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UK sanctions Mabaati thieves, Speaker Among targeted

The United Kingdom government has imposed sanctions on Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among and two former ministers over allegations of embezzling iron sheets designated for the Karamoja region. These sanctions, announced on Tuesday, mark the first instance of the UK government utilizing the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime to target individuals implicated in corruption in Uganda. The measures encompass asset freezes and travel restrictions against the named individuals. Deputy Foreign Secretary of the UK, Andrew Mitchell, disclosed the sanctions against Among and the ex-ministers Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, who were recently dismissed from their ministerial positions overseeing Karamoja. This move aligns with the UK's ongoing commitment to combat serious corruption worldwide, as emphasized in a statement from the foreign office. These sanctions against Among follow previous penalties imposed by the United States in connection with her involvement in […]

admin April 30, 2024

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Lawyer Balondemu petitions Minister Otafiire in Shs 15bn gold scam probe

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has initiated inquiries into seven suspected cases of fraud related to land and gold scams against city lawyer and chairman of Kampala District Land Board, David Balondemu. These fraudulent activities purportedly occurred within three legal firms, including M/s Bloom Advocates, M/s Balondemu & Co. Advocates, and M/s Balon Advocates, all believed to be associated with Balondemu. According to a statement released by the Anti-Corruption Unit on April 29, Balondemu and his unnamed associates are accused of defrauding international businessmen from Kenya, South Africa, the United States, and Korea through fictitious gold transactions.  One such incident involves an alleged swindle of $600,000  (Shs2.2bn) from a Korean national, Kim Uk Hyun, in a supposed 53-kilogram gold deal, purportedly facilitated by M/s Balondemu & Co. Advocates. Another case under scrutiny by SHACU involves $1.7 million (6.3bn) from Air […]

admin April 30, 2024

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5000 clients lose billions after Jomayi liquidation

At least 5000 clients stand to lose billions of shillings after Jomayi Property Consultants Ltd, previously Uganda’s leading real estate firm, has been forced into liquidation due to insolvency. The clients have for years demanded for their land titles purchased from various Jomayi estates in vain until their last hope was buried on Monday after a court decision to declare Jomayi insolvent following NC Bank's unsuccessful attempt to retrieve sh868,250,000 from Jomayi. Jomayi's debt with the NC bank started in 2018 when Jomayi entered purchase agreements with Mr. Ssemwogerere John Baptist who had mortgaged his land 50.2 acres for 1.506 billion shillings in Busiro Block 410 Plot 20, Ssisa, Wakiso District, to NC Bank Uganda Limited for loans to Value Trading Stores Limited. They agreed on six 251 million shillings installments, with overdue amounts incurring 21.5 percent interest. However, Jomayi […]

admin April 30, 2024

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Engineer Tumukugize remanded over theft of Kiruddu hospital mattresses

BY URN. KAMPALA. Darlington Tumukugize a biomedical engineer working with Kiruddu national referral hospital was on Friday remanded to Luzira prison on charges of theft of eight mattresses and other government valuables. Tumukugize was arraigned before the court presided over by grade one magistrate Patience Lorna Mukundane. He was charged with two counts: possessing stolen property and unlawful possession of government stores contrary to the Penal Code Act. Court heard that on April 23 at Kakoola village Ndejje parish in Wakiso district, Tumukugize had in his possession certain government stores. They included four hospital mattresses, one blue mattress labelled community advance and three other hospital mattresses with a black mackintosh bearing the marks applied on stores under the control of Kiruddu and Mulago hospitals. The prosecution suspects him to have stolen or unlawfully obtained the said property. The court further heard […]

admin April 29, 2024

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Minister Anyakun returns from Oman after initiating talks on better deals for Ugandans

Ugandans working in Oman are hoping for better pay and working conditions following efforts by the Minister of State of Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Esther Anyakun, to initiate a memorandum of understanding with Muscat. Earlier this week Anyakun led a delegation to visit Oman where they held a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Labour of Oman, Mahad Said Ali Baawain, regarding opening up a new market for Ugandans. According to ministry sources, the meeting agreed to initiate an MoU to expedite the process of Labour Migration in order to officially recruit Ugandans in Oman. “Hon. Anyakun commended the relations between the two countries and encouraged Hon Baawain to visit Uganda and explore the investment opportunities here,” a source said. Anyakun’s visit to Oman will be a welcome move given that most of the narratives by girls and women […]

admin April 25, 2024

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Police to bouncers: Drop those “combat-hardened” attires or we come for you

The police have started an operation against bouncers who don militaristic attires that make them look "combat-hardened". In a statement, police said it was illegal to wear the Force's dark uniform commonly used by the counter-terrorism unit as well as pips and traffic police uniform among others. Below is the full statement of police: As you are all aware, the police uniform, is one of the most recognizable symbols in our society, and it serves to readily identify, officers to members of the public and distinguish them from civilians. This distinction assist the public, by indicating who they should approach, when in trouble and generally creates a sense of safety. Furthermore, the uniform projects an officer’s authority to arrest and protects them from interference by the public, when controlling a situation, including the use of force. We, however, continue to […]

admin April 23, 2024

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Four remanded over illegal occupation of Mpigi prime land

The Anti-Corruption Unit of State House working with police has netted four suspects who illegally occupied acres of land in Mpigi district. In a statement, the unit said: "Working with @CID1_UG, we have arraigned four suspects before the the Chief Magistrates Court, Mpigi on charges of Forcible Detainer after they forcefully took possession of land belonging to Lubega Charles Lwanga." "The 56 acres of land at Namwawula Mpigi were rightly bought by Lubega Charles from the rightful owners but, the suspects forged documents which they used to forcibly take possession of the said land by deploying private security guards," the unit added. The suspects have been remanded until May 8.

admin April 23, 2024

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Museveni meets senior officials from oil giant Total

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met TotalEnergies President for Exploration and Production, Nicolas Terraz who paid a courtesy call on him at State House-Entebbe. Mr. Terraz, who has been visiting the oil exploration sites under the Tilenga project, briefed President Museveni on the progress of the project and also solicited for more support to ensure the success of the operations. “I visited the sites at Tilenga and the pipeline. The drilling and pipeline activities are going on very well,” he said. Terraz also informed the President that the oil project now employs over 8,000 Ugandans. President Museveni welcomed Mr. Terraz to Uganda and assured him of the government's support to ensure the project yields positive results. Terraz was accompanied by Mr. Mike Sangster, the Senior Vice President Africa-Total Energies, Mr. Philippe Groueix, General Manager TotalEnergies EP Uganda, Mr. Martin Tiffen, […]

admin April 23, 2024

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Tayebwa eulogises late Dr. Aliker

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has fondly remembered Dr. Martin Aliker as both a mentor and a dear friend during the funeral the late's service. Tayebwa emphasized how Dr. Aliker's guidance and inspiration had profoundly impacted his own work. Recalling Dr. Aliker's integrity and dedication to public service, Tayebwa shared anecdotes of their friendship, highlighting Dr. Aliker's support and encouragement, even going as far as visiting Tayebwa's village to nurture their bond. Addressing the gathered mourners at All Saints Cathedral Kampala, Tayebwa underscored the significance of fostering meaningful friendships in daily life, urging Ugandans to cherish such connections. Reflecting on a pivotal moment in 2006, Tayebwa revealed that they had considered Dr. Aliker for the position of Vice Chancellor at Makerere University, a testament to his esteemed reputation in academia. During the service, Reverend Dr. Hannington Mutebi paid tribute to Dr. […]

admin April 20, 2024