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Olympic athlete dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend

By Olympic News. The 33-year-old runner died three days after reportedly being set on fire by her boyfriend outside her home in Eldoret, Kenya.  Paris 2024 Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died after reportedly being set on fire by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan who finished 44th behind the Dutch winner Sifan Hassan on 11 August had been in critical condition in a hospital in neighbouring Kenya. Uganda Olympic Committee President Donald Rukare confirmed the marathoner’s death on Thursday (5 September). “We have learnt of the sad passing of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei… following a vicious attack by her boyfriend,” he posted on social media platform X. The news of her death was also shared by the Ugandan Athletics Federation on the same platform. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence. […]

admin September 5, 2024

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Video: Bobi Wine shot by Uganda police

KAMPALA.Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been injured in the leg in a confrontation with a policeman, but his party says he is recovering in hospital.  The National Unity Platform (NUP) said the pop star-turned-politician had been hit by a tear-gas canister - initially it was thought his wound was caused by a bullet. The incident occurred while the NUP leader was on his way to visit his lawyers on Tuesday in Bulindo, which is about 20km (12 miles) north of the capital, Kampala A statement from the police said officers on site reported that the opposition leader had stumbled while getting into his vehicle. Earlier, the X account of Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, first broke the news, saying: “@HEBobiwine has been shot in the leg by police in Bulindo.” Footage was shared on social media by […]

admin September 3, 2024

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St Peter’s Nsambya HM accused of faking age

KAMPALA: St. Peter Nsambya Secondary School's Head Teacher, Remigius Mubiru Mungere, is facing heat over allegations of age falsification and abuse of office following an extended tenure. Reports suggest that Mr. Mungere was expected to retire in September 2023 but allegedly altered his age to remain in his position for additional years. Concerns have been raised by insiders about the need for an investigation by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to address these issues promptly. Among other accusations also is misuse of school resources, nepotism in employment practices, and mishandling of funds collected for construction purposes. Despite attempts to reach out for comment, Mr. Mungere has not responded to inquiries.

admin August 29, 2024

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”He killed my father, I had to revenge”, suspected killer of Ndiga clan head says

KAMPALA - Lujja Bbosa Tabula, the prime suspect in the murder of former Ndiga Clan leader Eng. Daniel Bbosa, has confessed to the crime, revealing three motives behind his actions. Tabula appeared on Friday at Buganda Road Court before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayiizi, where he provided an extrajudicial statement admitting to orchestrating the murder of his clan head. According to a reliable source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the confession, the primary reason for Eng. Bbosa's murder was a desire for revenge. "Tabula claimed that Eng. Bbosa and his family were responsible for the murder of his father, Israel, in 1989. They also sold Ndiga clan land in Mbale, Mpigi, forcing his ancestors to relocate to Namulonge. He was attempting to secure ownership of the Namulonge land, but Eng. Bbosa opposed his efforts," the source disclosed. […]

admin August 24, 2024

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Amuriat calls Lukwago a failure, says Ssemujju should be in Luzira for corruption

KAMPALA. The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has criticized the Katonga group as political clowns, dismissing their "National Delegates Conference" called by former National Chairman Amb. Wasswa Biriggwa on August 19, 2024. “It was a nullity,” said FDC President Patrick Amuriat in a 1700-word statement, accusing the Katonga group of contempt. Amuriat raised concerns about the integrity of key figures in the Katonga group, including Hon. Ssemujju Nganda, Hon. Francis Mwijukye, Hon. Salaamu Musumba, and Hon. Lukwago Erias, questioning their past actions and associations. Amuriat accused Ssemujju Nganda of being Speaker Anita Among's ally, criticizing him for extensive travel, questionable integrity, and suspected corruption that has enabled him to enjoy more international trips than other MPs. FDC also criticized Hon. Francis Mwijukye, accusing him of misappropriation and linking him to Gen. Kainerugaba Muhozi's Patriotic League activities, wondering if the new […]

admin August 21, 2024

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Former AG Kiddhu Makubuya 75, dies

KAMPALA. Shortly after the passing of media personality Joseph Tamale Mirundi, who was laid to rest in Rakai district, unfortunate news has emerged that former Attorney General and Minister, Prof Kiddu Makubuya, has also passed away at the age of 74. His daughter, Rebecca Nabagala, has confirmed his death, although specific details are currently limited. Earlier this year, there were false reports of his demise on Martyrs' Day, but it was later clarified that he was critically ill and hospitalized at Nakasero hospital. Prof Kiddu Makubuya began his political journey as a Member of Parliament for Katikamu South Constituency in 1996 and went on to hold various ministerial positions such as State Minister for Luwero Triangle, State Minister of Foreign Affairs (International Cooperation), Minister of Education and Sports, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, and Attorney General from 2005 to 2011. […]

admin August 19, 2024

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Canada tells Amb. Acheng to leave after NUP confrontation

Canada has told Uganda’s ambassador there, Joy Acheng, to leave following reports of uncouth behaviour. The ambassador was reportedly captured on video wearing yellow while in a verbal exchange with Ugandan opposition members who were protesting against bad governance on the streets of Canada.According to Canadian authorities, these actions reportedly breached diplomatic norms, prompting the decision to declare Acheng persona non-grata. On AUgust 6, the diplomat posted on her handle on X, "Yes we are ready for hooligans and liars, Canada is not your place." In June Acheng was, on top of being Ambassador to Canana, she presented her credentials to authorities in the Bahama's as the east African country's envoy there. "Presented my letters of credentials to the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Bahamas H.E the most Honourable Cynthia A Pratt as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the […]

admin August 17, 2024

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Museveni passes out 298 counter-terrorism warriors

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander in Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has today passed out 298 Counter Terrorism Warriors of Intake 07/23-24 and 58 trainees of Special Tactics who successfully completed their 9 months of hectic training at the School of Military Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola District. The President commended the graduates for having braved the tough course, under a simple living with little resources and attained the best skills. In appreciation of the UPDF for having improvised the little resources to produce an effective force, the President expressed that this should be exemplary to all Ugandans, urging that one can use the availedresources and yet produce a lot. Gen. Museveni commended the progress achieved, through the mastery of skills attained and cautioned the graduates on the huge responsibility ahead of […]

admin August 16, 2024

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Museveni, Mswati call for a unified Africa

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni have today welcomed the King of Eswatini, His Majesty, Mswati III at Entebbe International Airport. His Majesty, Mswati III who is in Uganda for a three-day State Visit at the invitation of President Museveni was accompanied by his wife, Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama and other high-level delegates. At Entebbe International Airport, President Museveni was flanked by Ministers and service chiefs. Upon arrival, the visiting King was accorded a 21-gun salute and inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). President Museveni later received his guest at State House Entebbe and held discussions focusing on enhancement of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. In their discussions, President Museveni emphasised a clear vision for African prosperity, rooted in his experience […]

admin August 16, 2024

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Govt lawyer sent to Luzira over shs100m bribe

A state attorney attached to the justice ministry has been charged with 16 counts of corruption after he allegedly solicited for a shs100m bribe. The Anti-Corruption Unit of State House worked with CID and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to pin Sam Tusubira before arraigning him in court on Tuesday. “The accused while representing government in court, solicited for a bribe of UGX100M from a plaintiff who had sued the Ministry of Lands and the Attorney General for irregular cancellation of his title, in order to assist the victim get compensated,” the unit stated. “By time of his arrest he had received about UGX43M from the victim. He has been remanded until 19th August 2024.”

admin August 14, 2024