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Investor fined shs200 mln for depositing murrum in wetland

MUKONO. The Standards Utilities and Wildlife Court has sentenced Kerim Ray, the Director of Yamani Construction Limited, to pay a fine of  200 million shillings. He was also ordered to restore the Lwajjali Wetland in Mukono.  Kerim Ray is through his company accused of having encroached upon and deposited murrum in Lwajjalli wetland. The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu, found Kerim Ray guilty of violating environmental laws and sentenced him to a fine of shs150 million and in default, five years in prison for the first count. He was ordered to pay 50 million shillings for depositing murram in the wetland, and in default, serve two years in prison for the second count. The sentence on money is cumulative while the jail term is to run concurrently. The court also ordered Kerim Ray to restore the wetland […]

admin July 17, 2024

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EXCLUSIVE: Top Korean NGO boss wanted over shs80m theft allegations

A senior Korean national official working at a local NGO is on police's wanted list to record a statement over allegations of theft of shs80m. The Project Manager of Good Neighbors Uganda at Kyaka Field office, Sinho Kang (Simon), is a wanted man by detectives at Kyegegwa Central police station. According to sources, Simon broke into the apartment of his junior Ugandan workmate, Bernard Kazahura and forcibly confiscated his property which included log book, academic documents, clothes and shs80m. A statement recorded by Kazahura on Monday at Kyegegwa CPS indicates that he had gotten the money to go and purchase land for his brother when Simon took it. Information on the complaint logged in by Kazahura under SD Ref: 41/30/06/2024 (criminal trespass and theft) indicates that Kazahura had been transferred under unclear circumstances when the alleged theft occurred. "I requested […]

admin July 3, 2024

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Kenya Protests: At least 39 dead and more than 350 injured

At least 39 people died and more than 350 were injured during anti-government protests in Kenya, according to the country’s national human rights commission. “According to our data, thirty-nine people were killed and 361 more were injured during protests across the country,” it said, adding that thirty-two people are missing and 627 were detained. Kenyan President William Ruto said earlier that that the protests had claimed 19 lives. However, Human Rights Watch reported 31 fatalities in the capital city alone. “The commission continues to strongly condemn the unjustified violence against the protesters, medical personnel, lawyers, journalists, churches, first-aid centers and ambulances,” it said. Protests against higher taxes in Kenya flared up in Nairobi on June 18 and spread across the country. The situation escalated on June 25 when people gathered in Nairobi’s business district demanding the president’s resignation. This district […]

admin July 3, 2024

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Budget 2024-2025: Past mistakes haunt Parliament

The Parliament of Uganda has been recalled from their break to reconsider the 2024/2025 financial year budget. It is the first time since the passing Budget Act and the Public Finance Act 2015 that the Parliament of Uganda reconvenes to consider a budget already endorsed by the legislatures. Members Of Parliament were recalled from recess to have a send look at the budget after President Museveni refused to sign the Appropriations Bill. Museveni reportedly asked the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among that the parliament should reinstate the government’s priorities. The President’s action this time has surprised some lawmakers. It has also raised some questions because Annette Anita Among had on Budget Day indicated the budget consideration process was consultative. Sections 5 and 8 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 2015 and rule 145 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure parliament […]

admin July 3, 2024

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Former RCC Burora has been arrested for “critiquing Speaker Among”

KAMPALA. Former RCC for Rubaga Division Herbert Anderson Burora bas been taken into custody allegedly collowing his outspoken criticisms and accusations of corruption directed at the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among. He was arrested and taken into custody by Ntinda Police on Monday night and is being detained at Kira police.station in Wakiso. Burora had grown more vocal in his criticism of the Speaker and Parliament until being fired by the President's office earlier this year. In a number of caustic letters and public remarks, he accused the Speaker of different sorts of corruption and misappropriation of public monies. Burora's problems started when his previous employers gave him the warning to stop criticizing the Speaker. Given a deadline to apologize. Burora made the decision to leave his position rather than face harsh disciplinary measures. His departure did not […]

admin July 2, 2024

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Ugandan, Kenyan flags fly high at London Pride 2024

Ugandans and Kenyans joined thousands of people who lined the streets of London for the capital’s 52nd Pride event. An estimated 32,000, including more than 500 LGBTQ+ groups, flocked to Hyde Park Corner to watch or join in the parade on Saturday (29 June). Weaving through the capital, the parade marched down Whitehall before celebrations began at various locations. Headliners included singer Bebe Rexha, Drag Race winner Ginger Johnson, and RuPaul's DragCon stars Drag Syndrome in Trafalgar Square. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was also spotted joining in the celebrations. Recently Uganda passed into law an Anti-Homosexuality law which prescribes life imprisonment for homosexual activities. They are only finding chance to exercise their to freely meet in Europe and other Western countries. Hundreds of LGBTQ Ugandans have since fled the country for fear of being arrested. Below is the pictorial […]

admin July 1, 2024

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Kaggwa Njala suspended from NBS over Mpuuga money posts

KAMPALA. Simon Njala Kaggwa, a senior talk show host at NBS TV, has been suspended for 14 days for hosting Mathias Mpuuga's thanksgiving event in Masaka on June 21. According to reliable sources at Naguru, Kaggwa violated the media organization's ethical guidelines by being partisan. The news manager, Dalton Kaweesa, informed the editorial staff of Kaggwa's suspension during a meeting today, following a decision made in a senior management meeting chaired by Kin Kariisa. While Kaggwa attempted to deflect from his suspension by mentioning charity work on social media, the reality is that he is facing a 14-day suspension. Management believes that Kaggwa's social media activity leading up to Mpuuga's event crossed boundaries for someone in his position. A statement from management regarding Kaggwa's situation is expected to be released soon. Kaggwa, who has been with NBS since 2011 and […]

admin June 25, 2024

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Karamoja-based cement factory on spot as workers turn to flying toilets

KAMPALA: Workers at a cement factory in Moroto district are up in arms following alleged mistreatment by their bosses. Local media reported that workers at Sunbird factory which is owned by West International Holdings Limited that will soon start manufacturing clinker have complained of poor sanitation facilities. Reports claimed at least 50 Ugandan and Chinese workers have turned to easing themselves in the bushes due to lack of washroom facilities inside the estimated $300 million factory. One of the workers told local media that, “For one to answer to nature’s call, most employees rush behind a mound of soil because there is no latrine on site, and what has helped is that Nanduget is sparsely populated area.” West International Holdings Limited is a subsidiary of China West Cement Limited. The China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corporation is the company responsible for the construction works […]

admin June 20, 2024

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Minister Nyamutoro survives in Kigezi gun attack

The state minister for minerals, Phiona Nyamutoro, has this morning narrowly escaped being shot by private security guards at National Cement Company in Rubanda district. The factory is a subsidiary of the Devki Group, which is reportedly conducting illegal mining activities. Below is the police statement: STATEMENT ON ATTEMPTED SHOOTING RUBANDA SD 25/20/06/2024. The territorial police in Rubanda have arrested Five private security guards of Wolves security company who allegedly resisted the Minister of state for mineral development Hon Phiona Nyamutooro and technical team to access an illegal mining site of National cement company at Butare Katoojo in Muko sub county Rubanda district. The Minister together with the technical team from the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines accompanied by PMPU went to inspect Iron ore Exploration License No.EL00340 belonging to STEAM Investments in Muko Rubanda district.They are on country-wide […]

admin June 20, 2024