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Former district boss jailed for stealing wreckage of govt car

KAMPALA: A former district chairperson will spend almost two years in jail after being convicted of theft of a wrecked government vehicle. “This morning, the Grade One Magistrates' Court in Matuga has convicted and sentenced the former Amudat district LC5 Chairperson, Francis Kiyonga Adamson, to 23 months and 14 days in jail and a fine of UGX 80M to be paid to Amudat district within six months of completing his sentence,” Anti-Corruption Unit of State House noted. Kiyonga was charged in 2021 with stealing and selling spare parts of a government vehicle, a double cabin pick-up truck registration number UG 0654, belonging to the Amudat District under the Youth Livelihood Programme. He stole it from Matugga Police Station and sold it in parts.

admin June 13, 2024

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BREAKING: Aircraft carrying Malawi’s VP goes missing

An aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing, a statement from the president's office has said. The Malawi Defense Force aircraft "went off the radar" after it left the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning, it added. The president ordered a search and rescue operation after aviation officials were unable to contact the aircraft, according to the BBC report. It was supposed to land at Mzuzu International Airport, in the country’s north, just after 10:00 local time (11:00 BST). Other passengers on the flight include Mr Chilima's wife, Mary, and a number of officials from the vice-president's United Transformation Movement (UTM) party. After being told of the incident by Defence Force's commander, Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera cancelled his scheduled flight to the Bahamas. “The public will be updated of any developments on the situation as facts […]

admin June 10, 2024

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Govt names, warns car bonds harboring illegal immigrants

The government has named leading car bonds behind the employment of illegal aliens following an operation in which more than 80 mainly Pakistanis and Indians were arrested. The Internal Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Simon Mundeyi, revealed that Future Group, Chatha Motors, Jumbo Motors and Lakhani were some of the leading car dealers who employ workers without permits. “Our enforcement team has arrested 38 irregular immigrants. They were found working without permits in car bonds in Nakawa, Banda and Kyambogo,” the official revealed last Friday. “The arrested individuals include Indians, Pakistanis, Eritreans and Bangladeshis,” he added. “We continue to urge foreigners to legalise their stay by applying for immigration facilities online.” Earlier, the immigration body had announced the arrest of another 22 individuals who also included Indians, Pakistanis, Lebanese, and Sri Lankans who were found without passes and permits in Kamwokya and […]

admin June 4, 2024

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Museveni promotes Bobi Wine’s tormentor in major police changes

KAMPALA. President Yoweri Museveni has reinstated Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) Frank Mwesigwa as the director of operations services (OPS) due to his actions during the 2020 presidential campaigns, which resulted in 54 fatalities. Promoted to his current rank in 2022, Mwesigwa oversaw operations that led to the arrest of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, on November 18, 2020, in Luuka district, Busoga. Following Bobi Wine's arrest, widespread protests erupted, prompting security forces to open fire on demonstrators across the country, leaving 54 dead and many others injured, as reported by the police. Since the 2020 incident, Mwesigwa has held the relatively low-profile position of deputy director of the Counter-Terrorism (CT) police, a unit focused on anti-terrorism efforts and protection of key figures and installations. His new role as OPS director is […]

admin May 19, 2024

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Gen Dick Olum replaced as Operation Shujaa commander

President Yoweri Museveni has made changes in the Uganda People's Defense Forces, replacing Operation Shujaa commander Maj Gen Dick Olum with Maj Gen Richard Otto. Col. Deo Akiiki, the army spokesperson, confirmed the developments. "H:E the president has appointed Maj Gen Richard Otto the New Commander of Mountain Division and therefore Comdr Operation Shuuja, Maj. Gen. Dick Olum heads to South Sudan Stabilisation Mechanism where Maj. Gen. Otto has been representing Uganda," Akiiki said. "We congratulate the two Generals upon their new assignments and wish them good luck." The changes come hardly a week the Chief of Defense Forces held a meeting with UPDF leaders together Congolese counterparts in the DRC. However, the details of the meeting remain unknown to the public.

admin May 13, 2024

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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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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