The High Court in Kampala has ordered the Ugandan government to compensate exiled novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija with over 50 million Ugandan shillings for the torture he endured while in detention. The court’s ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Kakwenza, who described the inhumane treatment he suffered at the hands of military personnel in April 2020….
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Former Minister Isaac Musumba Jailed Over Shs160 Million Debt.
The Commercial Division Court has sentenced Isaac Musumba, the former State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, to six months in Luzira Prison. The ruling, delivered by Justice Patience Tumusiime Rubagumya, comes after Mr. Musumba failed to clear a debt of Shs160 million, despite previous commitments. During a court appearance on Wednesday, Mr. Musumba…
11 Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion on Kampala-Gulu Highway.
At least 11 people were killed after a fuel tanker overturned and caught fire on the Kampala-Gulu highway in Uganda. The tanker, with registration number UAM 292Q, was en route from Kampala to Gulu when the tragic accident occurred. According to police reports, the deceased included nine adults and two minors, who were burned beyond…
Olivia Lutaaya and 15 Other NUP Supporters Convicted of Treachery.
Sixteen supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), including Olivia Lutaaya, the sole female accused, have pleaded guilty to charges of treachery and illegal possession of explosive devices. The plea was entered during a session before the General Court Martial in Makindye, presided over by Brigadier General Freeman Robert Mugabe. Olivia Lutaaya, a mother…
Three Former KCCA Bosses Charged with Manslaughter, Negligence.
Wakiso District, Uganda – Three former top officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have been charged with manslaughter and negligence following a tragic incident at the Kiteezi dumping site. The accused, including Dorothy Kisaka, former executive director of KCCA, David Luyimbazi, ex-deputy director, and Dr. Daniel Okello, former director of health services, appeared…
Former KCCA Officials Spend Another Night in Custody Amid Investigations.
Thursday, 17 October 2024 Former top officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)—Dorothy Kisaka, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello—remain in police custody for a second night as investigations into their alleged involvement in the Kiteezi landfill tragedy continue. The three officials, who served in key roles at KCCA, were arrested on Wednesday, prompting police…
Kabaka’s Chief and Two Others Injured in Machete Attack in Kassanda, Mityana.
Mityana, Uganda — Fear gripped residents of Myanzi Sub-county in Kassanda District and Mityana Municipality after a violent attack on Saturday night left three people injured and deeply traumatized. Among the victims was Erick Ssonko, Kabaka’s deputy chief in the area, who was targeted alongside two others by machete-wielding thugs. The incident occurred when a…
UK Pledges Shs4.8 Billion for Uganda’s Mpox Response.
The UK government has announced a significant financial commitment of Shs4.8 billion to bolster Uganda’s response to Mpox, a viral disease that has raised public health concerns. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by Acting High Commissioner Philip Smith to the Ministry of Health, where he met with Minister Jane Ruth Aceng. This…
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