Author: Johnson Thembo
Makerere senior Researcher Dr Stella Nyanzi has this Monday afternoon been charged with two offenses for her derogatory onslaught on the First Family. Nyanzi who has been in police incarceration since Saturday, was charged with Cyber Harassment (against Sec 24 of the Computer Misuse Act of 2011) and Offensive Communication (against Sect 25 of the same Act). According to prosecution, Nyanzi, on January 28 this year used a computer to post on her Facebook page, a suggestion or proposal referring President Yoweri Museveni as among others “a pair of buttocks” which is obscene or indecent. In response, Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo…
The security situation in the country is generally calm and peaceful with no serious incidents except lawlessness and criminality in Greater Masaka region, where criminals reported assaulted people. Uganda Police Force and its sister security agencies have beefed up security in the region and they continue to work jointly to eliminate criminals from the area. Over 89 suspects have been arrested in connection to the lawlessness in Masaka region, 33 suspects appeared in court last week and 56 are still under investigation. The Region is now calm and the public are living peaceful. Businesses are running normally. Today (10/4/2017) 19…
Blocked by career, NTV Uganda’s news anchor and talk show host Brian Mulondo has reawakened his other side that has been hidden for about four years Guess you remember him on comedy series dubbed Trick Stars that used to air on NTV in 2012, well am also one of those who never expected him to go cooperate when he became a news anchor on NTV Uganda because he always nailed it in the comedy world. With the recent Radio Job on the Namuwongo based KFM a sister station to NTV, Brian has again reopened his other part of him…
Former Presidential aspirant Dr Kizza Besigye has this morning made unannounced visit to Kira Division Police. This visit was aimed at visiting Dr Nalongo Stella Nyanzi who is under detention over what police described as offensive communication and cyber harassment under Computer Misuse Act. However police has not allowed Besigye to see the Makerere University senior Researcher. Dr. Stella Nyanzi is expected to appear in court today over offensive communication & cyber harassment under Computer Misuse Act. Dr. Stella Nyanzi was arrested last week after hosting a fundraising drive to raise money for sanitary pads for school girls.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni over the weekend meet with the Hindu spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj who paid him a courtesy visit at State House, Entebbe. The spiritual leader is who is on a tour in Africa has recently been to Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa. Hindu spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj later decorated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with a bracelet (Hindu).
Uganda Cup (Quater-finals): Vipers 0-1 Paidha Black Angels Sadolin Paints 2-1 Onduparaka FUFA Big league club Paidha Black Angels caused one of the major upsets in the on-going Uganda Cup when they eliminated the reigning champions, Vipers following a 1-0 result at the St Mary’s stadium, Kitende on Sunday. Fred Ameko scored the game winner after 29 minutes to book a semi-final slot. At the Nelson Mandela National stadium, Namboole, host club Sadolin Paints overcame Onduparaka 2-1. Fred Kyambadde and Nasser Muzamiru were on target for Sadolin Paints. Samson Ceasar Okhuti pulled a goal back for Onduparaka, who were last…
FUFA Big League (Sunday Results): Mbarara City 4-1 Nyamityobora Synergy 1-0 Entebbe Water 0-0 Hope Doves Ndejje University 4-0 Artland – Katale Simba 3-3 Kira United Kireka United 0-1 Baza Holdings With about two matches to wind up the regular season of the FUFA Big League, clubs are surviving for the fitness to secure direct promotional slots, some to finish in respectable positions whereas others are fighting relegation. On Sunday, striker Brian Ahebwa scored four goals to guide Mbarara City to a 4-1 victory over rivals Nyamityobora in the epic Mbarara derby at Kakyeeka Stadium on Sunday. Clinton Kamugisha got the…
PM Rugunda chats with the Karugires on his arrival at Kololo Independence ground to launch Isiaiah 60 Productions House The Prime Minster Dr Rugunda has reassured the Film Industry that it has always had government’s full support through Uganda Communications Commission. He said focus has been put on priority areas such as security to facilitate the growth of the film industry among other sectors. The premier made these remarks during the launch of Isaiah 60 Production house at Kololo Independence ground in Kampala. Rugunda said government was aware of the demands and challenges prevailing in the film industry. ‘There is…
President of the republic of Uganda H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected in Kamuli today to campaign for NRM flag bearer Rehema Watongola ahead of Wednesday’s by-election. Rehema Watongola’s election was first nullified by court following a petition by FDC’s Salam Musumba over lack of academic qualifications. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Mugisha Muntu are also expected in the same district to campaign for their candidate. However security has been beefed up following yesterday’s clashes between NRM & FDC supporters.
Makerere University’s senior Researcher Dr. Stella Nyanzi is expected to appear in court today over offensive communication & cyber harassment under Computer Misuse Act. Dr. Stella Nyanzi was arrested last week after hosting a fundraising drive to raise money for sanitary pads for school girls. Nyanzi has been exchanging bitter word with government official where she accuses them of mocking the Ugandans by not fulfilling the pledges they promise in broad daylight.