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Ms. Molly Katanga, the widow and primary suspect in the high-profile murder case of businessman Henry Katanga, has firmly denied killing her husband. On July 2, confined to a wheelchair, Ms Katanga appeared before the High Court in Kampala to enter her plea. When asked about the murder charge, she softly replied, “Not guilty.” Co-Accused Plead Not Guilty Ms. Katanga’s co-accused, daughters Ms. Martha Nkwanzi Katanga and Ms. Patricia Kakwanza, who face lesser charges of destroying evidence, also pleaded not guilty. Additional Defendants Deny Charges During the packed mid-morning court session, presided over by Justice Isaac Muwata, other defendants—Otai Charles,…
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said Washington slapped sanctions on Ugandan officials over gross human rights abuses including the enactment of the anti-homosexuality law. Officials Sanctioned In May, the US Department of State imposed sanctions on five current and former Ugandan government officials. These officials are: The US Department of State also designated the spouses of these sanctioned individuals as generally ineligible for entry into the US. Blinken’s Statement “Where human rights abuses are carried out against LGBTQI+ persons, we hold the perpetrators accountable,” Blinken stated last Thursday. This is the first time a high-ranking US government…
The Ugandan national budget for 2024/2025 was approved by Parliament, with a total expenditure of Shs72.136 trillion. The budget consists of recurrent and development expenditure, with the largest portion coming from domestic revenue. Other sources include budget support, domestic financing, project support, and domestic debt refinancing. The budget allocates Shs3.1 trillion for external debt repayment, Shs9.5 trillion for project support, Shs12 trillion for domestic refinancing, Shs9 trillion for interest payments, and Shs293.9 billion for appropriation in aid. With GDP projected to grow by 6 percent this financial year 2023/24 compared to 5.3 percent in FY2022/23, this year’s growth of 6…
In a move poised to transform Uganda’s investment landscape, SBG Securities, a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, has launched the Stanbic Unit Trust (SUT), an innovative investment vehicle that empowers Ugandans to pool their resources, leveraging professional fund management to generate favourable returns. SBG Securities is a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings (SUHL), a listed entity on the Uganda Stock Exchange operating four other businesses including Stanbic Bank Uganda, Stanbic Properties Uganda, Stanbic Business Incubator and FlyHub. “Tonight, we are here to celebrate the success of one of our young businesses—SBG Securities, the entity specialised in investment management and…
Ugandan First Lady Janet Kataha Museveni has appreciated Decent Africa for recognising her efforts in creating a graceful and compassionate society by rewarding her as the Most Decent First Lady in Africa in 2024. The First Lady, who also serves as Uganda’s Education Minister, received the award at her 76th birthday celebration at Uweso Masulita Children’s Village. She was accompanied by President Yoweri Museveni and members of the First Family, among other dignitaries. The Decent Africa Patron, Owek. Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo noted that First Lady Janet Museveni had been identified as a remarkable individual who has consistently demonstrated the…
Today, I come before you to bid farewell from the position of the Uganda Police Spokesperson, that I have held for the last 5 years. I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude, pride and humanity. I am leaving the position, as I came; grateful, excited and with a strong sense of national duty. As you are all aware, I am heading to the Directorate of Interpol and International Relations, as a Deputy Director. I must admit that the position of Police Spokesperson, was one of the greatest honors of my life. Above all, I would like to thank…
Commissioner of Parliament Prossy Akampurira Mbabazi has stated that she utilized her contentious Shs400 million ‘service award’ to establish Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (Saccos) in her constituency. The Rubanda District Woman Member of Parliament (MP) asserted that these Saccos were aimed at “driving women into the cash economy.” Allegations of Misappropriation Akampurira, alongside three other parliamentarians—Mathias Mpuuga, Esther Afoyochan, and Solomon Silwanyi—faces censure for allegedly misappropriating Shs1.7 billion as a ‘service award.’ “If I were selfish, I would have used the money to buy a luxurious private car or something else,” Akampurira remarked during the belated International Women’s Day…
No Caucus Meeting for Arrested MPs The Government Chief Whip, Denis Hamson Obua, has defended the National Resistance Movement (NRM), emphasizing that the party will not convene a caucus meeting to discuss the recent arrests of its MPs on corruption charges. Obua highlighted the NRM’s consistent approach to handling internal corruption issues. Upholding Legal Principles At a press briefing held at Parliament last week, Obua addressed the media’s inquiries about the NRM’s position on the corruption allegations against its members. He asserted, “There is a presumption of innocence. They were arrested, detained, and formally charged. The case is already in…
“Young people must wait before engaging in sexual activity. The optimal age for starting a family is between 22 and 23 years. Waiting until this age to engage in sexual activity could lead to a more satisfying and healthy sex life that extends to the age of 90,” said President Museveni Young adults in Uganda are increasingly delaying marriage, with the median age at first marital union now at 25 years for men, according to government estimates. This trend mirrors a global pattern where young people are waiting until their late 20s or early 30s to marry. Factors such as…
President of Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) Edriisa Musuuza a.k.a Eddy Kenzo visited the parents of his lover Hon. Phiona Nyamutooro over the weekend. The update follows the pair holding a colorful traditional marital ceremony (Kwanjula) that has taken place in Buziga, Kampala. The couple is blessed with a child that Eddy Kenzo confirmed earlier this year during a performance at Comedy Store UG when he let the public know that Hon. Nyamutooro is his ‘personal person’. Eddy Kenzo and Hon. Phiona Nyamutooro’s affair turned public this year when the head of state President Museveni appointed Phiona Nyamutooro as the…