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…
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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)…
Court Orders Government to Compensate LRA War Crime Victims with Shs10m Each.
The High Court in Gulu has ruled that the Ugandan government must compensate victims of war crimes committed by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) with Shs10 million each. The judgment, delivered during an International Crimes Division (ICD) sitting, marks a significant step towards addressing the grievances of those who suffered under the LRA’s brutal insurgency….
Elderly Woman Dragged by Police in Mbarara Sparks Outrage.
A shocking video has emerged showing four police officers dragging an elderly woman in the mud during an arrest in Mbarara City, Uganda. The incident, which took place on Thursday, December 12, 2024, has sparked widespread condemnation from the public and officials alike. The woman, a resident of Lubiri Cell in Mbarara City, was being…
Ugandan Leader Defends Military Trials as Veteran Opposition Leader Remains in Custody.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 80, has defended the controversial use of military courts to try civilians, following widespread criticism over the arrest and trial of opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Museveni argued that military courts were necessary to handle crimes involving firearms to ensure national stability, citing inefficiencies in the civilian judicial system. Kizza Besigye, 68,…
