Uganda’s border with DR Congo, following fighting between government and rebel forces. According to a statement issued by the UPDF 2nd Division infantry spokesperson, Kiconco Tabaro, the deployment followed increased threat levels of the fighting to the border communities. “Fighting between different armed groups and forces in eastern DR Congo has led to an influx of refugees in Uganda and also increased threat levels to the border communities and the region,” Tabaro said in a statement. In the recent past, fighting between different armed groups, especially M23 and Congolese…
Technology continues to change how different businesses are done. Before the twenty-first century, it was unheard of for one to order for a motorbike or car, get picked from their location and be taken to a place of his/her choice. But with technology, several innovations have been brought onto the market. In the last decade, ride-hailing platforms have become popular among travelers as they offer convenience, are pocket friendly and flexible. The latest player to come onto Uganda’s ride-hailing market is Faras Technologies; a “pioneer of the continent’s ride-hailing economy and on-demand transport services.” Faras operates both a customers and…
It is 20 days since daring motorcyclists pounced on a foreign national in the city centre and robbed him. The act happened six months after a similar incident on Nile Avenue, Kampala, in January. But as security agencies crack down on the thugs, New Vision followed up on a tip that led us to the hideout, which is the home of the bandits. It is known as Sayooni, a ghetto located on Kabaga Road in Kiteezi, Wakiso district. The pothole-filled Murram Road gradually transforms into gulleys as one approaches Sayooni ghetto. This criminal haven has, over recent years, grown to…
It was a surprise-filled and entertaining opening week of Big Brother Naija season 9 that saw the No Loose Guard Housemates lose their first wager. But that wasn’t all: it ended on an emotional note when besties Tami (Damilola and Toyosi) became the first pair to leave Biggie’s house in an eviction show like no other. That means 13 dynamic duos live to see another week in Biggie’s house, fighting for their shot at the incredible N100 million[MOU1] grand prize. During last night’s live eviction show, our inimitable host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu summed up the first week of BBNaija as such:…