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Army court dismisses charges against 7 senior police officers
The General Court Martial has dismissed the case against seven senior police officers who had been charged alongside former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen Kale Kayihura, with aiding and abetting kidnap of Rwandan refugees and failing to protect war materials. In a twist of events, on August 30, 2023, the state decided to withdraw charges against Gen Kayihura and left his juniors to battle without any single witness presented by the prosecution. The withdrawal letter dated March 5, 2024, has been signed by the Army Director of Prosecutions Lt. Col Rapheal Mugisha who did not explain why the charges have been withdrawn. Prosecution had alleged that on October, 25, 2013, at Kamengo in Mpigi District, the 7 police officers conspired with their former boss […]
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@kfm Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:19:36
MPs grill Defence officials over Shs21 billion maize project shortfall
Members of Parliament on Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have quizzed officials from the Ministry of Defence over the Shs1.7 million spent on producing a single acre of maize. Some MPs argue that ordinary Ugandans spend around Shs500,000 to produce an acre of maize. The latest Auditor General’s report revealed that the Ministry of Defence injected Shs21.769 billion into the said project, and promised to generate revenue from sales of harvest worth Shs37.968 billion, but only Shs9 billion was realized, with MPs wondering why the army just didn’t buy the food from farmers directly. Francis Ngabirano, Under Secretary Logistics at the Ministry of Defence informed the Committee that the food and feed programme was an emergency response to the food […]
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@sqoop Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:56:11
Can Hannah Karema break Quin Abenakyo’s record?
Quin Abenakyo was voted Miss World Africa and secured the 5th position during the 2018 beauty contest. This marked Uganda’s biggest achievement in the competition that started in 1951 but Abenakyo’s long reign might be broken by Uganda’s current Miss Uganda Hannah Karema Tumukunde. The reigning Miss Uganda who is currently participating in the 71st […]
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@sqoop Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:06:41
Pictorial: Highlights from the 20th edition of Roast and Rhyme
The quarterly Roast and Rhyme experience kicked off this year’s experiences with its 20th anniversary celebration at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo in Bell Lager sponsored enjoyments, live music and a variety of roasted meat for everyone. The sundowner experience was a wholesome reggae appreciation highlighted by performances from Double Black, Abeeka Band, Viper Ranking, Cindy and […]
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@sqoop Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:17:57
A cocktail of jams fit for the eye
Some of the exciting facts about the Uganda National Cultural Centre’s Jam Session that have lived to date include; free entry and, it being a platform for everyone. The second fact is the reason why even the shyest people get on stage to convey whispers through the microphone. The most beautiful and motivating thing about […]
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@sqoop Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:29:48
Benon and Vampos take revellers down memory lane at the first-ever exclusive Watch Party
Old is gold, and the Tusker Malt Conversessions Episode 5 was a golden treat for music enthusiasts. The dynamic duo, Benon and Vampos, took music lovers on a trip down memory lane, celebrating their illustrious careers in the music industry. In a surprising move, the show decided to continue to redefine video-on-demand entertainment experiences by […]
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@kfm Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:42:07
Courts alone can’t solve case backlog – Chief Justice
The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo says Uganda’s Judiciary may not address the ever growing system of case backlog by only using the courts of law. He made the revelation during the ongoing two-day Africa Chief Justices Summit on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) organized by the Judiciary at Mestil hotel in Kampala. The summit is being attended by about 300 officials including; several chief justices on the African continent, justices, African judges, ADR practioners, professional associations like Uganda Law Society, East African Law Society, Association of lawyers and government ministeries among others. The summit aims at finding a quicker and more peaceful way of settling disputes which in the end reduce case backlog and also provide an opportunity to the African […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:34:44
2027 AFCON: Kenya to build 60,000-seat stadium in 20 months
Kenya has contracted the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to build a 60,000-seat stadium in Nairobi. The Talanta Sports City will be one of the main venues for the 2027 African Cup of Nations football tournament. Kenya will host AFCON 2027 jointly with Uganda and Tanzania. Reports indicate that CRBC, which is carrying out […]
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@chimpreports Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:01:20
Uganda-EU Deepen Commercial Ties as Trade Turnover Hits $1.5bn
Ugandan officials have have urged European countries to invest and trade more with the East African country, citing several benefits including an expandiing market and tax exemptions. “While global challenges, including, geopolitical tensions, and inflationary pressures, pose uncertainties, Uganda remains committed to fostering economic cooperation and connectivity, particularly with the European Union (EU),” said …
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@chimpreports Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:15:52
Prof. Lumumba challenges Makerere University on supporting Pan-Africanism
The Chairperson of the Patrice Lumumba Foundation, Prof. Roland Lumumba, has challenged Makerere University students to support Pan-Africanism so as to be true agents of change in their respective communities. Prof. Lumumba argues that, if all students embrace Pan-Africanism, it would be easier for African Countries to achieve fundamental change in all spheres of life. …
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@chimpreports Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:21:57
NSSF Assets Under Management hit a record Shs 20 trillion
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda’s national savings scheme, has hit Shs 20 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM), one and a half years ahead of schedule, according to the Fund’s 10-year Strategic Plan. In 2015, the Fund launched the 2015-2025 Strategic Plan, with a key strategic objective to grow the Fund’s Assets Under …
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@chimpreports Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:38:58
Fanfare as ZIMBAZ parade SMACK League trophy
Over the weekend, the ZIMBAZ (class of 2006), winners of season six of the SMACK League, held a final victory parade aboard a double decker bus, making stop-overs at Kampala’s famous landmarks with their trophy. The Zimbaz have been relishing their victory since clinching the winner’s trophy on January 28, 2024 and decided to celebrate …
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@chimpreports Tue, 05 Mar 2024 08:45:16
Uganda Cup: Police too good for Soltilo Bright Stars
• Soltilo Bright Stars 0-4 Police • URA 0-1 KCCA FUFA Big League table leaders Police FC ran riot over Uganda Premier League side Soltilo Bright Stars after eliminating them from the Stanbic Uganda Cup with a 4-0 humiliating result at Kavumba recreation ground on Monday. On-form forward Isaac Ogwang scored twice, a goal in …
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