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Kira Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju, has castigated government over the recent arrest of members of opposition party, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), in neighboring Kenya. Thirty-six FDC leaders were last Tuesday arrested in Kisumu, Kenya and have since been charged with terrorism in Ugandan courts and remanded to Luzira prison. Ssemujju questioned the legality of the arrest of Ugandans in Kenya during plenary sitting on Thursday 01 August 2024. “One of the 36 kidnapped is actually a registered refugee in Kenya, there was no extradition order, they were attending a leadership training,” he said adding that “Some…
President Yoweri Museveni has tasked accounting officers to be strict with matters of accountability in wealth creation programmes for rural poverty eradication. Museveni said programmes like the Parish Development Model (PDM) require transparency to advantage its beneficiaries. “The ideology and politics of the NRM is intended to solve people’s problems with avenues like wealth creation through agriculture. I urge the people of Mitooma to take advantage of coffee farming,” he said. The President was hosted by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, and the duo addressed a rally at Rwakitandara Playground in Ruhinda North County, Mitooma District on Sunday, 28 July…
Cardi B is pulling the plug on her marriage — again — filing for divorce from Offset…. TMZ has confirmed. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, the split has nothing to do with cheating. We’re told this “is a long time in coming” — the 2 have been growing apart for a long time. As one source put it, “They’re just disconnected from each other.” We’re told if you look back at Cardi’s posts from December, she said, “You know when you just out grow relationships … I’m tired of protecting peoples feelings … I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST!” Our sources say…
Bishop Zac Niringiye was attacked in Ntinda today as he jogged in the neighbourhood In a video that this website has obtained, the man of God is seen lying on the ground as blood gushes out of his head. Eyewitnesses say he was kicked by goons who were on a Boda Boda. The Bishop was helped by the locals who used Boda Boda to rush him to the nearest hospital for treatment. It is worth noting that in July 2021 unknown men attacked and injured Retired Bishop Zac Niringiye, near Legacy Courts in Ntinda, Nakawa Division in Kampala City. This…
In the bustling streets of Kampala, where music flowed like a river and politics often surged in tumultuous waves, two icons stood out: Eddy Kenzo, the acclaimed musician known for his dance hits and international fame, and Bobi Wine, the charismatic pop star turned politician. Both men had once been friends, united by their love for music and their dreams for a better Uganda. However, their paths had diverged, leading to a public rift that captivated the nation. Recently National Unity Platform President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has been urging musicians to come out and voice their concerns against corruption and…
Traders in Kampala are protesting against a proposed tax collection system by shutting down their businesses, demanding a meeting with President Museveni to address their grievances. The traders, under the Kampala Capital City Traders Association (KACITA), announced their determination to close businesses by July 31 if the president does not address them through any valid media. Key Grievances: Taxes and EFRIS The traders are opposed to high taxes on imports and the implementation of the Uganda Revenue Authority’s Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS). KACITA spokesperson Issa Ssekitto emphasized the need for answers on EFRIS, taxation, and the impact…
A group of youth from Ibanda Municipality is urging Joseph Mulinde, son of former mayor Mulinde Deus, to contest for the Ibanda municipality parliamentary seat. Having benefited from Mulinde’s leadership and community service, they believe he has the potential to bring positive change to the area. Innocent Mujuni praises Mulinde’s leadership skills, citing his experience as Head Prefect and Speaker of the School Council at Ibanda Secondary School. “Joseph has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, and we believe he can make a difference in parliament,” Mujuni says. Agaba Peace, a rehabilitated mental health patient who benefited from Mulinde’s intervention, seconds Mujuni’s…
In a significant development yesterday, Innocent Museveni Rubarondesa, a 38-year-old electrician from Rukungiri District, was arraigned in a Kampala court along with 35 other members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party. The group, recently deported from Kisumu City in western Kenya, appeared before Chief Magistrate Elias Kakooza at Nakawa Court, facing charges related to terrorist training. Charges and Proceedings The prosecution, led by Mr Richard Birivumbuka, detailed that between July 22 and 23, the accused travelled from various locations in Uganda to Kisumu, Kenya, allegedly to provide or receive terrorist training. Due to the gravity of the charges,…
The new Force Commander for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma from Uganda, arrived in Mogadishu yesterday to assume his duties. Lt. Gen. Kavuma succeeds Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, who left the mission in April following his appointment as Deputy Chief of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Official Welcome and Initial Meetings Upon his arrival on Sunday, Lt. Gen. Kavuma was officially welcomed with a guard of honour at the ATMIS Force Headquarters, mounted by the ATMIS Uganda contingent. He then met with the Head of ATMIS, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, and the senior…
Corruption in Uganda has reached alarming levels because legislators have not adequately done well on their oversight role, the chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Safia Jjuuko Nalule, has observed. According to Nalule, the country should not be grappling with corruption when the Constitution empowers MPs to play an oversight role over government activities and programmes. She noted that the Government loses a lot of funds to illicit acts of corruption, adding that the loss can be avoided by MPs monitoring and following up on everything that takes place in the country. The latest report by the Inspectorate of…