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Once again, the criminal division of the High Court has delayed the proceedings related to the charges against individuals connected to the 2018 kidnapping and brutal killing of Susan Magara, a cashier at Bwendero Diary Farm (BDF). The suspects, currently in remand, had sought acquittal on the basis of alleged …

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has handed over the case file of the late businessman Henry Katanga to the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for a decision on the legal consequences for the deceased’s wife, daughter, and male house helper. Katanga met his tragic end on November 01, 2023, …

In a remarkable feat, NWSC emerged as one of the standout victors at the 2023 Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) Excellence Awards on Friday night, clinching a prestigious accolade. The PRAU Excellence Awards serve as a platform to acknowledge and celebrate noteworthy accomplishments, groundbreaking innovations, and impactful initiatives that …

Abdul-Rashid Kyoto, also known as Njovu, has been remanded to Luzira Prison by the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of terrorism and the murder of two British tourists and their Ugandan guide in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasese district. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Erias Kakooza on Monday, the 31-year-old …

Ten individuals accused of engaging in examination malpractices have approached the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) seeking resolution as the investigation into their actions continues. The suspects, including headteachers, a sitting center director, an invigilator, and a scout, are currently under investigation for allegedly compromising the security of Primary Leaving …

Peace Proscovia, renowned She Cranes star, has been appointed as part of the four-member normalization committee tasked with overseeing netball activities in Uganda. This development follows World Netball’s advice to the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) Executive Committee, led by President Sarah Babirye Kityo, to step down due to governance and …

The Court of Appeal, comprised of Lady Justice Catherine Bamugemereire, Christopher Gashirabake, and Oscar Kihika, has reduced the initial 50-year jail sentence for Ben Omollo, Patrick Ecudo, and Gabriel Elomunait, who were convicted of raping a nursing student. The court found the original sentence excessive. On February 4th, 2011, the …

Wobulenzi Public Primary School in Luwero district is causing alarm among parents and community leaders as it faces the possibility of being sold due to an outstanding loan. In 2019, the then-headteacher, Richard Mukasa, secured a loan of 100 million Shillings from Equity Bank, Luwero branch, with the approval of …

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has initiated a Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP), encouraging individuals with offshore incomes and assets to disclose their holdings. This program, a part of URA’s tax administration measures, has been in effect for local taxpayers since 2014, providing an opportunity for affluent individuals to declare previously …

Charles Wesley Mumbere, King Of  Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu , has issued a call for unity between his subjects and security forces in the ongoing efforts to eliminate rebel elements and their collaborators. Addressing the congregation during a Sunday mass at Kasese Catholic Cathedral Church, his first attendance since returning to …