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...
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....
Fraudster Remanded in Connection with UGX 2.3 Billion Gold Scam
Abdul Yousif Mohammad Adam aka Aziz, a man from Sudan, has been held in custody after appearing in court for allegedly tricking a Dubai investor out of over $650,000.
Adam faced charges of obtaining money by false pretenses at the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. He is accused of being part of a scam where he and others, who have not yet been caught, persuaded Osman Hussan, an investor from Dubai, to pay a large sum for non-existent gold sales.
The...
Sultan Tana Breaks Up with Boyfriend Amid Alleged Affairs with NUP’s Leaders
Kisoro woman Member of Parliament aspirant Salim Sultan Tana has reportedly separated from her Kisoro-based boyfriend and moved to Kampala following emerging evidence of her sexual affairs with National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, and Francis Zaake.
Tana, who contested in the just concluded woman MP by-election on the NUP ticket, garnering an embarrassing 900 votes, was allegedly involved in a sexual affair with Bobi Wine in order to secure the party ticket and support.
It was...
NUP’s Mwiru Targets Igenge Palace After Controversial Takeover of Kyabazinga Radio Station
Paul Mwiru, a former Member of Parliament for Jinja East who has transitioned through several political parties (FDC to ANT and now NUP), is now entangled in a legal battle over the ownership of Igenge Palace, the official residence of the Kyabazinga of Busoga. Mwiru reportedly collaborates with a group of thirty individuals to challenge the monarchy’s claim to the palace, following his controversial acquisition of Busoga Radio One.
The palace, located on Igenge Hill, is a vital cultural site...
Posta Uganda Choked on 1.7 Billion Debt Accumulated in Unpaid License Fees
Parliament has reported that Posta Uganda, the country's national postal service, is struggling with a massive debt of UGX 1.7 billion from unpaid license fees. This debt has been building up since 2017 and is linked to the expiration of the company's mail and deposit license in 2021.
The revelation came out during a meeting on November 18, 2024, between the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, which is investigating Posta Uganda’s financial issues, and officials from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
Abudu...