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Parliament said the iron sheets have been used as a "ruse to conceal the real, unstated but clearly obvious reason for the sanctions". CORRUPTION | The Ugandan Parliament has once again pointed stiff fingers at the anti-gay law, blaming the controversial May 2023 legislation for Speaker Anita Among's woes. The United Kingdom government on Tuesday, April 30, slapped Speaker Among with debilitating sanctions, including asset freeze and travel ban, for allegedly "benefiting from corruption at its worst and that has no place in society". The allegations are related to the 2023 Karamoja iron sheet scandal in which Ms Among was listed as having benefited from as many as 500 pieces of the roofing materials procured by the Office of the Prime Minister for vulnerable persons in Karamoja sub-region. But in a statement hours after the UK sanctions became public, Parliament said the iron sheets have been used as a "ruse to conceal the real, unstated but clearly obvious...

Earlier this week, the office of the IGG & State House Anti-corruption Unity was seen taking photos of Hon Mudimi Nyasio’s village Multi-billion countryside home in Simu-A village, Simu Parish, Simu S/C, Elgon County Bulambuli District. According to our inside sources, the purpose of taking these photos is to help them do more investigations about the 165bns which was swindled from the Ministry of Trade & cooperatives (war claim money). One of the Residents the names name withheld told the State House Anti-corruption team that Hon Mudimi never had a good house until he swindled that money and that’s when he started constructing this multi-billion home last year.  IGG has finally instructed the Parliament to present Hon Mudimi whenever his hiding from to police to make statements or face the arrest. What You Need TO Know:- The state minister for Trade, Harriet Ntababazi late last year revealed that up to 30 legislators are facing criminal investigation over their alleged rol...

  Yesterday, 30th April 2024, Rotary International recognised the contributions of KCCA to humanity in their work in education, public health and other community works. The recognition award was presented by the Country Chairman of Rotary D9214, Ismael Mukasa at a gathering of KCCA Senior Management Team on Tuesday 30th April 2024 at the KCCA Employment Bureau on Ssezibwa Road in Kampala.  In citation for the award, Rotarian Peter Kimbowa, the Past Assistant Governor said that the work KCCA is championing in the city demonstrates CARE for humanity and thanked the KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka in leading the team The event was witnessed by Rotary  Governor Peace Taremwa and Rotary Governor, URZ Herzog from Switzerland.  Kisaka thanked Rotary International saying, "I am delighted and humbled that our contribution as KCCA team have been recognised which calls upon us to do even more in caring for humanity and building a Smart City" Story By: Hellen Neboshi ...

  The Territorial Police at Katwe Division in Kampala are currently investigating circumstances under which an unidentified man, armed with a panga, invaded a resident’s home before he was shot and killed by police in a harrowing incident of attempted murder on Monday morning. Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Mr Luke Lwoyesigyire Monday said the assailant forcefully entered the home of Anita Ayebare, a resident of Bongole Zone, in Ndejje, Makindye, and menacingly demanded a ransom was shot dead as the Police rescued four children he had kidnapped. “The territorial Police at Katwe are currently investigating a harrowing incident of attempted murder that occurred today, April 29th, 2024, at approximately 10:30 am. It is reported that an unidentified assailant, armed with a panga, forcibly entered the residence of Ms. Ayebare Anita, 25 years old, a resident of Bongole Zone, while she was having breakfast with her children,” Mr. Owoyesigyire said in a Monday police state...

Mbale City officials on Friday boycotted the World day for safety and health at work celebrations. The function held at Mbale cricket ground with a theme; "Impacts of Climate change on occupational Safety and health - Uganda's response"  The event  aimed at promoting awareness for preventing occupational accidents and diseases. According to Mbale City Woman MP Connie Nakayenze Galiwango said "I expected to see  all workers in the city in this function. But I'm shocked," Ms Galiwango said.  She warned  employers to stop mistreating the workers and provide them with the necessary support.  "People are working in difficult conditions. It would have been better to address them," she said.  The State Minister for Elderly Affairs, Mr. Dominic Mafabi Gidudu, who was the guest of honor wondered why Mbale City officials boycotted the event.  "Today is an international day for safety and health. It's a great day for people with industries employees ...

