The government has released the names 16 police officers, who were killed in the attacks in Kasese on Saturday and Sunday following fresh clashes between security forces and suspected Rwenzururu kingdom loyalists. Gen Jeje Odong, minister for internal affairs identified the slain officials as Sgt Joseph Kule; Detective Cpl Richard Elai; Cpl Patrick Anywar; Cpl […]
In a rather shocking revelation, one of the MPs fled from the Rwenzururu Kingdom palace during the raid by security forces on Sunday The Bukonzo West MP, Mr Atkins Katusabe, during a press conference at Parliament on Monday, said the army sneaked in weapons, the guns government later claimed were in the hands of Omusinga […]
A popular journalist has launched a scathing attack on veteran journalist Timothy Kalyegira, currently running the Kampala Express, a Facebook based publication for saying that embattled tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia owns the Matooke Republic publication. Henry H. Ssali the founder and Managing Director of Matooke Republic Media Ltd who a decade ago also worked as […]
Before, resident could only find unclean but affordable place of convenience! Uganda’s oldest beer maker Uganda Breweries Limited has launched a sanitation project that will see the brewery construct public sanitation facilities for the residents and traders of Port Bell and Kirombe areas in Nakawa Division. The 3 months project which is part of UBL’s […]
Bridge International academies backed by Microsoft chief executive Bill Gates and Facebook head Mark Zuckerberg say they are “deeply concerned” by malicious comments made against them by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija. While speaking at the 22nd graduation ceremony of Uganda Martyrs University main campus on Thursday, Minister Kasaija said: […]
Two brothers of alleged killer Mathew Kanyamunyu may have tampered some of the evidence that might have been left behind in the search for justice for Kenneth Akena, detectives involved in the investigation believe. Mr Moses Kanyamunyu and Mr Joseph Kanyamunyu a renowned public relations and advertising honcho were on Thursday arrested to aid the […]
A prominent Kagadi leader has been accused of illegal electioneering. Barely a year since general elections were held in Uganda on 18 February 2016 to elect the President and Parliament, Kagadi District LCV chair person Stephen Mfashingabo asked locals in the district to prepare to campaign for incumbent President Yoweri Museveni as he is contest […]
As the journeys upcountry during the festive season commence, owners of bus companies to reallocate. Winston Katushabe, the the secretary to the transport licensing board in the Minister of Works and Transport has ordered the them to from December 1st to load and offload from new designated places according to newly released guidelines. […]
Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr Kiiza Besigye has condemned the manner in which the Kabale case in which he is accused over inciting the public on July 14, 2012 is being handled. Dr Besigye and his co-accused today appeared in Kabale Chief Magistrates Court but prosecution did not produce witnesses once again. […]
President Museveni has set up a visitation committee to look into the incessant strikes at Makerere University after the latest lecturers’ sit-down strike provoked an Executive order closing it down indefinitely. The committee is to commence work immediately. MORE: Museveni starts probes on Makerere strikes The President according to his senior press secretary Don Wanyama […]