ON THE RUN: Kavuma Linked to Armed Criminal Gangs around the Kampala Metropolitan Area
Kavuma Jamushid a member of Bobi Wine’s personal security team has been linked to different armed criminal gangs targeting security installations and the business community around the Kampala Metropolitan area.
On November 8th 2022, police carried out an intelligence led operation around Namungoona, Masanafu areas and arrested 11 suspected armed robbers with a toy gun and Knives. The suspects were found at a local drinking point that they were using as a meeting place to coordinate their activities.
According to police...
BREAKING: Ugandans to watch World Cup matches without subscription fee
The Government of Uganda has finally acquired the subscription rights that will allow Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) television to broadcast all the 2022 FIFA World Cup matches to be held in Qatar from November 20th to December 18th, 2022.
This comes after securing the Free-To-Air Rights (FTA), which are free and exclusive to UBC television only in Uganda.
According to the press statement released by UBC management on November 11, 2022, the games will air on UBC and Star television and all...
CAUGHT: MP Ssenyonyi faces investigation for leaking Parliamentary-COSASE classified report
The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) Chairman, MP Joel Ssenyonyi is under investigation for leaking to media, several classified reports before presenting and discussing it in Parliament as required by rules of procedures.
Ssenyonyi, who doubles as the Nakawa West Municipality legislator elected on NUP ticket is accused of violating parliamentary rules of procedure ,and oath of secrecy.
Describing the act as unethical and intolerable behaviour, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among furiously confirmed that she...
Uganda’s Maiden Satelite will enhance Resource Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Industry
Today November 6, 2022, Uganda launches her maiden satelite which was designed and built by Engineers; Edgar Mujuni, Derick Tebusweke and Bonny Omara. The trio were trained by the BIRDS-5 project of the Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan.
Named PearlAfricaSat-1, the satelite comes at a very crucial time when Uganda's Oil and Gas Industry needs a reliable mechanism for its resource planning as well as an impact assessment tool to successfully harness Uganda's oil deposits.
In a statement released, Dr Monica...
BREAKING: No Ebola Lockdown—President Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that there will be no lockdown over the Ebola virus disease outbreak.
On November 4, the President tweeted, "Regarding the Ebola situation, first of all, there will be no lockdown." Therefore, people should go ahead and concentrate on their work without worrying.
Mr. President, however, urged for strict adherence to standard operating procedures put in place by the Ministry of Health.
"However, we should be more vigilant and observe the SOPs put in place to control...
Butebo Chief Finance Officer arrested for swallowing Ugx1b cash
The Chief Finance Officer of Butebo District has been arrested in connection with the Ugx1b Scandal.
The suspect identified as Simon Kowa Mutekanga is alleged  to have mismanaged the funds over a period of time.
He was picked up on Friday by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit in liaison with the police and other security agencies.
The funds were meant for the implementation of various projects and programs within different departments in the District.
A source in the district revealed that the funds...