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The organizing committee of the Busoga Royal Wedding last night raised UGX 1 billion from the Royal Banquet that was held at Kololo Independence Grounds. The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Businessmen and women, politicians, government officials, celebrities, and Public figures. While speaking at the event, Hon. Minister Kasule Lumuba, the head of communication and publicity on the organizing committee thanked all stakeholders and well-wishers who contributed towards the call. "I want to thank everyone, private sector, and government organizations for supporting the Busoga Kingdom during this royal wedding preparations. I want to also thank media for championing in giving us millage, they've been our ears and the mouthpiece and we are so fretful"- Lumumba. Representing the Kyabazinga, the Katukiro of Busoga, Dr. Joseph Muvawala assured the general public that the royal wedding celebrations are going to set history in  Busoga and the whole cou...

  Last Sunday Christians In Luwero fled church after Bishop James William  Ssebaggala showed up for a Sunday service being guarded by BAU Security, commonly known as bouncers. The bishop ended up preaching to empty seats after church members disappeared .  The situation in the Diocese of Luweero is getting worse every day, our reporter confirmed to us that the churches are dry because of the tension and fear people are going through while going to worship. BIG STORY -Minister Kitutu erects a Multi-billion Hospital in Kampala - Minister Kitutu erects a Multi-billion Hospital in Kampala. T here have been various strikes from Christians expressing their dissatisfaction with the cancellation of   Rev. Canon Kasana Ssemakula , who was earlier elected as the Bishop of Luwero, but later interdicted on grounds of fornication.       Some of the church elders who did not want to be named said Archbishop Dr. Kazimba Mugalu should think tw...

A controversial public notice by the Absa Bank turning down an invitation to the Kyabazinga royal wedding scheduled for next month has stirred public anger against the Bank all over Busoga. It’s been claimed that the royal wedding organizing committee had earlier extended the invitation along with a polite request for financial support to which the Bank responded by rejecting to extend the help while also turning down the request to attend. In the October 13 dated letter signed by Ms Helen Basuuta Nangonzi, the Marketing and Customer Experience Director at the plot 2 Hannington Rd based bank, the Kingdom is notified of the administrative decision to turn down the invite on grounds that they will be engaged on the scheduled date. Related story:- Absa Bank Declines Funding Request for Busoga Royal Wedding- https://www.freemannewsug.com/2023/10/absa-bank-declines-funding-request-for.html The notice has attracted widespread protests from the King’s subjects who have variously interpret...

Absa Bank Uganda has become the center of attention after declining to provide financial assistance to the Kyabazinga of Busoga for his upcoming royal wedding. In a letter dated October 13, 2023, from Absa Bank’s marketing manager, Hellen Basuuta, the bank responded to the Kingdom’s request for financial aid and explained that they were unable to fund the Royal Wedding due to “earlier scheduled commitments in the period.” The letter read, “We appreciate your request for Absa to attend and contribute towards the royal wedding scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Regrettably, we write to inform you that we are unable to support this request due to earlier scheduled commitments during the period.” Absa Bank’s decision has drawn mixed reactions from the Busoga community. Some residents are calling for a boycott of the bank due to its failure to support the Kyabazinga’s royal wedding. Gideon Byandala expressed that the King, through the organizing chairman, had only reque...

  One would ask self who owns this huge hospital located in Najera B off Kira road. Yes! Angel Wing Hospital is owned by Dr. Mary Gorreti Kitutu, the minister of Karamoja who is also a woman member of parliament, representing Manafwa District. Angel Wing Hospital occupies three floors on a  building sitting on half an acre of land.   Related News:- Umukuka iii, Jude Mike Mudoma calls for peace Unity & togetherness in clans.  Read More Here Our sources revealed to us that the Multi-billion Hospital has been in operation since last year though the minister wants to keep the investment as a secret since she has been implicated in corruption scandals. The medical facility is fully equipped with expensive hospital equipment, including X-ray machines, Oxygen Machines, Biodex .Brachytherapy,  Surgical  Equipment, etc. The Hospital is managed by one of the  minister's sons who has only been identified as Dr. Joel. We further learned that the...

There is a soft war between Emyooga national coordinator, Ms. Ritah Namuwenge, and the embattled minister of Karaamoja, Hon. Mary Gorreti Kitutu over M7's 100m contribution to Inzu ya Masaba. What you need to know: On Thursday 12th, October 2023, President Yoweri Kagita Museveni gave Bukuka One hundred million shillings, the money was delivered to the organising committee by Ritah Namuwenge, the national coordinator of the Emyooga program. According to our inside informers, this annoyed the senior politician, Minister Kitutu. Initially, President Museveni always contributed to Bugisu cultural events through Minister Kitutu. It should be noted that during the official opening of the Imbalu in Mutot Cultural grounds, president M7 contributed over 35m through Minister Kitutu. It was later discovered that money was not delivered to the committee.  Our state house informers told us that M7 no longer trusts Kitutu ever since she was put in the spotlight for mismanaging Karamoja Iron...

