Kenya has expressed hope that a recent incident involving Uganda’s veteran opposition politician, Dr. Kizza Besigye, will not disrupt the strong diplomatic ties between the two neighboring nations. Dr. Besigye, a retired colonel and a prominent opposition figure in Uganda, appeared in the steel dock at the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala, on November…
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UCC Invites HICGI News Agency at the Anual Broadcasters Conference.
By Viola Nnabale – Updated at 1643 EAT on Friday 29th Nov 2024 KAMPALA- Uganda Communications Commission -UCC has today held an Annual Broadcasters Conference at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.This conference has attracted Ministers, Resident District Commissioners, Uganda People’s Defense Forces- UPDF, Uganda Police, Media owners, Journalists, Electro Commission and other Government agencies. Uganda’s…
Minister Lugoloobi Ordered to Defend Himself in Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal.
Kampala, Uganda – The State Minister for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Amos Lugoloobi, has been directed to defend himself in a case involving the alleged diversion of 700 iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in the Karamoja sub-region. The iron sheets, which were part of government relief supplies, were reportedly diverted for personal use,…
Olivia Lutaaya Narrates Prison Ordeal, Forced Confession, and Presidential Pardon.
Ms. Olivia Lutaaya, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, has shared her harrowing experience of arrest, imprisonment, and eventual pardon after spending nearly four years in jail. Ms. Lutaaya, along with 18 other NUP supporters, was accused of treachery and unlawful possession of explosives. They were convicted by the General Court Martial…
Court Clarifies Geoffrey Kazinda Ruling.
The Constitutional Court has delivered a clarification regarding the case of Geoffrey Kazinda, the former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, after he filed a petition seeking to permanently prohibit the state from prosecuting him. Kazinda, who has been embroiled in a series of legal battles over corruption and related charges,…
Deputy RDC Majambere Remanded Over Land Grabbing and Cattle Theft.
Gomba, Uganda – November 21, 2024:Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukiga District, Ivan Kamuntu Semakula, alias Majambere, was remanded to custody following his appearance in Gomba Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He faces charges related to the theft of 157 cows, valued at approximately Shs318 million, and allegations of land grabbing. The…
Opposition Veteran Dr. Kizza Besigye Remanded to Luzira Prison on Arms Charges.
Uganda’s veteran opposition leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been remanded to Luzira Prison following his appearance before the General Court Martial. Dr. Besigye, who is facing serious charges related to unlawful possession of firearms, will remain in custody until December 2, 2024, when his case is set to resume. Dr. Besigye, along with his associate…
Ugandan Musician Alien Skin Remanded Over Robbery Charges.
Ugandan musician Patrick Mulwana, better known by his stage name Alien Skin, has been remanded to prison following charges of robbery and violence, after a dramatic incident in Kampala’s Makindye district. The 26-year-old musician, who was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, where he was formally charged with robbing Salim…
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