The latest exciting and thrilling news from the education sector indicates that Victoria University’s Bachelor Of Pharmacy Program has finally been accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The above makes Victoria University the sixth accredited institution in Uganda to offer this distinguished program. Experts from the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) and NCHE last month carried out a joint inspection and verification exercise at Victoria University to ascertain whether the University was fit to run this program According to our sources at PSU, the experts were left shocked by the world-class standard of the laboratory, modern equipment and highly skilled lecturers they found at Victoria University, thus the swift accreditation. Meanwhile, in his response to this milestone, Victoria University’s restless and most innovative Prof Lawrence Muganga commended PSU and NCHE for the accreditation and vowed that the University’s zeal to foster a supportive learnin...

The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has decried inadequate funding which they say is hindering the implementation of a number of government programmes under their docket. This was revealed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ms Aminah Zawedde during the opening of the two-day retreat for MPs on committee of ICT and National Guidance in Kampala. Ms Zawedde explained that the ministry is financially struggling yet the ICT sector is the most important pillar in driving the status of the economy. She cited the four programmes affected as; digital transformation looking at the digitisation agenda, community mobilisation and mindset change, a public sector management programme aimed at supporting public service delivery by digitising the sector and the balanced regional development programme. According to Ms Zawedded, although the Ministry is supposed to implement the digital transformation roadmap, its hands are tied because there are no funds to support its implementation. “When i...

The National Unity Platform-NUP has lost more party officials and members in the  Busoga sub region to the National Resistance Movement-NRM party. The latest defection is Emmanuel Lutaya Mbalasa, the NUP Luuka District coordinator who has crossed to NRM. Mbalasa was welcomed into the party by Eastern Region National Vice chairman, Capt. Mike George Mukula. In His submissions, Mukula has vowed to fish more opposition candidates to the National Rulling Government in order to achieve president M7's goals. "As an Eastern region Bishop, I want to crash opposition, I want to hunt down all those who claim to be huge opposition, I am going to bring them to NRM"-Mukula.  few days ago, t he flag bearers and mobilizers in Namutumba under the National Unity Platform- NUP crossed to the National Resistance Movement- NRM party as the 2026 Presidential & Parliamentary- elections hit up.  Led by Yusufu Dabada, the former Busiki MP contestant in the 2021 general elections, the team wa...

Land Registration Commissioner Strikes NSSF with Hammer Blow, Orders Title Cancellation The acting commissioner of lands, Baker Mugaino, after thorough investigations into the contentious land, has released a report faulting NSSF. NSSF bought land comprised in FRV 402 Folio 13 Block 269 Plot 4,323 and 1322 from Uganda Company Holdings Ltd in 2003. All shareholders of Uganda Company Holdings Ltd are foreigners, and they could not hold a valid title in Freehold tenure to pass onto NSSF, as the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and Section 40(4)(5)(6)(7) of the Land Act forbid foreigners from holding Freehold or Mailo proprietary interest in land. The report also indicates that the certificate of title comprised in FRV 402 Folio 13 Block 269 Plots 274 and 323 and 1322, measuring 285.07 Acres, registered in the name of NSSF, appear on the same Certificate of Title without following the amalgamation of titles, which explains its overlaid down Proral and Kalamazoo. NSSF did not exp...

  Singer Mikie Wine’s lover Pauline Kemigisha has completed her studies at the Uganda Aviation Academy, bringing her great joy. Yesterday, Pauline joined the ranks of hundreds of graduates at the 12th Uganda Aviation Academy Graduation Ceremony. Today, she has taken the opportunity to share cherished memories from her graduation, including photos and videos, with her partner Mikie Wine, as they celebrate this significant achievement. Her graduation ceremony was a culmination of all her hard work and determination. Surrounded by her fellow graduates, Pauline walked across the stage with pride and accomplishment. The applause and cheers from the audience echoed her success, filling her heart with joy. As Pauline Kemigisha received her certificate, Pauline couldn’t help but reflect on the challenges she had overcome throughout her academic journey. The late nights spent studying, the rigorous exams, and the demanding coursework were all worth it at that moment. She had proven to herse...

