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The passing of John Chris Bakiza, renowned for his leadership as the former director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate within the Uganda Police Force, has been confirmed. Bakiza, remembered not only as a specialist in constitutional law but also as an external examiner at the Law Development Centre (LDC), began …

Airtel Money Uganda recently presented a significant contribution of UGX 265M in support of the Busoga Royal Wedding. Japhet Aritho, Managing Director of Airtel Money, announced this significant gesture during a press conference held at Sheraton Hotel. The event was graced by Busoga Kingdom’s 2nd Deputy Premier Osman Noor Ahmed …

On October 24, 2023, Justice Tadeo Asiimwe issued a permanent injunction, restraining dfcu Bank from continuing trespass on properties subject to the suit. These properties were part of 48 leases taken over by dfcu Bank through the Purchase of Assets and Assumption Agreement (P&A) in 2017, following the acquisition of …

In preparation for the highly-anticipated Victoria Cup title decider against Uganda on November 5, 2023, the Kenya Simbas have made three significant changes to their squad. Reinhard Mwalati, Wilhite Mususi, and Walter Okoth are the three notable additions, with Mwalati and Okoth set to make their test debuts in this …

Uganda encountered a decline in its Democratic Index, falling short of the anticipated benchmark, as per the findings presented in the Security and Governance Program report unveiled during a launch event in Kampala. The report disclosed a regression from 4.94 to 4.6%, missing the 7.3% target, signifying a concerning downturn …

The individuals featured in a viral video brandishing machetes have been identified as Sukura Onganyi and Derrick Kamira. The footage captured a tense encounter with a police patrol team led by Sgt Joshua Isabirye, moments after they attempted to evade arrest. The incident transpired on a Tuesday night in Sempagala …

The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision directing the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to compensate Parambot Breweries and Distillers with a sum of sh31.4 billion. This ruling pertains to damages incurred to Parambot’s premises and equipment during the construction of the Gayaza-Zirobwe road in 2012. In …

Airtel Uganda, the country’s first 5G Network, declared its support for the Busoga Kingdom in preparations for the upcoming royal wedding of Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom, Gabula Nadiope IV, set to take place on November 18, 2023. In a media briefing held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Airtel Uganda expressed its …

Uganda Waragi, including its Premium, Pineapple, and Coconut variants, has triumphed at the 2023 Monde Selection International Quality Awards for the second consecutive year, securing Gold Awards and elevating the brand’s overall tally to twenty-five (25) prestigious accolades. The Monde Selection stands as a preeminent Quality Institute known for its …

The Minister of Relief and Disaster Preparedness, Hillary Onek, revealed the Ugandan government’s plan to secure a loan of Shs1.059 trillion from the World Bank aimed at offering assistance to refugees in the country. This announcement follows recent negotiations with the World Bank, led by the State Minister for Finance, …