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@kfm Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:28:41
Five FDC leaders in common nuisance case granted bail
A group of 14 Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) members from the Katonga faction was on August 5, 2024, arraigned before Buganda Road Court on charges of being a common nuisance. The group, including three MPs, is accused of becoming unruly and obstructing pathways while planning an unlawful procession to the Kenyan High Commission offices in Kampala. Their aim was to seek an explanation for the arrest of 36 of their cplleagues in Kisumu, Kenya. The members, including a woman, were extradited to Uganda by Kenyan authorities on July 29, 2024, and subsequently charged with terrorism. Led by MPs Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda (Kira Municipality), Kamara Nicholas (Kabale Municipality), the Kampala Deputy Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, and Kaija Harold, among other leaders, […]
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@kfm Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:00:52
Bobi Wine’s bodyguard remanded
The bodyguard of National Unity Platform party president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has been remanded to prison on charges of illegal possession of military property. Mr Kivumbi Achiloe, 42, a resident of Nansana East B zone in Wakiso District, was arraigned before Makindye military court and charged with one count of unlawful possession of defense stores. He was remanded until September 2, 2024, as investigations continue. Prosecution alleges that on August 3, 2024, at around 3:03 PM in Nansana East B zone, Mr Kivumbi was found in possession of one pair of lieutenant colonel pips, which are classified as defense stores. The accused was arrested last week by security operatives in civilian clothing and taken to an undisclosed location. He was later […]
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@allafrica Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:33:29
Julie Kariisa Shows Rotary Is Her Second Deep Love
[Nile Post] When Julie J. Kariisa replaced Rhemie Kiggundu as president of the Rotary Club of Kampala Kibuli, the outgoing leadership described her as a dedicated and multitasking leader who will serve and push the club to greater heights.
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@allafrica Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:33:30
Plu Youths Not Allowed to Take Part in Demos - Gen Muhoozi
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces and also chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cautioned their young supporters against participating in demonstrations.
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@allafrica Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:33:31
Teargas and Bullets Rain As Nema Evicts Farmers From Masaka Wetland
[Nile Post] Chaos erupted in the Kititi wetland of Kyanamukaka Subcounty in Masaka District as officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Police evicted farmers wetland encroachers.
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@sqoop Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:20:44
Hollywood star Idris Elba gifted 80 hectares of land by TZ President Samia Suluhu
Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu has given Hollywood star Idris Elba the go-ahead to set up a film studio in the country, allocating a huge chunk of land. This follows Elba’s discussions with President Suluhu at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland in January 2023. Elba, known for his roles in Luther and The Wire, […]
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@sqoop Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:31:55
Over 10,000 residents mired in tangled plans for Akon City
Mukono District Local Government has locked horns with the Uganda Land Commission over plans to gazette one square mile of land covering a dozen villages in Mpungwe Sub-county for, among others, parcelling to the Senegalese-American singer-record producer Akon to construct a “futuristic city powered by cryptocurrency”, and the establishment of a new eco-friendly city. The […]
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@sqoop Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:13:43
Weasel redeems himself at concert
In November 2017, Mowzey Radio and Weasel celebrated a decade on the entertainment scene with a concert at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds. Three months later in February 2018, Mowzey Radio passed on at Case Clinic. The duo did not enjoy the success of their last concert. Last Friday, the remaining half of Goodlyf, Weasel held […]
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@sqoop Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:58:12
Nyonyozi stars to win Miss Uganda crown
Over the years, event organisers have been moving from concerts where the main attraction is the artistes to experiential events. When Natasha Nyonyozi’s name was read by Brenda Nanyonjo as the winner for this year’s Miss Uganda, her fans in both the VIP and ordinary sections could not stop screaming and jumping all over. Their […]
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@kfm Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:12:57
MPs Akamba, Mutembuli and Namujju granted bail
The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has granted a Shs50 million bail to embattled Members of Parliament (MPs); Yusuf Mutembuli, Cissy Namujju, and Paul Akamba. Justice Lawrence Gidudu released the trio after determining that their failed attempt to solicit funds from the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) budget did not involve physical violence or any assets requiring government recovery. Each legislator was instructed to pay Shs50 million on August 5, 2024. Meanwhile, further hearing of the main case is scheduled for August 8th and 9th after it opened on Friday with testimony from the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) chairperson Mariam Wangadya. The MPs are accused of soliciting a 20% cut from the Commission’s proposed 2024/2025 budget to influence its […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:17:33
Priest who was suspended from church for stealing offertory of Shs6 million arrested for allegedly killing URA staff in Entebbe
Police have arrested Dominic Alinga, a priest at the Catholic parish church of Irir in Nakapiripirit, as the key suspect in the murder of Ngorok John Bosco, a 30-year-old employee of the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) Domestic Tax Department. According to the police spokesperson, ACP Rusoke Kituuma, on August 3, at around 1:50 AM, they […] The post Priest who was suspended from church for stealing offertory of Shs6 million arrested for allegedly killing URA staff in Entebbe first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:02:47
Experts Turn to School Leaders in Fight Against Drug Abuse
[Observer] Back in 2016 when radio personality Ann Ssebunya started the Drugs Hapana Initiative (DHA), the aim was to create awareness and prevention of drugs and substance abuse in her community.
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@allafrica Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:14:13
M23 Capture Ishasha Border Sparks Mass Exodus of Congolese Crossing to Uganda
[Nile Post] Over 2000 Congolese have fled to Uganda in search of safety after the M23 rebels took control of the Ishasha border post late on Sunday night in a region that borders the Kanungu province.
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@allafrica Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:36:33
Protesting As a Constitutional Right - a Perspective From Gen. Mugisha
[Nile Post] The former coordinator for Alliance for National Transformation Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu has re-echoed that protesting against pressing social issues is a constitution right.
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@allafrica Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:38:42
Embattled Commissioners to Receive Censure Notice
[Nile Post] In a significant development, the movers and seconders of the motion seeking to censure the four commissioners of Parliament are poised to take the next step in their quest for accountability.
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