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Top Kamuli medic arrested with stolen govt ARVs worth millions

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested a senior health worker at Kamuli Hospital with stolen government ARVs worth millions of shillings. The enforcement arm of NDA found the drugs stored at Ronald Kibalya's private facility. Below is the full statement issued by NDA. Our Intelligence & Enforcement team have arrested Ronald Kibalya Nditusawa, a health worker at Kamuli Hospital with 12 boxes containing 720 tins of ARVs (64,800) doses clearly market government of Uganda not for sale. He was delivering these for sale in Nansana, Wakiso District. Mr. Kibalya was arrested with Mwesigwa Moses, Bwambale Walter and Mumbere Godfrey as they tried to move the stolen the drugs from a saloon car (Toyota Primo) Reg No. UBN 848Y. Since March 2024, NDA has recovered stolen government drugs worth over 2.5billion shillings!

admin November 15, 2024

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Crocodile mauls woman at central Uganda island district

A giant crocodile on Monday evening mauled a mother who had gone to fetch water in Lake Victoria at the central Uganda island district of Kalangala. Henry Lubulwa, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Kalangala, told Xinhua over the telephone Tuesday the woman, aged about 40, was snatched into the lake and killed by the reptile. "Crocodiles normally hide under rocks on the lake shores and launch attacks on unsuspecting individuals who go to fetch water," Lubulwa said, adding that the body of the victim was not recovered. "We have always advised people to avoid shores that have rocks because this is where they hide after sunbathing. We also advise them to go in groups as crocodiles fear noise," he added. The official said wildlife authorities had sensitized residents to report the presence of crocodiles so that the reptiles can […]

admin November 14, 2024

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SHACU arrests Balondemu’s Accountant in Fraud Case

KAMPALA.The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, along with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has arrested an accountant from Bloom Advocates, Ibona Joseph, after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) reinstated a 4.7 billion shilling electronic fraud case against Land Boss David Balondemu and three others. This afternoon, Joseph was brought before Buganda Road Court on 11 counts, including electronic fraud, conspiracy to commit a felony, obtaining money by false pretenses, uttering false documents, and forgery. Ibona appeared alone before Buganda Road Court, which heard that between July 2022 and April 2023, in Kampala, he and the embattled Chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, David Balondemu, along with lawyer Mkwe Eric Geoffrey and carpenter Kaweesa Ronald Kizito—who are still at large—used a computer network LinkedIn account under the name "African Natural Cannabis/Marijuana" to fraudulently obtain $1,310,650 through Bloom Advocates' Stanbic Bank […]

admin November 13, 2024

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Illegal logger jailed 12 months

KAMPALA. Sembwa Rabinson, a known illegal logger, has finally faced justice. The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court convicted and sentenced him to 12 months imprisonment for Illegal Possession of Forest Produce. This came after the State House Anti Corruption Unit (SH-ACU) arrested him with over 200 pieces of timber cut from Mabira forest. Sembwa's history with illegal logging according to court filings is lengthy, having been arrested and charged multiple times but evading conviction until now. His crimes have contributed to the destruction of Uganda's natural resources, specifically Mabira forest, which is crucial for the country's ecosystem. The collaborative efforts of SH-ACU with other agencies led to Sembwa's downfall. Their tireless work in combating environmental crimes ensures that those responsible face consequences. This verdict serves as a warning to others engaging in similar activities. With Sembwa behind bars, the hope is […]

admin November 12, 2024

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Uganda ready to host hundreds of UAE investors in upcoming key business forum

The Ugandan National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) in partnership with the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has organized a business forum slated for November 13, 2024 in Kampala aimed at exploring trade and investment opportunities by entrepreneurs from the two countries.Moses Okwalinga, the Secretary General of UNCCI, said the Uganda-UAE Trade an Investment Forum will seek to bring in one room business people from UAE and Uganda actively engaged in business.“It's a good opportunity because the UAE is a big trading partner with recent statistics showing that it's currently our biggest trading partner,” Okwalinga said.Olive Kigongo, the President of UNCCI, said top business leaders from Sharjah will be flying into the country to attend the much anticipated forum that will be hosted at Sheraton Hotel Kampala.“We are looking at about 500 people from […]

admin November 10, 2024

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High-tech virtual reality lab to ease learning of sciences at UICT

The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has officially launched its Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) laboratory aimed at easing the learning and teaching of sciences and mathematics. According to authorities at the institute, the new facility is fitted with the latest cutting-edge audio and visual technologies; virtual reality (VR) headsets; smart screens; augmented reality (AR) glasses and high graphics processing computers. “The lab is designed to support teaching and learning of various subjects, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), allowing for interactive simulations, virtual labs and 3D/360 modeling,” the institute said in a Thursday statement. “This lab will serve as a critical resource for students and faculty alike, enabling them to engage in hands-on experimentation and research,” the institute added.      Edison Nkurunungi, the AVR Project Manager at UICT, said the decision to incorporate AVR […]

admin November 8, 2024

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SH-ACU recovers millions in Sheema PDM operation

SHEEMA. Beneficiaries of the government's Parish Development Model (PDM) in Sheema district are celebrating as Brig Gen Henry Isoke's led State House Anti corruption Unit (SH-ACU) operations lead to the recovery of misused funds. Following complaints of mismanagement of PDM funds, detectives from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Uganda Police, and the DPP's office sprang into action. Investigations revealed that some recipients were not the intended beneficiaries, leading to arrests of teachers and local leaders involved in enabling ineligible individuals to access the funds. Over Slover UGX 10 million has been recovered so far, with more expected. Key suspects identified include District Speaker Nkwemerere Robert, District Commercial Officer Asasira Winson Kafurembe, and others involved in irregular payments bypassing verification processes by Parish Development Committees. The findings are exposing a scheme of extortion where bribes facilitated illegitimate access to funds, a […]

admin November 7, 2024

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From Trauma to Triumph: Racheal Nakamya’s Journey from Uganda to UK, A Beacon of Hope for LGBTQ+ Rights

LONDON. January 2, 2023, will forever be stamped with bold ink in the memory of Racheal Nakamya. Racheal and her girlfriend, Pauline Namugenyi, were ambushed at the residence of Racheal by the community for enjoying their inherent human right. Racheal vividly recalls her own neighbours- the people who had become almost family members, storming her home, hurling insults and condemning us as immoral and cursed. “ However, it was as if we jumped from frying pan into fire when the law enforcers in form of police arrived. These same police officers, the custodians of law, intervened but instead of offering us protection, they detained us at Old Kampala Police Station.’” Racheal says. Freedom came only after bribes were paid. but back at home, everything was left in shambles, with property either destroyed or stolen by the community members. That night […]

admin November 6, 2024