Hajji Joe Ogwang, a prominent businessman in Lira city, northern Uganda, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son, Aaron Okello, dead during a heated altercation at Tipper stage in Kamuswahili Cell. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, unfolded while Ogwang was conducting his daily business. Reports suggest the confrontation …
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Updf Soldiers from the 51st Infantry, Battalion 407 of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have acknowledged shooting and killing over 40 cows, while injuring 50 others in Amudat district, northern Uganda. The incident occurred at the border area of Naporokoch parish in Amudat district and Korite in Kween district, …
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Kamoga faces eight counts initiated by Peter Babigamba over a disputed 200-acre land in Katabi town council, Wakiso. Accusations include forgery and obtaining registration through pretense. Kamoga appealed to the High Court, claiming the criminal proceedings amounted to the criminalization of a land dispute. Justice Isaac Muwata observed that the …
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The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has upheld the Kenyan government’s defence in a case brought by lawyer Male Mabirizi challenging the ban on maize and poultry products from Uganda. Mabirizi filed the case in March 2021, contesting directives issued by the Agriculture and Food Authority of Kenya based …
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George William Nyombi Thembo, former ICT minister, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), succeeding Eng Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo. Thembo will assume leadership on December 1 for a five-year term. Sewankambo, who served in an acting capacity since February 10, 2020, expressed surprise …
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Suzan Ngolobe, the head of the Child and Family Affairs Unit at Ntinda Police Station, recently cautioned the public against hiring young maids, emphasizing the need to end child labor and uphold children’s rights. Addressing the media on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, during the 16 days of activism against gender-based …
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A tuneful tussle for vocal supremacy has taken center stage as Victor Ruz, Anknown Prosper, Liam Voice, and Vyroota engage in a musical battle for the title of the country’s biggest vocalist. Recently, Vyroota boldly claimed he could combine the talents of the other three and emerge victorious in a …
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Dear Festival Enthusiasts , We are thrilled to share some exhilarating news with you – a grand transformation is in progress! It is with immense joy and enthusiasm that we announce the rebranding of our beloved festival from the African Food and Culture Festival to the World Food and Cultural Festival! …
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Renowned singer and preacher, Pastor Wilson Bugembe, has made a significant announcement, revealing that he is set to tie the knot, and the eagerly anticipated big day is just around the corner. Despite facing public scrutiny for not marrying despite his teachings on the sanctity of marriage, Pastor Bugembe has …
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Jamaican sensation Konshens has set Ugandan social media abuzz with anticipation as he dropped subtle hints about his imminent return to the vibrant Pearl Of Africa. On Wednesday, the Grammy-nominated artist took to Twitter, sharing the cryptic message “Tujja Tujja” (translated as “We Are Coming”), accompanied by two Ugandan flags. …
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