Bunyoro Sub-Region Endorses President Museveni's 2026 Candidature As Hajjat Namyalo Empowers Bazzukulu With Start-Up Capital Items The Office of the National Chairman manager, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye today paralyzed business in Kiryandongo as she visited Bunyoro Sub-region Region to deliver empowerment tools to the Bazzukulu as well as officially endorse President Museveni's candidature for 2026 general elections. Running under the theme “The Youth Agenda Kiryandongo – Skilling and Empowering the Youth” the event attracted tens of thousands of Bazzukulu at Bweyale Church of Uganda Primary School Grounds, in Bweyale Town Council, Kiryandongo District. Speaking to the fully charged and excited Bazzukulu, Hajjat Namyalo noted that there is a need for better infrastructure, and urged citizens to “demand from their area leaders for improvements in roads, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. “It’s your constitutional right to demand good roads, good schools, and...

Speaker among has promised to hold talks with Special Forces Command, the elite force offerings security to the Presidency, not to confiscate phones and iPads of MPs, and stop compulsory COVID tests whenever they are meeting President Museveni, saying such actions inconvenience MPs. “But also, the State of Nation Address is your function, it is a parliament function. We are only inviting the president to address us and start the next session of our sitting and we can agree that we are waiving off COVID- testing after all, the President will be sitting far, but it will look bad for you not to come for your own function. We will request SFC that our MPs don’t use papers we gave them iPads which they use day to day and we are also not comfortable with COVID-19, we will talk to them, I mean, they are human beings,” said Among.    Her remarks followed concern raised by Joseph Ssewungu (Kalungu West) who wondered why MPs are still being forced to take COVID-tests whenever they are t...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday 25th April, 2024 commissioned the newly refurbished Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium.  The multi-purpose stadium was developed by businessman Hamis Kiggundu famously known as Ham. During the commissioning, President Museveni congratulated and thanked Mr. Ham Kiggundu for the good work of giving Nakivubo Stadium a state-of-the-art face-lift.  “First of all, Kiggundu is a young man who was born I think when the NRM came to power, but he is a real NRM by being innovative and knowing that you can get prosperity in Uganda. This is what we have been telling you,” The President noted.  The President said Mr. Kiggundu has been able to make things happen and develop his country because he believes in the philosophy of “Yes we can”.   “I thank Kiggundu because he has been able to show that attitude not only in this project but even in other projects. When he came up with this idea, in my bushwar ways of doing things, I quickly und...

Today the 26th of April 2024, numerous individuals have successfully completed their aviation courses at The Uganda Aviation Academy.  The graduation ceremony was honored by the presence of the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, RT. Hon. Timothy Tayebwa who was the chief guest, Uganda Airline Executive Director, Jenifer Bamuturaki, Captain Mike Mukula, Vianny Mpungu Luggya of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, and many other dignitaries.  While speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy speaker tipped graduates on how to behave in public. "As Uganda, we are proud of you, I can see nice-looking young men and women, therefore go out there and shine our name.  VIDEO: Click Here We've got very many flight companies in Uganda & this has given hope that you people will get Jobs" - Tayebwa. Tayebwa further issued a serious Warning on the misuse of social media and drags which he says is killing the young generation.  "These days before you get a job, your employer will...

Landslides Wreak Havoc: Sigwa Metal Ladders Destroyed in Butandiga, Severing Critical Routes. Recent landslides triggered by heavy rainfall ravaged the Sigwa Metallic ladders in Butandiga Sub-County, Sironko District in Eastern Uganda. These ladders, integral pathways for students, tourists, and locals accessing schools, markets, hospitals, and other vital locations, now lie in ruins, disrupting essential travel routes. The ladders serve appropriately 140 Villages in Butandiga. According to James Wangota, a teacher at Butandiga primary school, Over 400 pupils have missed exams due to the breakdown of the pathway

After spending almost three months in Nairobi Hospital, today the president of the National Unity Platform has paid a visit to ill Ssegirinya Muhammad, the member of parliament, Kawempe North. After posting Ssegirinya's photo on his official social media platforms, hundreds of Social media users have criticized Bobi Wine for this act. "Passed by AghaKhan hospital in Nairobi to check on comrade, Hon Ssegirinya Muhammad where he is undergoing treatment. I was pleased to find that his health has greatly improved and is rapidly responding to medication. He is no longer in intensive care, he walks around by himself and his appetite is better than it was a few weeks ago. Let’s continue praying for and supporting him. By the grace of God, he will get well soon"- Bobi Wine. Read Reactions From the public -  https://twitter.com/HEBobiwine/status/1783560178182303886?t=PdmCARJE3p46KuQCivOgEA&s=19

