Deputy IGG Orders Arrests of Three Suspects over Extortion in Kikuube District
The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Dr. Patricia Acham Okiria, has issued orders for the immediate arrest of three individuals in Kikuube district over extortion and diversion of project funds.
In the statement released on July 26, 2024, on the Official X handle of the Inspectorate of Government listed, the suspects, as Godfrey Katungi, the Parish Chief of Igwanjura Parish, Lawrence Baguma, the Parish Chief of Bubogo Parish, and Charles Kusemererwa, a Community Facilitator for the DRDIP project, are...
President Museveni Replaces Jailed Trade PS Ssali with Kakooza
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has replaced imprisoned Permanent Secretary (PS) for Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali, with Alex Kakooza, who was the former PS for Ministry of Education.
The reshuffle happened during the Ministry of Trade top management committee meeting on Friday, July 26, 2024, convened by Francis Mwebesa, the Minister of Trade, and attended by the Ministers of State, undersecretaries, directors, and commissioners of the ministry.
This comes after Ssali was arraigned before the Anti-Corruption court on...
KARAMOJA: Joint Security Agencies Arrest Three over Murder, Terrorizing Civilians
The territorial police in the Karamonja sub-region, in conjunction with the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), have arrested three prime suspects involved in the murder of civilians in the areas of Kamioni, Timu, Kaabong, and other neighboring districts.
According to the UPDF’s 3rd Division Public Information Officer, Major Isaac Oware, the trio in custody include Aleu Lomeri, a resident of Kaitach village; Kamol Longole, a resident of Moruedikae village, all from Kaabong district; and Lukwakori Bosco, a resident of Mamulope...
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...
Nakasero Market Vendors Denounce “March to Parliament” Protest
Nakasero market vendors in Kampala have denounced the march to parliament protests, claiming they have businesses to run and families to feed.
Richard Mukiibi, the chairperson of Nakasero market vendors on Thursday, July 25, 2024, said they opted to make money to sustain their livelihoods as opposed to marching on the streets.
“We shall not tolerate or get involved in any protests. This is a place where people come to make a living,” he noted.
Harriet Nankya, another vendor, said they survive...
