The controversial National Unity Platform (NUP) man, Moses Bigirwa, who baptised himself a General and founder member PP005 has dumped the party and formed his own political pressure group. The new group is set to take on NUP and has already grabbed many of its mobilizers. Bigirwa, together with other disgruntled NUP youths from the different districts of Eastern region, launched the pressure group on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Jinja city. Named Eastern Revolutionary Platform (ERP), the pressure movement is headed by Bigirwa himself as the president. Ivan Masha is serving as the deputy president, Francis Adepho, Secretary General,…
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All is not well in Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) .The latest spat started when Gashumba, PLU’s Deputy Chairman posted on his X handle accusing Security Agencies of sleeping on job and yet insecurity was spiraling out of control in Kampala City. In that post, Gashumba tagged General Muhoozi among other Security Chiefs saying if the mighty UPDF that fought Al Shabaab in Somalia why can’t it fight these unarmed thugs. He also advised Security Chiefs to resign if these small boys can defeat them to handle. Unimpressed, Hon. Michael Mawanda Member Of Parliament for Igara East Bushenyi District, also…
The Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and Bukedea District Woman MP Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among responded to allegations by the UK government that she owns a house in london denieng ownership of any property in the United Kingdom as follows Fellow Ugandans, While I had chosen not to respond to the pieces of malicious content and schemes thrown at me by various actors from within and outside our country, I wish now to comment briefly on the issue of my alleged ownership of properties in the UK, which is now a subject of diplomatic engagement…
A 43-year-old man who allegedly burnt his 12-year-old daughter’s fingers after asking him to pay her school fees has been arrested by Police in Namayingo. The suspect is Henry Sida, a resident of Dohwe village in Buhemba Sub-county. Only identifies as Nabwire, the young dropped out of school while in Primary Four when her father refused to pay her school fees. It is reported that Sida abandoned his responsibilities as a father when he separated with his children’s mother on allegations of torturing her. Namayingo Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Mr Trevor Baleke Trevor Solomon, confirmed Sida’s detention. Sida’s irresponsible acts…
Lwemiyaga County Legislator Hon.Theodore Ssekikubo and Sarah Opendi who are leading the collection of signatures to censure four parliamentary commissioners accused of misconduct where over 135 signatures have so far been raised out of the 177 signature required. Theodore Ssekikubo (Lwemiyaga County) who is leading the collection of signatures thanked Nsibambi for joining the cause against corruption noting, Thank you on behalf of the people of Mawokota County for doing this noble duty. We aren’t after anybody but as Parliament, we should be leading by example in the fight against corruption.” Additionally, Agnes Taaka (Bugiri DWR) also appended her signature…
Namisindwa in Bugisu sub region may need a special consideration in the ongoing UPDF recruitment if the district is to raise its quota. So far, going into the third day of receiving applications for those interested in joining UPDF Regular Forces, 99% of all the applicants have either failed mathematics, English or both. This was revealed to our reporter by the Namisindwa Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Imran Muluga in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, 28th May, 2024. As Uganda people’s defense force continues to receive applications for the candidate who will be recruited in the force, for the last two days since…
Mr Frank Gashumba, a member of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has been summoned to a disciplinary hearing at the PLU Secretariat following his contentious social media post targeting the Chairman of the PLU and Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In the post, dated the 26th of May 2024, Gashumba who is the PLU Vice Chairman for Buganda accused security agencies for their perceived failure in protecting Ugandans from rising criminal activities. His remarks, including a call for resignations and a comparison of their capabilities to international peacekeeping missions, did not sit well with the PLU leadership. CHECK…
The territorial police at Kira Division have successfully carried out an intelligence-led operation today, resulting in the arrest of 15 suspected hardcore criminals This has been In response to the recent increase in reported criminal activities The operation took place in Nsawo Zone, Kyaliwajala Ward, Namugongo Division, Wakiso District. The suspects arrested have been identified as follows: Syino Michael, Katumba Ashraf alias Cobler (a known serial offender), Esere Hassan. Others are; Olowo Abeneko, Kasoma Emmanuel, Safari Yona, Bukenya Mudasiru, Mudu Salim, Sekandi Mustafa, Kikawa Stanley, Kabuye Ronald, Vumbi Enock, Nuwe John, Benjamin Sali and Kyasanku Godfrey. During the operation, suspected…
The Territorial Police at Central Police Station Kampala Recover Military and Police Wear 27th May 2024 In an intelligence-led operation, the Territorial Police at Central Police Station Kampala have successfully recovered several items of military and police wear. The operation, which was conducted today at around 11:00 AM, led to the confiscation of the following items from shop no. 113B, Angel Plaza, Nabugabo Road: 571 pairs of assorted shoes 1 pair of army-like uniform 1 army jacket 1 army mobile mattress. The shop belongs to an individual identified only as Agrey. The items were being sold illegally at the premises.…
Ssemanda Manisul, known professionally as King Saha, a prominent figure in the Ugandan music scene, was initially slated to perform at the highly anticipated opening ceremony of Nakivubo Stadium, set to take place next month on the 1st. The event promises to be a grand occasion, attracting a host of celebrated artists and a large audience eager to witness the grand reopening of the historic venue. However, recent developments have surfaced indicating that King Saha, known for his hit song “Ebiseera Ebyo,” has been unexpectedly removed from the list of performers. This decision has sparked a wave of speculation and concern…