Top City Celebs Paid by Foreign Embassies to Support “March to Parliament” Protest Revealed
The European Union embassies in Uganda are in the spotlight for massively financing top Kampala city celebrities to participate in the flopped “march to parliament” protest that kicked off on Tuesday, July 23rd, in Kampala.
A detailed report has revealed that the embassies reportedly used AGORA, a local NGO owned by a former journalist and renowned social media fanatic, Agatha Atuhaire, to pay these stars, including journalists, musicians, and influencers, to drum up support for the march.
Among the top City...
“March to Parliament” Protest is Foreign-Funded, Says President Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has said the flopped “march to parliament” protest is foreign-backed and funded to undermine Uganda’s sovereignty.
In a detailed dossier released via his official X-account on Thursday, July 25, 2024, President Museveni and the Commander in Chief, CiC, applauded all security agencies and Ugandans for not participating in the flopped demonstrations.
“I want to congratulate the Armed Forces, the Security Forces, and the Wanainchi (residents) for foiling or not participating in the bad demonstration that was planned for...
Iganga Court Remands Three PDM Officials Over Extortion
The Iganga District Chief Magistrates Court has remanded three Parish Development Model, PDM, officials in Namutumba district.
The officials were arraigned in court on Monday, July 22, 2024, and subsequently charged with extortion.
According to a statement released by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the suspects include Namugosa Farida, Woman Councilor Nawampandu Parish, Namaba Rogers, PDM SACCO Chairperson for Nawampandu "A" Kantono Ruth, and PDM SACCO Chairperson of Kasegere B.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations...
Three-Day Court of Appeal Criminal Sessions Open in Masaka to Tackle Case Backlog
A three-day Court of Appeal criminal session has opened in Masaka in a bid to tackle the case backlog.
The session was launched on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, by the Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Richard Buteera.
The session, led by Lady Justice Hellen Obura, Justice Muzamiru Kibeedi, and Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe, aims to promote alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as plea bargaining, mediation, and small claims procedures, citing their efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and role in fostering community harmony.
Justice Buteera emphasized...
Jinja HR Manager Arraigned for Forcible Entry on Disputed Land
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), working together with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), has arraigned Francis Asiimwe, a Human Resource Manager at Lukonge Cotton Factory, before the Jinja Grade 1 Magistrates Court on charges of forcible entry and forcible detention on disputed land belonging to investors of Hard Rock Quarry Uganda Limited.
In the statement released on July 12, 2024, SHACU stated that between April and May 2024,...
LOP Ssenyonyi Sues Journalist for Exposing Huge Bribes He Took While Chairing COSASE
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has sued a local journalist for reporting in the news a detailed report revealing how he (Ssenyonyi) was accused of taking huge bribes while serving as the chairperson of the parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE).
In his article, journalist Dean Lubowa Saava revealed how LoP Ssenyonyi reportedly obtained several bribes during his tenure as the COSASE chairperson.
According to utterances made by journalist Saava on several social media...
