How Mpuuga Strategically Planned Bobi Wine’s Whisking from Entebbe to Magere
Mathias Mpuuga, Leader of Opposition in Parliament, representing Nyendo-Mukungwe Division on a National Unity Platform (NUP) card, worked behind the scenes with security officials along with Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi and planned for the whisking of Bobi Wine from the airside to his residence in Magere because they wanted to control the chaos that would come with the one million walk.
According to sources prior to Bobi Wine’s return, the NUP leadership had a consultative meeting to agree on whether to...
Police Chief Ochola Receives Exemplary Service Order 1st Class Medal
The President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, presented the Exemplary Service Order 1st Class medal to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Esq. JM Okoth Ochola.
Ochola was among ten other distinguished officers who received this award on Monday, October 9, 2023, during the 61st Independence Day celebrations in Kitgum District.
He was recognised for his outstanding leadership, community involvement, efforts to promote peace, transforming the Uganda Police Force's reputation, and unwavering dedication to the organization's goals.
In...
Rising Domestic Murders in Uganda: A Cause for Concern
Uganda Police has raised concerns over the increase in cases of murder arising from domestic violence, where spouses and other vulnerable family members are victims.
The police spokesperson, Fred Enanga, expressed his concern on October 3, 2023, during a press statement.
A point in time is an incident that took place in the Rwizi Region and Kiruhura, where the police registered a case of murder by the stabbing of a husband and subsequent suicide.
According to Enanga, the facts gathered indicated that...
Bobi Wine Defends Mufumbiro for Criticising Ssegirinya
Robert Kyagulanyi, the President of the National Unity Platform party, commonly known as Bobi Wine, recently addressed Mohammed Ssegirinya, the MP for Kawempe North on the NUP ticket. In his message, Bobi Wine urged Ssegirinya to show respect towards his fellow party members and refrain from airing internal conflicts in public.
Ssegirinya and Alex Wasswa Mufumbiro had a disagreement regarding Ssegirinya's sickness. Mufumbiro accused Ssegirinya of feigning sickness and seeking attention and financial support from both Ugandans and the party.
"Ssegirinya, had...
IGG Recovers Over Shs 7B from Corrupt Officials in Close to 2 Years
The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has revealed that between January 2022 to June 2023, only Shs7.99 billion was recovered from corrupt officials.
According to a report from the IGG, 3504 complaints were registered, 1528 corruption cases were concluded, and 38.7 billion is recommended for recovery.
Administrative sanctions implemented were 700, prosecutions concluded were 92, and the convictions were 43 in total.
Beti Kamya of the IGG urged Ugandans to own the war against corruption instead of leaving it to the government because...
Traffic Police Issues Tickets to 99 Drivers in One Week During Fika Salama Extra Operation
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has issued tickets to 99 road users in just one week for driving beyond the speed limit on the Kampala- Entebbe Express Way, which is 70 km/h.
According to Michael Kananura, the spokesperson for Uganda Traffic Police, drivers were captured on CCTV cameras for exceeding the speed limit and issued penalty tickets of Shs 200,000 each.
"As part of the Fika Salama operation, we have issued tickets to 99 drivers for the offenses of...