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Doreen Nyanjura’s brother shot dead

Kampala was thrown into shock Thursday night after the brother to city Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura was shot dead in a mobile money theft. Below is a statement issued by Nyanjura My young brother, Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli aged 33 years was shot dead by gunmen a few minutes past 8;00PM on Thursday 21st Nov 2024 at his mobile money and agent banking shop on Ntinda Kiwatule Road (Muvule, central road). Cook attempted to take off from the gun men but he could only run so far, the cowards shoot him three times, took off with his bag containing the money, mobile agent lines and bank agent machines. The gunmen jumped on a waiting boda boda and took off! A boda guy called Barnabas was shot while attempting to save my brother’s life, Barnabas we are told is at Mulago […]

admin November 22, 2024

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RDC Majambere remanded over alleged theft

KAMPALA.  A joint operation involving multiple security agencies has apprehended Ivan Ssemakula, also known as Majambere, the Deputy Resident RDC of Rukiga, following accusations of land grabbing in Gomba district.  The collaboration between the Anti-Corruption Unit of Uganda, the Criminal Investigations Directorate, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions resulted in charges being brought against Majambere and his subsequent appearance in Gomba Magistrates' Court.  Majambere, alongside unidentified accomplices, stands accused of offenses such as Conspiracy to Defraud, Cattle Theft, and Criminal Trespass.  The case dates back to August 2023 when they forcibly took control of a 300-acre farmland in Gomba District registered under 75-year-old Frank Rushanganwa since 2003.   During the unlawful seizure, Majambere's group reportedly took 157 cows worth UGX 318 million, later disposing of them.  Allegedly, Majambere claimed partial ownership through a disputed transaction with Mwesigye, […]

admin November 21, 2024

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Alien Skin remanded for assaulting Nsambya medics after colleague’s death

Musician Patrick Mulwana, alias Alien Skin has been remanded to Luzira prisons over charges of assaulting medical staff of Nsambya Hospital. Trouble started when Alien Skin gang attacked Nsambya hospital after of their own, Jerome, died over injuries sustained during an earlier accident. Fangone forest issued a statement, that was countered by Nsambya hospital. The Makindye Magistrates Court remanded Alien Skin until December 7. Below is Alien Skin's group statement on death of Jerom and video of invasion of Nsambya hospital.….. It is with great sadness that we inform you of a tragic incident involving Jerome, a member of our Fangone community. This morning, Jerome was involved in a car accident at Fangone Forest while preparing to take kids to school. Unfortunately, he lost control of the manual vehicle and collided with the perimeter wall. In an attempt to escape […]

admin November 20, 2024

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Bobi, Byanyima speak out on Besigye arrest

National Unity Platform boss Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine) and Winnie Byanyima, wife of Kizza Besigye have condemned the military detention of the former leader of opposition. The four-time presidential candidate is set to be produced at the General Court Martial (GCM) in Makindye, Kampala, today, according to sources. Earlier, Byanyima wrote: "I request the govt of Uganda to release my husband Dr Kizza Besigye from where he is being held immediately." "He was kidnapped last Saturday while he was in Nairobi for Hon Martha Karua’s book launch. I am now reliably informed that he is in a military jail in Kampala.We his family and his lawyers demand to see him. He is not a soldier. Why is he being held in a military jail?" she questioned. Bobi Wine wrote: "The news of the disappearance and abduction of Dr. Kiiza @kizzabesigye1 from […]

admin November 20, 2024

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South Sudanese fraudster jailed over shs2.3b gold scam

A South Sudanese national has been remanded to Luzira Prisons over shs2.3b gold scam. According to the Anti-Corruption Unit of State House, Abdul Aziz Yousif Mohammad Adam aka Aziz, had cheated a UAE tycoon with fake promises of selling him gold. He was later netted by CID and other security agencies. Below is State House full statement. @AntiGraft_SH together with @CID1_UG and @ODPPUGANDA last evening arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, Abdul Aziz Yousif Mohammad Adam aka Aziz, a Sudanese nationality on a charges of Obtaining Money by False Pretense. He was remanded until 28/11/2024 The accused and others still at large in the months of September and October 2024, within the areas of Kampala district, with intent to defraud, obtained USD 650,000 approximately over UGX2.3 billion from Osman Hussan an investor from Dubai, by falsely pretending that […]

admin November 20, 2024

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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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SH-ACU led op sees officials charged, remanded for misuse of PDM funds,

BUDUDA: Today, a joint operation involving the State House Anti corruption Unit (SH-ACU) and other agencies has resulted in the arraignment of two suspects, Wakoko Kassim and Nakhaima Francis, at the Bududa Chief Magistrates Court. Wakoko Kasim, the Parish Chief Bunandutu, faces charges of obtaining money by false pretences. He allegedly deceived several Bunandutu PDM SACCO members, fraudulently acquiring large sums under the guise of processing their funds. Nakhaima Francis, an employee of public service, stands accused of falsifying documents related to Bumakita PDM SACCO funds. Alongside accomplices still at large, they submitted erroneous returns and registered non-beneficiaries into the system. Both suspects have been remanded until 5th November 2024 while investigations continue. This development highlights ongoing efforts to combat financial misconduct and uphold integrity in fund management practices.

admin October 17, 2024

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Just in: Roko bangs doors on LoP Ssenyonyi

The Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has today been denied access to Roko Construction's office premises during an oversight visit. Ssenyonyi had led the Shadow Cabinet to assess the use of Shs260b of taxpayers' funds, stating the value for money is yet to be seen. To his shock, the guards at the offices stood their grounds as they kept the doors closed and shut. See below for video: https://x.com/LoP_Uganda/status/1845745268529996211?t=1z4nC_33LP2z6Q2qBoeusQ&s=19

admin October 14, 2024

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BREAKING NEWS: Video emerges as more than 20 Congolese killed in boat accident

Around 23 bodies have been recovered and 40 people rescued following a boat accident on Lake Kivu, Colonel Molatelo Motau of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Democratic Republic of Congo said on Thursday. A video (above) appeared to show the two-deck boat tilting sideways before capsizing in calm waters. A local migration authority said that around 45 males and 35 females were registered as passengers, adding that those figures were not definitive and ages were unavailable.

admin October 3, 2024