Police in Nakasongola have arrested one Peter Mayanja for allegedly defiling eight pupils, aged between 7 and 13 years, at Ekitangala Primary School in Kakooge Sub-county, Nakasongola District. The police preliminary report indicates that Mayanja, who was a teacher at the school, committed the said acts between 2023 and July 2024. Savannah Region Police Spokesperson, ASP Sam Twineamaizima, confirmed the arrest, saying Mayanja was staying with the pupils at his home, located within the school, but complaints about his actions were reported to the school administration on July 24. It is said that the victims disclosed their ordeal to the…
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The Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board July/August 2024 examination series kick off Monday, August 5, 2024, across the country. The Board’s Executive Secretary, Onesmus Oyesigye says this year’s examinations are being conducted at 454 centres nationwide, with a total of 58,995 registered candidates. Among these, 18,742 are female, and 40,253 are male. In preparation for the exams, UBTEB conducted a briefing session for area coordinators and centre supervisors on July 26, 2024, ensuring that all centers were well-informed and ready to facilitate a smooth examination process. The Board has also initiated the distribution of examination materials to various storage…
One-half of Nigerian music group P Square, Rudeboy, has in shock disclosed that his twin brother is the one behind his invitation to the EFCC. According to him, he knew he had issues with his twin brother Mr P but he thought that the issues were all about music unknown to him it goes beyond music. He explained that sometime last year, he was invited to the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because Mr P had filed a petition accusing him of fraud. Upon honouring their invitation, he was surprised to see that the EFCC officials…
ICOA CONVENTION International Community of Ankole. This is an association that was started by a few Ugandans, some members from Uganda who are living in Uganda and those that are living outside Uganda, most especially in USA and its offices are in Boston. But as Ugandans we have come together to see how we can network A network for the growth and development of our communities back home. Aikoa started as a small group of Banyankole people living in the diaspora, but later on there was demand from other tribes because they saw what the Aikoa members were doing, most…
A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 19.5 km (12 mi) away from Kamwenge, Western, Uganda, in the noon of Saturday, Aug 3, 2024, at 6.17 am local time (Africa/Kampala GMT +3). The quake had a very shallow depth of 14 km (9 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would. Earthquake Details Date & time Aug 3, 2024 03:17:01 UTC – 7 hours ago Local time at epicenter Saturday, Aug 3, 2024, at 06:17 am (Africa/Kampala GMT +3) Status Confirmed…
Nkoma Secondary School in Mbale city has refuted allegations that it banned the Scripture Union and issued warnings to Christian students to forcefully embrace Islam. Instead, the school clarified that it has only regulated prayer times. Speaking at the school, Mr. Osillo Jimmy, a teacher and member of the disciplinary committee, stated, “It’s not true, just propaganda. We didn’t ban them but only regulated the time for prayers during school days.” “The disciplinary committee decided that students could pray individually during lunchtime but not in congregation. This measure was introduced to control indiscipline, as some students were misusing prayer times…
State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals), Hon Phiona Nyamutoro has survived being shot at by Private Security Guards of National Cement Company, a subsidiary of Devki group. It is alleged that the company is carrying out illegal mining in Kisoro District. According to the minister, while at the scene flanked by police officers, looking visibly shaken,wonders why private security guards have the courage to shoot at her. “I think they called their boss who said that they should shoot whoever has come there. Private security to shoot at us? We need to see who their boss is to…
Tough time for the head of displinary committe for pressure group PLU as Police is searching the home of Igara East MP, Michael Mawanda Maranga who was arrested yesterday evening. The legislator is the director for Mobilization of Patriotic League Of Uganda(PLU) and is accused of mismanaging UGX 164 bn in cooperatives compensation funds. Hon Michael Mawanda (NRM, Igara East Constituency) was yesterday carried to Nateete Police Station, Kampala for questioning as police investigate the management of Shs164 billion for compensation of cooperative societies that lost funds and property in wars between 1979 and 2006. Police sources say he spent…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacugurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has revealed overwhelming concerns on the reluctance in handling of torture cases by Uganda Police Force that has created a favourable ground for perpetrators evade justice. Crispin Kaheru, the Commissioner at Uganda human Rights Commission cited that it has been evident that there is no specific torture-related data in police annual crime reports which translates to under prioritization of torture by the Force. “Torture is a criminal act that violates human rights and should not be treated lightly by law enforcement,” Kaheru affirmed Kaheru highlighted that there…
Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals), Hon Phiona Nyamutoro has survived being shot at by Private Security Guards of National Cement Company, a subsidiary of Devki group. It is alleged that the company is carrying out illegal mining in Kisoro District. According to the minister, while at the scene flanked by police officers, looking visibly shaken,wonders why private security guards have the courage to shoot at her. “I think they called their boss who said that they should shoot whoever has come there. Private security to shoot at us? We need to see who their boss is…