By HICGI Staff – Updated at 02:59 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 The Buganda Kingdom is reeling from shock and grief following the cold-blooded murder of Eng. Daniel Bbosa Lwomwa, the Head of the Ndiga Clan. The tragic news, shared by prominent political figure Bobi Wine, has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many…
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Exposing Corruption in Parliamentary Recruitment: Spire’s story of Nepotism and Favoritism.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 1:05 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Recruitment processes at Parliament are meant to uphold integrity, transparency, and meritocracy. However, recent revelations by Jim Spire, who was invited to participate in the interview panel for Parliament Research Officers, paint a troubling picture of corruption and nepotism undermining this crucial…
Mulindwa Nasif and Angulibo Siraj Charged: Alleged Abductions Spark Concerns Over Rights in Uganda.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 12:13 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 In a concerning turn of events, Mulindwa Nasif, who was reportedly abducted two weeks ago, has been presented before the Military Court in Makindye, Uganda. Alongside him stands Angulibo Siraj, the West Nile coordinator for the National Unity Platform (NUP), who has…
Desperation in Nansana: Mother Puts 14-Year-Old Daughter Up for Sale to Raise School Fees.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 11:01 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 In a heart-wrenching display of desperation, a mother in Nansana, Uganda, has resorted to putting her 14-year-old daughter up for sale in a bid to raise school fees. The tragic incident has shed light on the harsh realities faced by many families…
Uganda’s retired judges get even more benefits than former presidents, speakers
As Ugandans continue to mither over the grandiose handover of the Shs 2.5 billion luxurious vehicles to former speakers of parliament by speaker Anita Annet Among, they will even feel more pained when they learn about the ultimate benefits of the judges when they retire. What retired judges get Of the three branches of government,…
Saawa Ya Queen restored without original clock
Following the completion of the relocation and reconstruction of the iconic clock tower at Queen’s Way, Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is actively exploring options to ensure the clock is operational. The monumental tower, which proudly stood tall for around 66 years, was dismantled amidst protests from city residents and heritage advocates to pave the…
Balamu turned against Gravity Omutuju on the issue of Bobi Wine.
The event promoter Balamu Balugahara at first he supported Gravity and told him to bring the title of the land that he sacrificed for the hospital . In an interview that he made on one the TV, he said that Gratvity did amistake of attacking Bobi wine (Rober Kyagulanyi) the way he attacked him wasn’t…
Rotarian Akullo battling to race for Dokolo Woman MP by-election.
The race to replace departed Dokolo Woman MP Cecilia Ogwal is heating up after Dr Esther Akullo Owor Otada Obot, a prominent Rotarian, declared interest. In the 2021 general elections, Ogwal polled 32,223 votes to win the seat and was followed by NRM’s Janet Rose Elau Adongo Okello (16,880 votes), while UPC’s Sarah Aguti trailed…
