DPP promises to reopen pension fraud case
The Director of Public Prosecution Justice Mike Chibita has told Members of Parliament that the case in which Shs165 billion went missing from the pension fund, will be reinstated. Justice Mike Chibita was appearing before the legal and parliamentary committee alongside the Police’s Deputy Inspector General of Police Okoth Ochola, and the Director of the […]
Fake pesticides flood Ugandan market
Have you ever sought the services of a fumigation company to spray your house? Chances are that you may have used companies that are feared to be using adulterated chemicals or pesticides not recommended for home use. A group of pest control companies have raised concern about unscrupulous dealers and lack of regulation in the […]
European Union pledges continued support to Uganda
The European Union has pledged to increase support towards the development agenda of Uganda. Speaking celebrations to mark Europe day, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda, acknowledged the importance of the relationship between the European Union and Uganda and the contribution it has made to the Ugandan economy.
Besigye urges Ugandans to turn up in big numbers and vote
Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Kiiza Besigye has appealed to all Ugandans to turn up in big numbers and vote during the forthcoming presidential elections early 2016, saying it’s the only way to unseat President Yoweri Museveni. “I’m calling on Ugandans not to boycott the 2016 elections because that is what Museveni […]
Sam Omala finally reports to his new station
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sam Omala has finally reported to his new station in Busoga region, Bukedea sector days to being declared a deserter of the Uganda police Force. Omala who was transferred to Greater Busoga as the Deputy Commander of Bukedea Sector from commandant Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) Field Force Unit in a […]
Pm Rugunda denies being mediator between Museveni and Mbabazi
Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda has denied media reports that he is the mediator of reconciliatory talks between President Yoweri Museveni and former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi. There have been reports that Amama Mbabazi has been tipped for the post of Vice President if he reconciles with Museveni. The Vice President offer to Amama Mbabazi is […]
Jobless brotherhood bailed
Two members of Jobless brotherhood, have been granted bail by the court in Jinja. Augustine Ojobile and Frank Nsamba appeared in court and were charged with four counts of inciting violence, unlawful assembly, disobedience and cruelty to animals. The two were arrested last Friday for releasing two piglets, painted yellow on the streets of Jinja […]
Officials crack down on quack doctors in Hoima and Kiryandongo
Officials of the Allied Health Professionals Council, working with the police in Hoima and Kiryandongo district, have arrested twelve people who have been working in clinics without the right qualifications. The officials also closed several clinics for operating without licenses.
Kasese’s River Nyamwamba bursts its banks
River Nyamwamba in Kasese is threatening to change its course after heavy flooding on Thursday. For the past two years, the river has been flooding and bursting its banks as a result of the heavy rains. The latest flooding has caused panic among the locals who are now seeking shelter on higher ground.