Prison Authorities Wheel Frail Besigye to Clinic Amid Tight Security
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been wheeled to a clinic at Village Mall in Bugolobi following a hunger strike in Luzira Prison, Buhweju County MP Mwijukye Francis has revealed. “Amidst very heavy security deployment, Dr. Besigye has been brought to a clinic on the third floor of Bugolobi
Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record in Barcelona
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a stunning world half marathon record of 56:42 at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, a World Athletics Gold Label Road race, on Sunday (16). With that impressive performance, the 24-year-old two-time world cross country champion improved on Yomif Kejelcha’s previous world record of 57:30
Oil & Gas: Worker Killed by Falling Steel at Central Processing Facility in Buliisa
As Uganda prepares to produce its first oil this year, a tragic workplace accident has occurred at the Central Processing Facility (CPF) in Kasinyi Village, Ngwedo Sub County, Buliisa District. Maxwell Atuganyira, 30, an employee of Steadfast Crane Services—a subcontractor under Essar Crane Services Company—was fatally injured on Tuesday afternoon
Why Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde was handed two years jail term?
The order follows an application filed by Mugisha Hashim Mugisha, who sought a declaration that Ssemakadde acted in contempt of court by publishing derogatory remarks on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), against Justice Musa Ssekaana and the court. Mugisha argued that the respondent should be restrained from making
Lawyers concede, Mohan Kiwanuka is Mentally Ill
The High Court in Kampala has granted unrestricted access to family members to visit city business mogul Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka following a legal dispute over his mental health. This decision came after an application filed by his sisters Jalia Muwanga, Nantege Yudaya Nsereko, Berti Nsereko Kawooya, and Sarah Nsereko who
Bank of Uganda Fraud: Gov’t Expands Investigations to Japan
Following recent fraud at the Bank of Uganda (BoU), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has petitioned Japanese authorities through Interpol to obtain information on individuals who withdrew over Shs 20 billion from a fraudulent account in Japan. The CID’s move follows the widely reported Shs 60 billion fraud that occurred
Pastors Urge Parliament to Recognize Cohabiting Couples as Married
Pentecostal pastors in Kampala have called for a provision in the Marriage Bill, 2024 to recognize cohabiting couples as legally married. Under the National Pastors Platform of Kampala, the pastors argue that this measure would curb the increasing tendency of men delaying commitment even when children are involved ultimately protecting
Why Godfrey Ssemugooma Appointed as Acting Accountant General Amid Fraud Scandal?
Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has appointed Godfrey Ssemugooma as the Acting Accountant General. He replaces Lawrence Semakula, who was arrested and charged along with seven other officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development in connection with a Shs 62 billion fraud scandal at
Bad valuers to pay fine of Shs 100M in new land acquisition law
Land acquisition processes are expected to become efficient once the Valuation Bill, 2024 is passed into law. It is further projected that the proposed law will lead to improved efficiency of the real estate and financial markets. The Bill was tabled for its first reading by the Minister of Lands,
Former UPC, DP stalwarts explain how Museveni Exploited Obote’s Mistakes to Rule for 39 Years?
On July 27, 2024, Uganda marked exactly 39 years since Apollo Milton Obote was overthrown for the second time as the country’s president. Born in 1925 in Akokoro village, present-day Apac district, Obote was the son of the late Stanley Opeto, a village chief, and Puliska Opeto. He was the