ED Kisaka-"Kampala City skyline is positively changing due to the magnificent work of the private sector" The KCCA Executive Director has  Applauded  the development in Kampala city by private investors. The most recent addition is the Nakivubo War memorial stadium in Kisenyi which was commissioned by. H.E the President  Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 25th April 2024. According to Kisaka, the private investors have played a big role in changing the face of the city, ie:- erecting structures which are on standard, stadiums, etc. While giving his remarks during the official opening of the stadium, President M7 also commended Hajji Hammis Kiggundu the developer saying he is a man of great vision and foresight. He also said the smart policies of NRM are bearing fruit in allowing the private sector to flourish. The stadium now joins the magnificent judiciary buildings comprising the court of Appeal and Supreme Court which were commissioned by the President in April 2024.  The ...

The flag bearers and mobilizers in Namutumba under the National Unity Platform- NUP have crossed to the National Resistance Movement- NRM party as the 2026 Presidential & Parliamentary- elections hit up.  Led by Yusufu Dabada, the former Busiki MP contestant in the 2021 general elections, the team was presented to NRM party Vice Chairman, Hon Capt Mike George Mukula in Bugolobi.  Dabada said that their decision to cross to the ruling party was informed by the NUP’s lack of a clear strategy to cause a formidable change. Dabada who came third with about 5000 votes in the race of nine candidates in Busiki MP race in 2021 general elections says he is demobilizing NUP for the NRM.  Yusufu Dabada is a former District Vice Chairman, former District councillor Youth & Secretary finance Namutumba District Local government.  He was the first acting NUP youth coordinator Busoga Sub-regio . PHOTOS:-

Bugisu Comparative Union Boss, Who Is Also The Member Of Parliament, Budadiri West Hon. Nandala Nathan Mafabi & Wife, Florence Nandala are  celebrating 30th Marriage Anniversary. Nathan Nandala Mafabi on Thursday afternoon celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary by hosting current and former bishops of the Mbale and North Mbale diocese, along with Catholic priests and Muslim leaders from the Bugisu region, at his home in Entebbe. Present are Bishop Wilson Nandaha, Rev Magombe Jackson, Bishop Gidudu Samuel, Sheik Mugoya District Cardih Sironko, District Cardih Bududa,The Regional Cardi Sheik Wandega Ahamad among others.  The clergy, accompanied by their wives, expressed gratitude to God for blessing Nandala with five children and offered prayers for continued blessings and long life. While giving his remarks, Nandala thanked God for Keeping them together for this long irrespective of ups and downs That the world brings. 

A delegation of the European Union (EU) to Uganda has held a meeting with the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) ahead of the 2024 May 3rd World Press Freedom Day (WPFD). The meeting was held at the EU offices in Kampala recently. UJA team was led by the association's president Mathias Rukundo while the EU team by H.E Jan Sadek. UJA president Mathias Rukundo said in the statement that they organized a series of activities to mark the WPFD including the outreach meetings with advocates of press freedom. "Our meeting focused on the debilitating press freedom in Uganda that has resulted into either detention, intimidation and arrest of some journalists" Rukundo's statement reads in part. Rukundo noted that the EU is one of the Uganda's development partners in among other areas, press freedom, environment, trade, health and therefore, there's no way that you cannot engage with such partners when there's a need. The Uganda Journalists president wondered as to...

New information has come to light about contradicting reports going around on social media concerning the two newly appointed assistant RDCs for Sironko, Joshua Nabutewa and Allan Wonambwa. Sources at the Sironko district headquarters have revealed that Joshua Nabutewa is a registered parish chief since 2022 and therefore a public servant while Allan Wonambwa is one of those ardent NRM mobilizers in the district. The known PAs crossed sides and started openly attacking her on social media and on public functions. Ofcourse, the one funding their activities is well known.  Until just about one month ago, the publicly known PA to Hon Nambozo was a one Balayo Dison deputised by Clyan Gimei who were bought off by the rival camp and shifted gears immediately. Several persons in Sironko and Bugisu sub-region Whatsapp groups have witnessed the pair openly sneer and ridicule at the newly appointed minister in order to please their new boss. The rival camp that adopted the pair is led by Ash...