The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has issued a strong condemnation following the brutal attack on Male Deogratius, also known as Omusawo Tintah, a journalist working with Hoima Post and Metro FM. The assault occurred late Monday night, April 15, 2024, near Deogratius’ residence on Kubadongo, Salama Road in the Makindye …
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More than a thousand former staff members of the now-defunct Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) have filed a lawsuit against the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), the entity tasked with the liquidation of UEB. The lawsuit, involving 1,117 ex-employees, seeks the recovery of unpaid terminal benefits, including a specific transport allowance, …
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The editor in chief of this news website, Hoima post also a renowned senior journalist who as well works with Metro fm Male Deogratius alias Omusawo Tintah was on Monday night at around 10pm attacked and badly beaten by unknown thugs near his home at Kubadongo, Salama road, Makindye Division …
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Families of 18 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters have rallied at the High Court in Kampala, demanding justice and answers for their missing loved ones. The families, concerned about the disappearance of their relatives, are seeking accountability from the government for the alleged abductions. NUP officials and family members argue …
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The General Court Martial has denied bail to six supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), prompting the deployment of military police to manage the situation. The incident unfolded in Kampala as the court rejected the bail applications of the accused, who have been in detention facing charges. The NUP …
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The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Monday condemned hooliganism exhibited at the General Court Martial at Makindye when the army court yet again denied bail to the 28 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters for lack of merit in the bail application. In a statement dated Monday, April 15, 2024, Defence …
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As a citizen who pays taxes and exercises my right to vote, I am disappointed and frustrated by the actions of our leaders. The blatant misuse of public funds and lack of accountability for those in positions of power has become a recurring theme in our nation. It pains me …
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On May 7th and 8th, 2024, the Sackville Banquet Hall in Toronto will host a critical gathering for discussing Sexual Health, Reproductive Rights, and Gender Equity in Refugee and Humanitarian Crises. The “Global Conference on Sexual Health, Reproductive Rights, and Gender Equity in Refugee and Humanitarian Crises,” orchestrated by Hope …
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Monday marked a start of a protests by vendors against the high tax increase and double taxation through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (Efris). These strikes have caused chaos and unrest in the business community, with vendors shutting down their shops and taking to …
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Three additional individuals, including a former employee of Equity Bank, have been detained due to their alleged involvement in a multi-billion-shilling fraud case concerning unsecured loans at Equity Bank. The suspects now in custody include two former Airtel Uganda employees who have since turned businessmen, Godfrey Mukwaya and Robert Mugumya, …
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