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Kabaka Mutebi returns after months away

KAMPALA. Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has returned home following Namibia's refusal to extend his medical treatment stay, citing negative publicity. Initially granted a 90-day visa in April, the Namibian government did not prolong it due to suspicions of a plot he was abducted. Flying back to Uganda on Ethiopian Airways, the Kabaka's arrival was exclusively covered by Buganda's official broadcaster, BBS Television. Upon landing, he was welcomed by Buganda officials at the airport, including the Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga and Nabagereka Lady Slyvia Nagginda. He was accompanied by an unnamed lady doctor overseeing his health, the Kabaka had been receiving treatment at the Okonguarri Psychotherapeutic Centre in Namibia for an undisclosed illness. Kabaka return from hospitalDownload Ugandan activists had protested at the Namibian High Commission in the UK, demanding transparency over the Kabaka's extended stay and raising concerns about […]

admin July 21, 2024

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Trade PS Ssali detained over cooperatives cash

The Permanent Secretary of the Trade Ministry, Geraldine Ssali, has been arrested and faces charges in the Anti-Corruption Court, according to a statement the Statehouse by Anti Corruption Unit (SH-ACU). The PS joins now joins her alleged accomplices MPs Michael Mawanda Maranga, Mudiimi Wamakuyu, Paul Akamba, Lawyer Julius Kirya Taitankonko and Leonard Kavundira a Ministry of Trade official who were earlier charged for the diversion of over UGX3.4B meant for war loss compensation. Previously, she was summoned by the police regarding the mishandling of funds intended for compensating cooperative associations for losses during past conflicts in Uganda. Ssali is now facing charges of causing financial loss and colluding with Members of Parliament to embezzle funds from cooperatives, according to prosecution. A report from Parliament in October 2023, endorsed by Speaker Anita Among on August 25, 2023, blamed Ssali's Ministry for […]

admin July 18, 2024

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Shs 806.3bn bailout: Dei Biopharma, Roko benefit

BY The Observer KAMPALA.Last month, the minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, presented a Shs 72.1 trillion budget for the financial year 2024/25. According to the budget, the government is projected to generate Shs 32.3 trillion through revenue collection to fund its activities. Additionally, the government expects to borrow Shs 1.3 trillion from external sources and Shs 8.9 trillion from internal sources. Domestic debt refinancing is anticipated to amount to Shs 19.8 trillion, with Shs 9.5 trillion allocated for project support through grants and loans.The budget estimates indicate that the first allocations will go towards external debt repayments, totalling Shs 3.149 trillion. Project support through loans and grants is allocated Shs 9.583 trillion. Domestic refinancing is set at Shs 12 trillion, while interest payments are a substantial Shs 9 trillion. Other allocations include Shs 603 billion for the recapitalization of the […]

admin July 17, 2024

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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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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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EXCLUSIVE: Kabaka Mutebi “admitted to Namibian mental health hospital”

GERMANY. Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has been admitted to a mental hospital in Namibia, according to a letter attributed to Martin Andjaba, the ambassador to Germany, which is circulating on social media. The letter dated May 24, 2024 mentions that Kabaka Mutebi arrived in Namibia on April 14 and is undergoing psychotherapy for an stress-related medical condition. While the authenticity of the letter remains unverified, our quick search confirmed the existence of the Okonguarrai Therapeutic Centre in Namibia, and that Andjaba is indeed Namibia’s ambassador to Germany. The Okonguarei Therapeutic Centre is situated in a natural setting on 5000 hectares of land. It is known for treating a range of conditions including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, personality dysfunctions (psychosis), PTSD, stress management, somatoform disorders, substance-related disorders, and childhood-related disorders. “We personalise treatment sessions, including group therapy… the Okonguarei method of […]

admin May 25, 2024