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Gashumba meets Kagame, Raila in Kigali

Businessman and Ugandan Rwandese community leader Ssabavandimwe, popularly known as "Babandimwe," stood out during President Paul Kagame's swearing-in ceremony in Kigali. Gashumba, the founder and owner of Mali Group of Companies, was specially invited to and attended the event, representing all his constituencies with distinction. In Kigali, he leveraged the opportunity to network and connect further, seizing photo opportunities with notable guests, including Kenyan opposition figure Raila Odinga and host President Kagame. Uganda had a significant presence at the function held at the Amahoro Stadium, with notable figures such as the first son and army commander Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba attending. President Kagame, who secured a landslide victory in last month's election, was sworn in for a new five-year term, extending his nearly twenty-five-year rule. Amidst his high approval rating, Western and regional leaders commend Kagame for his role in ending […]

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Ugandans jubilate Black Pride in London

LONDON. The world’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, and Middle Eastern descent returned to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London, on Sunday, 11 August 2024. This year’s UK Black Pride was a vibrant gathering of community, culture, and activism. And Ugandans joined whose country has the harshest anti homosexuality law attended to celebrate with others. Black Pride began as a modest group that traveled by bus to Southend-on-Sea had blossomed into a global event, drawing over 25,000 attendees to the previous year's celebration. UK Black Pride had found a new home in Newham, occupying the largest space the organization had ever used. This year’s event brought together thousands of attendees for a powerful combination of party and celebrations, featuring an exciting lineup of performances, engaging talks, community stalls, and interactive workshops. The growth […]

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Kiteezi death toll jumps to 21, list out

The number of people killed in the Kiteezi garbage dump slide has jumped to 21, according to the latest police report. Patrick Onyango, KMP spokesperson on Sunday evening released a list of those killed in the Saturday fatal incident. Below is the full statement of police: Update on Kitezi operationUganda Police Force, Uganda Red Cross, Office of the Prime, Ministry of Works and KCCA are continuing with the rescue mission.So far, 21 dead bodies have been retrieved and taken to City Mortuary Mulago for autopsy.The names of those so far retrieved are:1.Nasser Nuwary Kironde Sam Kajubi Meddy Mubiru Shamon Muhammed Halima Nakalume Mulikedete Phiona 3 months old baby of Mukadete Kasule James Mukose Emmanuel Grace daughter to Anne Maria Brenda Kawuki Sharon House maid to Brenda Kikambi Tiful Nantege Jesca Nalubega Easter Whitney Nabulya 3 years old. Kawesa Lwere Ronald […]

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Kiteezi Updates: IGP orders arrest of KCCA spokesperson

Hours after President Yoweri Museveni ordered the arrest and prosecution of officials who allowed the ill-fated families to settle near the garbage dump site in Kiteezi, Wakiso district resulting in the death of 18 people, the police boss has ordered the first arrest. And the culprit is the spokesperson of Kampala Capital City Authority, the managers of the waste in the city and surrounding areas. “Deputy IGG @AnneTwino & the IGP @igp_ug1 order the arrest of @KCCAUG Head of Public & Corporate Affairs, Daniel NuweAbiine, for obstructing @IGGUganda investigations into the garbage slide at Kiteezi. He reportedly instructed @KCCAUG officers who recorded statements not to sign,” the IGG posted on official X handle. Earlier, the tough talking Museveni stated on his social media handle on X, that, “The first question that comes to mind is: “Who allowed People to live […]

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Kiteezi updates: 18 confirmed dead as Museveni orders arrests

President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the arrest and prosecution of officials who allowed the ill-fated families to settle near the garbage dump site in Kiteezi, Wakiso district as the death toll hit 18. The tough talking Museveni stated on his social media handle on X, stated that, “The first question that comes to mind is: “Who allowed People to live near such a potentially hazardous and dangerous heap?” Even without peeling off and burying People, the effluent alone (ejyurigyiriro) must be hazardous to health.” He went on to direct the Deputy IGG and police boss to probe further how the people came to settle in such a dangerous place. By press time, 18 bodies had been recovered, with more expected to be pulled out of the collapsed heap of garbage. Below is the President’s full statement. Fellow Ugandans, especially the […]

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Uganda landfill collapse leaves several dead

A landfill collapsed in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, killing eight people including two children, authorities said on Saturday. Heavy rainfall caused the collapse of the landfill late on Friday. Known as Kiteezi, the landfill has served as Kampala's only garbage dump for decades, turning gradually into a big hill of garbage. "On a very sad note eight people have so far been found dead, six adults and two children," the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. A rescue operation is ongoing to find survivors of the collapse. The KCCA said 14 people have been saved so far and brought to the hospital. People watch as an excavator searches for people trapped under debris following the collapse of the Kiteezi landfillPeople watch as an excavator searches for people trapped under debris following the collapse […]

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Ugandans shine at Brighton Pride

By BBC NEWS An estimated 300,000 people danced and cheered in the streets of Brighton on Saturday for the annual Pride parade.The parade was bursting with colour, happiness and fantastic outfits.Departing from Hove Lawns on Saturday morning, the parade headed through the centre of Brighton and finished at Preston Park, where spectators will watch Girls Aloud at We Are Fabuloso, the official Brighton & Hove Pride charity fundraiser.Speaking at the city's 51st Pride, the event's managing director, Paul Kemp, said it was still about both protest and celebration.Pride Hub buses making their way along Kings Road. People stood on the top deck of the open top buses waving rainbow flagsIMAGE SOURCE: AFRICAN EQUALITY FOUNDATION "Brighton & Hove Pride has a proud mix of both, driven by all that is good about our LGBTQ+ communities,"officials said.“This summer, as we celebrate our […]

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Stay vigilant, Kabaka warns Baganda

KAMPALA. Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has cautioned his subjects to be wary of individuals seeking to undermine the Kingdom and advised them to stay vigilant. On the occasion of his 31st coronation anniversary celebrated today, the Kabaka, who is currently under medical care, addressed his subjects via a televised speech, urging them to remain alert. Despite being away for treatment for several months, Kabaka stated that he has been closely monitoring all the recent developments. "The challenges we have faced in recent months have led some individuals, either unknowingly or intentionally, to disrespect and violate the values of the kingdom and display improper behavior. They have engaged in various actions to mislead our people about the throne and the kingdom. This poses a significant threat. It is essential to exercise caution with such individuals," the Kabaka emphasized. Kabaka Ronald […]

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Chinese tour company named in aiding illegal gold mining in western Uganda

A Chinese company, Nanjing Tour and Travel, has been cited in aiding illegal exploitation of gold in western Uganda. This publication can exclusively reveal that the company's vehicles which camouflage as tourist vans carry Chinese individuals into some parts of Ibanda and Kiruhura districts where they carry out artisanal mining without government approval and licences. In Ibanda, the hooded Chinese were spotted at one of the mining area with the Chinese tourism company vehicle parked near a swamp. Locals said many Chinese are these days spotted in the area with unclear machines that they use to taste soils, sand and other particles. We could not get a comment from their company as their published phone numbers could not be picked. President Yoweri Museveni recently said all minerals in the country belong to the people and whoever exploits them should be […]