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It was a regular Tuesday morning at the bustling headquarters of NBS TV in Naguru, Kampala’s leading television station. The sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow over the office as the employees settled into their routines. Little did they know; that the day would soon turn tumultuous. Amidst the hum of computers and the clatter of coffee cups, a tweet from one Ninye Tabz hit social media and started spreading like wildfire. What Everyone Earns!” Curiosity piqued, employees were all on Tabz’s timeline, their eyes widening in disbelief as they scrolled through the contents. It was a comprehensive list…
Members of Parliament (MPs) have a reason to smile as the government has finally approved and released the sh42 billion fuel refund they have been demanding for the last three years. This week, MPs will see this refund deposited into their bank accounts as compensation for the increased fuel prices they have faced since May 2021, when the 11th Parliament commenced. Refund Estimates While the mileage allowance each MP receives varies based on the distance from Kampala to their respective constituencies, it’s estimated that each legislator will receive between sh75 million and sh90 million. The highest amount will go to…
Two brothers working with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been convicted of murdering a mobile money agent. The General Court Martial chaired by Brig. Gen. Freeman Robert Mugabe last Tuesday found Private Julius Kisuule and Private David Kisuule guilty of killing Evelyn Nantale at Kamwamu Zone in Kiyindi town council, Buikwe district. Mugabe said the prosecution had proved the case against the accused persons beyond reasonable doubt through the five witnesses. “This court after evaluating the evidence on record is satisfied that the prosecution proved each of the ingredients of the offence of murder against the accused persons.…
The Olympic organisers in France played the wrong national anthem for South Sudan ahead of the country’s opening men’s basketball game against Puerto Rico. Spectators in the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Sunday booed as the Sudanese anthem was played instead of that of South Sudan. The audio was corrected after a short pause, followed by an ovation from the crowd. The organisers of the Olympic Games in Paris released a statement apologising for the “human error”. One of South Sudan’s players later told reporters the gaffe was “disrespectful”. “They [the organisers] have to be better because this is the biggest…
Sylencer Ssempaka Nsubuga, a prominent businessman, was apprehended by the Joint Anti-Terrorism (JATT) operatives, eight years after the abduction and murder of Eritrean businessman Daniel Michael Weldu in 2016. The Abduction and Murder Daniel Michael Weldu was kidnapped on October 27, 2016, from Kololo, a suburb of Kampala. His body was found burned, seemingly in an effort to disguise the cause of death and conceal his identity. The Arrest Nsubuga was captured in May by JATT operatives from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence in Munyonyo, Kampala. His international movements had been under surveillance. Alongside Nsubuga, Edgar Mukundane, a South Africa-based…
Two former employees of the Ibanda district local government, accused of illegally exchanging a portion of the Ibanda Forest Reserve for land owned by the Rukokoma Mixed Farmers’ Cooperative Society, have a case to answer. Matsiko Mutungwire, the former district chief administrative officer (CAO) and natural resources officer Tom Nuwagira are facing charges of abuse of office contrary to section u(t) of the Anti-Corruption Act 2009 as amended. The offence of abuse of office attracts seven years in jail or a fine not exceeding sh3.3m, or both. It is alleged that in 2009, Mutungwire, Nuwagira and others still at large,…
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has promised to hand over office to her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, in 2031. She revealed yesterday in Mitooma district during the thanksgiving ceremony of Tayebwa’s father, Mzee Daudi Bangirana. The commissioning of St Karoli Lwanga IGgarama Catholic Parish church also took place during the ceremony. Several diplomats were in attendance, former prime ministers Amama Mbabazi, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, and the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga. Also present were Uganda Prisons Service’s Johnson Byabashaija, businessmen Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, Hangs Kiggundu and Godfrey Kirumira, among others. Addressing the…
Several Youths who were arrested this morning as they tried to march to the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda have been remanded to Luzira Prisons They were this afternoon paraded before the Nakawa Magistrate court and remanded until July 30, 2024. Among the remanded are Faiza Salima aka Faiza Fabs who works at KFM and NTV, Thomas Kanzira Bernard Olupot aka Beewol and others. Other protesters are still detained at several police stations in Uganda. This is a developing story and we shall provide details as they unfold They have been charged for being a “common nuisance, idle and…
This morning, several youths were arrested as they attempted to march to the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda. The demonstrators were protesting against ongoing corruption and the embezzlement of public funds, which they claim has resulted in poor service delivery. The police swiftly intervened, leading to numerous arrests. Among those detained was Melvin Nasasira, who updated his X account with the message: “They had confiscated our phones but they’ve now briefly given them back and asked us to switch them off. We’re still at CPS. My lawyer @Kawukitadeo tells me we’ll be arraigned in court today.” Karungi Hamza, arrested…
Policemen arrested several youths as they started their march to Parliament against corruption in Uganda Most of the youth were arrested from downtown Kampala as they started their march to Parliament. It is worth noting that the Police Spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke warned that they will to allow anyone to march to parliament. “Following a thorough security assessment regarding the feasibility of a political procession, we advised the organizers and urged them to heed our counsel,” police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke stated during a press conference in Kampala on Monday. Rusoke further emphasized that the Uganda Police Force will not tolerate any…