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Why King Caesar Mulenga camp should go slow on shs1.8b entrepreneurship camp

KAMPALA: The ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Entrepreneurs League elections have been marred by controversy, particularly surrounding claims made by the Ceasor Mulenga camp. According to sources, Mulenga's team has been spreading false information about injecting shs1.8b into the Entrepreneurs League SACCO. The Truth Behind the Claims A thorough investigation has revealed that these claims are entirely baseless. There is no evidence to suggest that Mulenga or his team has deposited any funds, let alone shs1.8 billion, into the SACCO. This lack of financial commitment raises serious questions about the credibility of Mulenga's campaign promises as he vies for the position of Chairman of the NRM Entrepreneurs League. Furthermore, when the Buganda and Kampala NRM SACCOs requested that Mulenga deposits funds into their accounts, he avoided doing so. According to Al Hajj Karim Karamagi, the contestant for CEC's Vice Chairman […]

admin August 3, 2025

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INVESTIGATION: IGG probes top Mpigi school head over misappropriation of funds

KAMPALA: The office of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) is investigating a case involving the headmistress of St Balikuddembe Mitalamaria SSS, Anne Judith Najuuka, for alleged misappropriation the school funds. According to the the public relations manager in the IGG's office Ali Munira, the headteacher reportedly misappropriated a colossal sum of money meant for construction of a computer lab and facilitation of various infrastructures in the school. Gathered reports indicate that Najuuka allegedly connived with her Bursar to divert the funds. Among other cases to investigate include nepotism where she appraises and elevates relatives in the school administration. Calls to Najuuka's known numbers went unanswered at the time of publication. The IGGs report indicates that the information collected from the whistle blower's petition highlights her inconsequential corporation with her staff and board of governments.

admin July 25, 2025

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PLU’s Mawanda and Kabanda- the hypocrisy of corruption crusaders

KAMPALA. In a display of political hypocrisy and self-inflicted embarrassment, Kasambya MP David Kabanda, the self-proclaimed Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), alongside his peg boy, Igara East MP Michael Mawanda, suffered a humiliating blow as their so-called anti-corruption demonstration against Parliament flopped miserably on Monday. The duo's desperate attempt to position themselves as corruption crusaders was not only shunned by Ugandans but also snubbed by their own PLU colleagues, leaving them exposed as opportunistic frauds. The protest, ostensibly aimed at condemning corruption in Parliament, quickly unraveled when the public scrutinized the integrity—or lack thereof—of its organizers. Leading the charge was none other than Michael Mawanda, a man currently battling serious corruption charges in the Anti-Corruption Court, accused of stealing a staggering 169 billion shillings earmarked for compensation of Cooperatives. He maintains innocence. This isn’t Mawanda’s first […]

admin February 11, 2025

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Police block NUP Kyagulanyi’s rally in Nakasongola

NAKASONGOLA. The police and army on Friday thwarted a planned rally by National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi in Nakasongola. The rally was part of Kyagulanyi's ongoing nationwide mobilisation campaign. Kyagulanyi was scheduled to address supporters at Migyera town market grounds, but the event was blocked by security forces led by Nakasongola district police commander (DPC) Stephen Niragire. Faridah Nabatanzi, NUP’s head of mobilisation for Buganda, had arrived earlier in the day to set up a public address system when security personnel intervened, ordering her advance team to vacate the grounds. Nabatanzi expressed frustration, noting that NUP had complied with all police conditions, including avoiding processions and stopovers along the Kampala-Gulu highway. Despite this, the police dismantled their equipment and dispersed journalists, cutting short Nabatanzi’s media address. At Wabigalo trading centre, security forces erected barriers to prevent Kyagulanyi and […]

admin November 17, 2024

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Uganda’s Harsh Reality and My Journey to Safety: A Call for Global Action

By James Kabengwa LONDON. For years, I dedicated my work as a journalist to fighting for human rights in Uganda. I never imagined that my passion for justice and equality would lead to threats against my life, forcing me into exile. Yet here I am, in the United Kingdom—a country that has offered me the freedom to speak my truth, but also a place that serves as a constant reminder of what I have left behind and what still needs to be done. In Uganda, being openly supportive of LGBTQ+ rights is akin to signing your own arrest warrant. When President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 into law, it wasn't just a political maneuver; it was a state-sanctioned attack on basic human dignity. The law prescribes extreme penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty for what […]

admin November 17, 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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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