matookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:08:13
Lawyers petition court to abolish cash bail conditions
A section of lawyers has petitioned the Constitutional Court, seeking changes to the cash bail system. The group, which includes lawyer Kuuku Amos, Ssetimba and Company Advocates, and two individuals, Kasule Ezekeil and Kajubi Frank Barnabas, aims to stop the practice of requiring people to pay cash for bail without checking if they can afford […]
The post Lawyers petition court to abolish cash bail conditions appeared first on Matooke Republic.
read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:55:05
Katanga’s Daughters Released on Bail
Kampala High Court has granted bail to four suspects held at Luzira Prison on charges of tampering with evidence in the murder of wealthy city businessman, Henry Katanga. The accused are Molly Katanga’s daughters – Martha Nkwanzi Katanga, Patricia Kakwanza alias Tricia; househelper George Amanyire and Charles Otai. “The Court hereby accepts the sureties presented …
The post Katanga’s Daughters Released on Bail first appeared on ChimpReports. read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:24:15
UN Sanctions M23’s Maj Willy Ngoma; ADF Commanders over Congo Crimes
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has slapped sanctions on Major Willy Ngoma, the military spokesperson of the M23 rebel movement and other leaders of various armed movements for committing crimes in Eastern DRC. In a statement issued on Tuesday night, the security council said Ngoma was targeted for being among the “political and military …
The post UN Sanctions M23’s Maj Willy Ngoma; ADF Commanders over Congo Crimes first appeared on ChimpReports. read more
kfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:33:48
Katanga murder: Daughters, two others granted bail
The High Court in Kampala has granted bail to Martha Nkwanzi and Patricia Kakwanza, daughters of the late businessman Henry Katanga. The two sisters were each ordered to pay a cash bail of Shs2 million and each of their sureties was ordered to execute a noncash bond of Shs20 million to ensure their return to Court when required. However, their movements will be restricted, as they are barred from leaving the country without notifying the court and must report to the High Court’s criminal registry every first Monday of the month starting from March 4, 2024. This is after court deemed the sureties substantial and upheld the presumption of innocence for the accused. Additionally, with the investigation complete, concerns about […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:04
Golf: Corporate Masters event coming to Uganda
By Gystin Angarukiremu Excitement is building ahead of the 14th edition of the Corporate Masters Event that is coming to Uganda for the first time this weekend. The event mainly attended by corporate leaders, diplomats, expatriates, and entrepreneurs promises to be a night of networking and fun for the high-net-worth individuals. Lake Victoria Serena, known for its beautiful surroundings and views, will be the host for this year’s event. “This is the first of many to come and a step towards achieving our strategic objective of spreading our wings to Africa and beyond.” Michael Ng’ang’a, MD Corporate Masters. According to organizers, participants will enjoy a mix of business and pleasure, with the peaceful setting providing a great backdrop for conversations […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:31:23
Katanga murder: Court to rule on daughters’ bail application today
The High Court in Kampala is today expected to rule on an application filed by Martha Nkwanzi and Patricia Kakwanza, daughters of the late Henry Katanga, seeking release on bail. The two sisters are charged with destroying or removing valuable evidence related to their father’s murder. The Director of Public Prosecutions, represented by Chief State Attorney Jonathan Muwanganya, has requested Justice Isaac Muwata to deny bail and proceed with the trial, as the state is ready with its witnesses. Muwanganya also suggested strict bail terms if the judge grants bail, including depositing land titles and passports with the court, weekly reporting to the registrar, and sureties bonded for at least Shs100 million each. Nkwanzi and Kakwanza were arrested with their […]
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:24:17
Bobi Wine’s documentary wins another international award
The documentary “Bobi Wine: The People’s President,” highlighting the life of National Unity Platform (NUP) party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, has secured another international award at the Cinema for Peace Awards. Directed by Christopher Sharp and Moses Bwayo, this observational film represents a six-year dedication to portraying Kyangulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, and his journey […]
The post Bobi Wine’s documentary wins another international award appeared first on Matooke Republic.
read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:04:22
Gulu: LCV boss threatens to expose leaders who are defaulting on Emyooga Funds
Gulu District LCV Chairman, Hon Christopher Opio Ateker, has warned local leaders, who have defaulted on refunding Emyooga funds, that their names will be circulated in public places. Ateker noted that among the 18 Saccos who received money under Emyooga, the Local Leaders Association was the worst performing group in terms of refunding the money. …
The post Gulu: LCV boss threatens to expose leaders who are defaulting on Emyooga Funds first appeared on ChimpReports. read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:46:20
Cross Breeding: Report highlights need for people of Teso to go into dairy farming
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last evening met a group of leaders from Teso sub-region at State House- Entebbe. The group was led by Mr. Calvin Echodu, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer for Soroti West Constituency. Today’s engagement was a follow up meeting between the President and the leaders. The first meeting was held on …
The post Cross Breeding: Report highlights need for people of Teso to go into dairy farming first appeared on ChimpReports. read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:57:33
Kigezi mourns businessman Kirasha
Renowned businessman Jonathan Kirasha is dead. Kirasha was an astute businessman, who hailed from Muhanga Town Council in Rukiga District, passed on Monday morning at Platinum Hospital in Kampala. Brian Kirasha, the son, says that his father passed on Monday morning at Platinum Hospital in Kampala over multiple organ failure. He says that Kirasha has …
The post Kigezi mourns businessman Kirasha first appeared on ChimpReports. read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:27:07
Govt presents Bills on merger of agencies
Government has presented before Parliament 9 out of the proposed 39 Bills to aid the rationalization process of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The Bills aim at making amendments to existing laws that establish agencies in the different sectors. The Bills were tabled by line ministers in charge of the different sectors before the House presided over by the Speaker of Parliament Ms Anita Among. Among sent the Bills to respective Parliamentary Committees for scrutiny and report back to the House next week. “Whereas Rule 129 (2) of the Rules of Procedure accords committees 45 days for a Bill, in the interest of considering the budgeting process, we shall embark on these Bills immediately and have them reported within three […]
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:41:23
Minister Katumba Wamala explains why Kampala-Jinja Expressway works have stalled
Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has explained that works on the Kampala-Jinja expressway have stalled due to the lengthy process of acquiring land and compensating the project-affected persons. The expressway, a strategic corridor serving as a trade link to the sea for Uganda, was scheduled to commence in 2015 as per […]
The post Minister Katumba Wamala explains why Kampala-Jinja Expressway works have stalled appeared first on Matooke Republic.
read more
