Deputy RDC Majambere Remanded to Prison
Ivan Kamuntu Semakula, the Deputy RDC of Rukiga District, accused of land grabbing, has been remanded to prison until December 3, 2024.
Semakula, also known as Majambere, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
According to the statement issued November 21 2024 by anti-corruption unit he faces charges of conspiracy to defraud, stealing cattle, and criminal trespass.
‘’The charges stem from an incident in...
Bobi Wine’s Dubai Vacation Stirs Controversy Over Alleged Misuse of Party Funds
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, together with his wife and children, are heading out for a Christmas vacation in Dubai starting from December 6, 2024.
According to sources inside the NUP camp, Bobi Wine will take one day off his vacation and interact with party members from all seven states of the United Arab Emirates, then resume his merrymaking with his family till early next year.
However, his planned trip has sparked distress,...
Ministry of Health Pushes for Awareness Campaigns on Tobacco Control in West Nile Region
Ministry of Health has called on the media and local leaders in the West Nile region to take an active role in educating the public about the Tobacco Control Act of 2015.
Christine Ninsiima, the senior program officer at the Ministry of Health made these remarks on November 21, 2024, during a sensitization meeting held in Arua City.
“The media plays an important role in spreading accurate information and fostering a better understanding of the provisions of the law within the...
Mufti Galabuzi Calls for Official Recognition of Kibuli Faction as Legitimate Entity
The Kibuli Muslim faction leader Supreme Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi has urged the Muslim community to recognize the Kibuli faction as a legitimate grouping rather than a sect, emphasizing its well-structured leadership.
In a media interview on November 21, 2024, in Kampala, Galabuzi highlighted the necessity of acknowledging the organized leadership of the Kibuli faction saying that this will foster unity and enhance understanding of its significance within the broader Muslim community.
According to Galabuzi, the Kibuli faction structure includes grassroots...
Pope Francis Simplifies Funeral Rites, Plans Burial at Santa Maria Maggiore
Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites to be observed upon his passing, opting for a simpler ceremony that calls attention to his role as a bishop rather than a figure of worldly power.
In a statement released by the Vatican, the updated liturgical guidelines, approved by the Pope on April 29, were published in the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano on Wednesday November 20, 2024.
“Pope Francis as he approaches his 88th birthday this December has continued to engage actively with...
Homeschooling in Uganda is Illegal, says Attorney General
The Attorney General of Uganda, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has declared that homeschooling in Uganda is illegal, citing the country’s laws that mandate parents and guardians to enroll their children in formal schools.
His remarks came during a session with Parliament’s Education Committee on November 20, 2024, where he addressed growing concerns regarding the practice of homeschooling, which has gained popularity in the country.
The Attorney General's comments were prompted by a question from Molly Musiime Asiimwe, the District Woman MP for Rwampara....