Author: Johnson Thembo
KAMPALA: The Hon. the Chief Justice, Bart M. Katureebe, on Friday afternoon swore in two of the newly appointed Chief Magistrate at a function in his Chambers at the Supreme Court in Kampala. The two, HW David Sayuni and HW Nasulu Ntalo Hussein, were formerly Senior State Attorneys with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution. They were recently appointed alongside 16 other Magistrates Grade One who were promoted to the rank of Chief Magistrate by the Judicial Service Commission. Mr. Sayuni has been deployed to Nebbi Chief Magistrate’s Court whereas Mr. Ntalo will superintend the Kitgum CM Court.…
Uganda U17 team has registered a 1-6 win over South Sudan in the CAF Regional qualifiers at Chamazi, Azam Sports Complex in Tanzania on Friday afternoon. Bright Stars FC Junior Team midfielder Sekajja Davis scored as early as three minutes into the game to put the Cubs ahead. Sekajja who was switched by Coach Peter Onen from his common central midfield position to forward netted the second after being released by Mwaka Polycap with a through ball in the center of the park. Immediately after 6 minutes Vipers SC Junior Team forward Kakaire Thomas dribbled past a South Sudanese defender…
Makerere University academician and activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi has vowed not to sit down as the State continues to torture innocent souls. Making a comment following the unrealistic and brutal arrest of the celebrated Kyadondo East lawmaker Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, Nyanzi says she is ready to lead a protest in front of Makindye military barracks. According to the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson Brig. Richard Kalemire yesterday revealed that Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu is being detained in Makindye barracks. “As part of the investigations into these acts of violence, the Police arrested key organizers and…
The Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre has called on his players and the entire country to play a key role to ensure that the National team delivers good results for the football fraternity when Tanzania comes to town. Uganda Cranes and Tanzania Taifa Stars will lock horns on 8th September 2018 at Mandela National Stadium in the Total AFCON Qualifier. The Frenchman named 30 players with the first section of local based players set to start training on 1st September at the StarTimes Stadium Lugogo. The rest of the players will join training at Nambole on 3rd September 2018 for…
In a move aimed at promoting customer service excellence among its staff and employees, Stanbic Bank Uganda has recognized its Bugolobi branch for excellence in customer service delivery. The branch beat 6 finalist branches out of 70 participating ones. The ceremony which took place during the customer service week aimed at setting new industry standards and also recognize the customers for their contribution towards the growth of the bank. Speaking after receiving the Shield of excellence from the Stanbic Chief Executive and Executive committee members, Umaru Nyanzi the Branch manager said the recognition was due to their performance over the…
The Uganda police force has confirmed holding the celebrated Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. Speaking to this website, the police spokesperson said that Bobi Wine is bound to face a maximum sentence of death by hanging if police investigations determine that he was behind attacks on President Museveni last evening in Arua. Kayima adds that Bobi wine will be charged together with independent candidate Hon. Kassiano Wadir Hon Francis Zaake among others. “Besides of the fact that investigations are still ongoing to determine appropriate charges, who is Bobi Wine to block a presidential convoy? It is…
Senior pastor of the Nansana based Light the World Ministries Pastor Wilson Bugembe has this morning taken the family of Politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu in the hands of the Lord. This comes as the family continues facing trying times that even claimed their loyal driver Kawooya Yasin. Bobi Wine was last evening arrested in Arua Municipality after a scuffle between the opposition and ruling party supporters erupted. Here is the prayer by Pater Bugembe Good morning friends!! Dear Lord we pray for BOBI and Barbie + Family and friends. May the Lord comfort you and keep you and everyone around…
A landmark sponsorship deal has been announced by StarTimes after taking over both the naming and broadcast rights of the Uganda Premier League and FUFA Big League. The new deal revealed on Thursday morning at Hotel Africana Kagera Hall will cover 10 years thus the top flight league becoming StarTimes Uganda Premier League and the second tier league is now StarTimes Big League. The latest development brings to an end of the short-lived FUFA-Sports Broadcasting Limited partnership signed early this year. The brief ceremony was attended by the StarTimes top officials CEO Andy Wang, Vice President, Branding and Marketing Head…
President Yoweri Kuguta Museveni has warned Ugandans to avoid self-medication. Speaking during the requiem service of the late Yona Namawa Wapakhabulo at All Saints Cathedral, Museveni said Yona’s death could have been avoided. “I call upon Ugandans to take caution on matters of health and avoid self-medication. I was informed that when Yona was taken to hospital, the doctors were able to establish the problem but unfortunately it was too late for any remedial processes.” He said. Museveni added, “It saddens me that Yona has gone at his prime and in such circumstances. I don’t mind if God takes some…
Youth have petitioned Parliament to fast track the Sexual Offences Bill to help curb the increasing cases of violence against women and girls. Hon. Silvia Akello (NRM, Otuke District) who presented the petition on behalf of the youth said that sexual violence is one of the major challenges that negatively impact on the health and wellbeing of girls and young women in the country. “Young girls are sexually violated in schools, workplaces and in communities generally.82 per cent of girls are sexually harassed right from secondary school and institution of higher learning. The sex for marks syndrome has left our…