Author: Umoja Editor

The Territorial Police in Kampala Metropolitan North and Nansana Division raided a home that was harbouring 131 persons, under the guise of training and inducting them for the labour market in the Middle East. The home was not registered or licenced to operate, and two suspects who include; Namubiru Rashida, a trainer and Ramathan Hakim were arrested for the alleged trafficking in persons. The police facts gathered indicate that a one Musa Suna, without registering his WORLD GATE training centre, was conducting training for 131 persons recruited by different agents and gathered them in a home in Nansana. The training…

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WAKISO, UGANDA: Nansana Division Police are holding ta hospital bay a bricklayer on charges of a suicidal attempt by burning after setting himself on fire when a married woman rejected his love advances. According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, preliminary facts gathered indicate that Kasirye Faizo, 26, a resident of Kazinga-Nsumbi has been stalking one Namakula Nally Deborah, a mother of three for several years with the full knowledge that she is a marked woman to Ssenabulya Michael. It is further alleged that on July 23, 2023, at around 11 pm, Kasirye’s advances were again rejected by the victim, who was…

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A group of young female dancers from Uganda, Pyrex dancers, are becoming everyone’s story to jazz in the country because of their stroking dances. CREDIT: BUZZNATION. The dance group have been an internet sensation for over 10 months now. They dance with contagious positive energy to hit songs with steps by leading choreographers and release videos on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. They have interesting and unique performances that draws from popular African songs and traditional African dance forms – with an innovative contemporary twist. Pyrex Dancers are proof of the power of dance to transform lives. ABOUT PYREX DANCERS. Pyrex…

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MENGO, BUGANDA: The Kabaka of Buganda, Ssaabasajja Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has dropped Ministers; Owek Henry Moses Ssekabembe Kiberu (Youth Affairs), Dr Prosperous Nankindu Kavuma (Health) and Owek Kyewalabye Male in the new changes at the Mengo Cabinet. The three ministers according to a press statement dated August 01, 2023, have been replaced by Robert Sserwanga and Anthony Wamala (Principal of Buganda Royal Institute) and Ms Cotilda Kikomeko (chairperson of Buganda Kingdom Education Committee) respectively. Additionally, Oweek Charles Peter Mayiga has been maintained as the Katikkiro with Twaha Kaawaase and Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa as the first and second deputy premiers respectively.…

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Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has dropped Ministers Henry Moses Ssekabembe Kiberu (Youth Affairs), Prosperous Nankindu Kavuma (Health) and Kyewalabye Male from his Cabinet. The three have been replaced by Robert Sserwanga, Anthony Wamala who has been the Principal Buganda Royal Institute and Cotilda Kikomeko respectively. The Kabaka has also appointed Israel Kazibwe as the new Kingdom Spokesperson, replacing Noah Kiyimba who has been appointed Minister for Cabinets and Lukiiko Affairs. Oweek Daudi Mpanga has also been appointed Minister for lands while the Kabaka maintained Owek Charles Peter Mayiga, Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa and Hajji Twaha Kawaase Kigongo as Katikiro and Deputy…

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During the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party’s 15th National Council meeting that was held on November 24, 2022, it was resolved that an elders’ committee be constituted to resolve the disputes between the two senior party leaders. Credit: Nexus Media. The dispute in question was about what was named the “Dirty Money” where Dr. Kizza Besigye accused the Party’s Secretary General Nathan Nandala Mafabi of receiving money from President Museveni. On May 12, 2023, the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting approved a committee of seven elders to handle the matter. The committee Chaired by Dr. Frank Nabwiso was tasked…

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Ghetto music superstar Alien Skin has revealed how he turned down a music collabo with Tanzanian Bongo flavor star Diamond Platinumz. Alien Skin without a doubt is the hottest trending singer. But for someone to turn down working with Diamond is absolutely mind boggling yet he allegedly did it. The Sitya Danger singer even said that it was Platinumz who had gotten the opportunity to work with him and not the other way round. However, he turned it down as he wasn’t interested. The Fangon boss added that Comedy Store boss Alex Muhangi can be his witness. Apparently this has…

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GOSSIP: Hajjati Kulthum Muzaata Gumisiriza has finally given birth to a bouncing baby boy. It should be noted that Kulthum who is the widow to the late Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata is now currently married to Akram Gumisiriza. She’s been pregnant and even a few months ago had traveled to New York where her husband confirmed that is where she was to give birth from. Despite being in the limelight, nobody really knew that she had given birth. However, through a local TV interview Kulthum said that she gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. He is known as Akram Junior.…

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The health condition of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Segirinya has deteriorated rapidly, a family member  told Freeman News-UG on yesterday night as he was being flown to Germany for better treatment.  “If Segirinya is not flown out of Uganda for specialised care, the worst is possible,” said a family member who preferred anonymity to speak freely. His personal Doctor refused to disclose Segirinya’s illness.  The lawmaker, who was recently incarcerated alongside fellow lawmaker Allan Ssewanyana (NUP, Makindye West) at Kitalya Prison over alleged involvement in two murders in Masaka. According to a family member, Ssegirinya has been admitted in different medical…

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