The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen Salim Saleh, has expressed frustration over the continuous influx of musicians seeking financial support at his home in Gulu. Since the 2021 general election, numerous musicians have been turning to the President Museveni’s younger brother for assistance. Gen Saleh, a key figure in government initiatives to…
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Dr. Kizza Besigye Shares Christmas and New Year Message from Luzira Prison.
Ms. Winnie Byanyima, the wife of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has delivered a message of encouragement and gratitude to Ugandans on behalf of her husband. This comes after she visited him at Luzira Prison, where he is currently remanded alongside his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale. Dr. Besigye and Lutale were reportedly abducted last…
Truck Driver Shot Dead Near Nakasero State Lodge.
Kampala, Uganda – A tragic incident unfolded on December 23, 2024, near the Nakasero State Lodge, where a truck driver was shot and killed by a police officer. The deceased, identified as Julius Ssemwaka, was fatally shot near the intersection of Kampala Club and Sheraton Hotel. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident began when police officers…
Museveni Orders Immediate Refund of Misappropriated PDM Funds.
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the immediate refund of funds that were irregularly obtained under the Parish Development Model (PDM). Speaking at a public rally held at the Maluku Sports Ground in Mbale City, the President issued a stern warning to officials and individuals who misused the funds, emphasizing that those found guilty will face…
Don Nasser Granted Bail Amid Human Rights Concerns.
Kampala businessman and socialite Nasser Nduhukire, popularly known as Don Nasser, has been granted bail by the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court. Don Nasser, along with his co-accused Promise Ateete, is facing charges of aggravated child trafficking and defilement. The court granted the accused a cash bail of UGX 3 million each….
Muhoozi Kainerugaba Backs Mathias Mpuuga for Presidency, Praises His Leadership Qualities.
In a notable statement on his official X account (formerly Twitter), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and First Son, expressed admiration for a prominent Ugandan politician, hailing him as “Presidential material.” This endorsement has sparked significant discussion in the political landscape. Muhoozi’s post particularly recognized the former Leader of Opposition and current…
Sitting Tenants Protest Shs11b Compensation to Gen Nyakairima’s Widow.
Sitting tenants have raised objections over the Shs11 billion compensation awarded to Ms Patricia Alina, the widow of the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima, for a disputed piece of land. The compensation follows investigations that reportedly affirmed Ms Nyakairima’s ownership of the contested property. Mr Innocent Okong, a lawyer representing Ms Nyakairima, revealed that the matter…
Mpuuga Calls for Opposition Unity to Unseat Government
Kampala – Former Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, and the newly announced leader of the Democratic Alliance (TDA), has urged all opposition forces to unite as part of a strategy to challenge and defeat the ruling government in the forthcoming general elections. Speaking during a press conference held today at the Democratic Party (DP)…
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