The iii Umukuka we'Bamasaba, His Royal Highness, Jude Mike Mudoma has called for peaceful co-existence among clans despite being from diverse backgrounds. "Unity is vital, particularly in developing Cultural institutions and a country at large. People should have respect for each other's cultural values and norms," the Umukuka told a large crowd during his inauguration today the 14th of October 2023, at Mutoto cultural grounds in Mbale City. the function attracted different religious, cultural and political leasers, including a delegation from Kenya. He further revealed that soon after his inauguration, he would start visiting all 21 clans to establish the challenges and obstacles they face. "I call upon all clan Elders to front unity and development so that we can develop Masaba land- Said Umukuka Mudoma. The Umukuka Thanked President Museveni for supporting them financially and promised to work closely with the central Government in all aspects. "There is ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has contributed One hundred million shillings to the organising committee of the Umukuka iii Inauguration Ceremony.  Ms. Namuwenge Ritah the National Coordinator for the Emyooga program yesterday 13th October 2023 delivered the 100 million shillings from His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to the organizing committee for the preparations of the  Inauguration ceremony of Umukuuka III we Inzu Ya Masaba, His Highness Jude Mike Mudoma.  She received blessings from Umukuuka for exhibiting servant leadership and trust in the execution of her duties. The money was received by Dr. Kosea Wambaka the chairman organizing committee for the ceremony.  The inauguration is slated for this Saturday 14th/Oct/2023 at the Mutoto cultural site. 

A total of One Thousand Four Hundred Sixty two (1462) students from fourteen (14) Secondary Schools will receive pens each and success cards  this Friday as confirmed by the Keddi Foundation communications office. Speaking to Freeman News-UG on phone, Mr Keddi Steven Zuluba, the CEO of Keddi Foundation who is in United Arab Emirates UAE said sharing the smallest thing you have feels so special with those that do not have.  "A pen may look so small to those who can afford it, we've always got complaints of candidates missing UNEB because of a pen, I cant just seat and watch this happen yet I want to see a better community"- said Steven Zuluba. He further said, time comes when parents are stressed with school fees in this economic situation and so giving students even even a single pen can motivate them during briefing and examinations time. Treanding News:" After withdrawing the Ambulance that I had donated in Koboko, I sold it off when I lost the election"- Mini...

Lives of lawyers Odur Anthony and Arinaitwe Peter from Arinaitwe Peter and Co. Advocates are facing threats for prosecuting cases regarding the brutal and illegal eviction of a section of locals in Kapaapi, Hoima district. As a result, the legal team has petitioned the UPDF's Chief of Defense Forces and the Inspector General of Police. According to reports, one of the lawyers survived an attack on October 4, 2023, in Hoima city while trying to rescue a number of land eviction victims. It is alleged that Brig. Gen. Nabaasa Peter, Bogere Jackson (the Hoima DPC), Kyakashari Michael (the Deputy RDC Hoima), among others, are behind the eviction of over 120 families whom the said lawyers are representing in Hoima High Court. In a complaint letter obtained by this website, it has been confirmed that several offices have been copied and received, including the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Uganda Lawyers' Society, Uganda Human Rights Commission, National Coalition of ...

Bishop William Tomusange, national Unity Platform leaders and supporters were arrested today morning at the party headquarters, in Kamwokya during a special prayer for the souls of those who lost lives during the 2021 general elections. Security also arrested the National Unity Platform (NUP)  leaders including its secretary general David Lewis Rubongoya, and spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi have this morning been roughed up by police and army as they tried entering their headquarters in Kamwokya which had already been sealed off by the military. Rubongoya, Ssenyonyi and several other members of the NUP were heading to their headquarters in Kamwokya to hold a press conference about the Independence Day and the continued abduction, arrest and alleged murder of their supporter. The two leaders and several other supporters were intercepted at the NUP headquarters’ gate by the UPDF military police, anti-riot police and field force unit personnel, roughed them up and bundled the two into a w...

Syahuka Moses Bwambale, an official in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is on the spot for swindling money during the Uganda/Algeria Business Forum at African Hotel in Kampala.  What You Need to Know:  On the 30th of September 2023, the Uganda /Algeria Business Forum was held at Africana Hotel in Uganda.  The event was attended by several Uganda and Algeria Government officials and several media houses were invited to cover the event.  It is alleged that after the event, Mr. Moses Bwambale converged a brief meeting with all the journalists and ordered them to register their Names on a form, include registered mobile money Numbers.  One of the journalists who was present at this event told us that Moses forced them to sign on the list promising to send them money.  "The list had Name, Mobile Number, Media House, and Signature, Unfortunately, we never filled in any information where the amount was. We have never received anything and when contacted him, he tol...