Two local government officials from Ntungamo district have been charged with diverting fuel funds worth UGX 176 million. Assistant Engineer Fred Mwima and Accounts Manager Moses Twine appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court Magistrate Christopher Opit in Kampala on Thursday. Prosecutors allege that between August and November 2021, while employed by Ntungamo district, the accused diverted fuel meant for maintaining the Kagarama-Rukarango Rwamabondo road to unrelated activities. Mwima and Twine were charged with three offenses – diversion of public funds, false accounting, and causing financial loss. The Inspectorate of Government’s Angela Tusiime, who is supervising the prosecution alongside Rogers Kinobe, told…
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The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has ordered for an independent probe into Shs9.6 billion spent by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to teach Ugandans ‘how to drink coffee’. Worth noting is that the OPM awarded the Shs9.6Bn contract to Inspire Africa (U) Ltd to carry out four activities to promote and encourage consumption of coffee countrywide. Accordingly, of the Shs9.6bn, Shs3.8bn was spent on training youths in coffee production, Shs1.9bn on consumption of coffee and putting up coffee shops, Shs2.6bn on capacity building while Shs1.2 on administration. However, according to the Auditor General’s report, although the contract…
The US dollar is facing challenges from developing countries that are threatening its status as the global reserve currency. A handful of alliances in Asia, Africa, and South America are looking to end dependency on the U.S. The BRICS and ASEAN groups are at the forefront of challenging the US dollar’s status. Developing countries fear U.S. sanctions could hurt their economies and, therefore, want to strengthen their local currencies and economies. The de-dollarization efforts are in full swing in 2023, and nearly two dozen countries want to ditch the U.S. dollar. Two different alliances have officially agreed to ditch the…
President Museveni has issued a directive that mandates visitors to recreational areas and places of worship across the country to present their national identity cards before gaining access to these facilities. This measure is aimed at preventing the harboring of suspected terrorists and thwarting potential attacks, particularly by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels and other terrorist groups. In his recent presidential address at Nakasero State Lodge, President Museveni emphasized the importance of strict identification procedures for individuals accessing public spaces. He urged vigilance within communities, stating that unfamiliar individuals should be questioned, isolated, and reported to the police. Additionally,…
Thursday afternoon witnessed a tragic accident at the Mpigi roundabout, in close proximity to the Mpigi district headquarters, where one individual lost his life instantly and four others suffered critical injuries. The catastrophe occurred when a truck, bearing the registration number UBA 917K, was unable to successfully navigate a sharp corner at the roundabout. The vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian, believed to be a student at Nsamizi Training Institute returning from lectures, before colliding with two additional individuals and eventually crashing into a nearby building. The identity of the deceased has not yet been fully disclosed. Traffic police officers from…
Fresh fish vendors in Mbarara central market are threating to hold protests after the city council authorities set a deadline for their eviction due to unpaid fees. The fish vendors, who typically pay a monthly rental fee of sh100,000, have refused to pay for the past twelve months, arguing that the amount is too high given their low-income. Assy Abirebe Tumwesigyire, the Mbarara city clerk stated that negotiations between the council and the fish vendors have failed to yield an agreement, as the vendors demand a reduction in fees, which the council deems unfeasible. Tumwesigyire explained that the council calculated…
Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region are investigating top officials in Amudat district for allegedly aiding cattle theft. This follows the arrest of five cattle traders on August 25, 2023, at the Chepsikunya security checkpoint with stolen cows. It’s reported that the traders bought 120 cattle from the Karita livestock market and transported the cattle using non-designated livestock routes. During the interrogation by security forces, the traders revealed that they were assisted by the Amudat District Veterinary Officer and top political leaders to purchase and transport the animals. Nathan Adome, a cattle dealer from Bukedea district alleges that he…
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In a jaw-dropping viral moment captured on camera and making waves on TikTok, a wedding guest left everyone, including the couple, utterly astonished by presenting an empty jerrycan as a gift. In the video, the guest casually handed over the jerrycan before he made a quick exit to allow others to offer more presents to the newlyweds. Despite the ‘unexpected’ gift, the bride and groom maintained their composure, eventually returning to their joyful dance. TikTok user @mishsherry chimed in, questioning the authenticity of the moment: “Is this for real?” Meanwhile, @valenciaborman humorously observed, “An empty paraffin container? Even the bride…
The Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula IV has named his choice of a queen and wife to be today. The Inhebantu (Queen) has been revealed as Jovia Mutesi. The announcement was made by the Busoga kingdom Dr. Joseph Muvawala at a press conference. The news has been received with a lot of excitement among the Kingdom’s subjects who have speculated for years on who the young King William Gabula would marry. Details about the wife to be and wedding dates are yet to be availed. We shall keep you posted.