Author: Umoja Editor

KAMPALA: The Uganda Police Force has obtained CCTV footage revealing the assassin responsible for shooting at Pastor Aloysius Bugingo’s vehicle on January 2 in Namungoona, a Kampala suburb, resulting in the tragic death of his bodyguard, Richard Muhumuza. As per the footage analysis, a figure clad in a black jacket and white shoes is seen shooting towards Pastor Bugingo’s vehicle. The assailant seemed to target the co-driver’s seat, possibly under the assumption that Bugingo, as the principal figure, occupied that position. “The CCTV footage captured the lone gunman in action,” said a security source who preferred anonymity to avoid jeopardising ongoing…

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Former Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) and Radio Uganda journalist, Alhaj Nsereko Abdul, has passed on. His death was confirmed by his son, Kampala central legislator Muhammad Nsereko. “Alhaji Abdul Nsereko, my lovely dad, has passed on. May Allah grant him Janat Firdaus. From Allah we came and unto Allah we shall all return,” he said. The former journalist with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation and a former radio host on Radio Uganda. The former director of political programmes at UBC died earlier in the morning. Credit: Eagle Eye.UBC

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PM Nabbanja is a powerful woman because she rises up from a tremendous adversity and still managed to stride on with courage burning intensely inside her. She’s powerful because she learnt from her past and still chose to relentlessly keep going forward even when her steps seemed lonely and heavy. She’s powerful because she is wise and she had learned to transform her pain and suffering into strength for triumph. She’s a powerful woman because she equipped herself with an intuition that guides her course like a compass as she strives in the long journey. She’s a powerful woman because…

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In a significant encounter, Keddi Steven expressed heartfelt appreciation to “Chief Muzukulu” Hajjat Hadijah Uzieye Namyalo’s remarkable contributions to supporting and empowering the citizens. “As Keddi Foundation, we express the desire to always support & work with people who voluntarily sacrifice the little for others earn a living”-Keddi Steven. He further acknowledged her tremendous efforts in humanitarian work.”ONC and Keddi Foundation share the same goals of serving humanity and aiding those in need, therefore we look forward to working together with them whenever they need us” – Keddi noted. While in a one-on-one with Mr. Keddi Steven, the ONC boss,…

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As we fight to end HIV/AIDS by 203o, Here is one of the reaseons as to why we may fail on common goal. 15. Burkina Faso Burkina Faso’s population is known for its high level of sexual activity, which, while having positive aspects, also comes with its drawbacks. The lack of sexual education and awareness contributes to a higher prevalence of HIV cases as more people remain uninformed. As of 2009, there has been a reported increase in the number of prostitutes in Burkina Faso, partly attributed to the country’s poverty. In 2015, the estimated number of individuals living with…

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News reaching our desk indicate that there’s an unusual atmosphere at The Parliament of Uganda after all staff who were working in the Leader of Opposition (LoP) office with Mpuuga were fired by the clerk to Parliament. According to letters sent to the different staff by the clerk of Parliament, the staff did have their contracts renewed after the expiry of Mpuuga’s 2.5 year teem as Leader of Opposition. Reports indicate that Parliament is implementing a decision by the leadership of the House where all staff contracts are to be eliminated and instead those those recommended for permanent staff will…

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Wednesday 10th will mark the end of era of Mr. Mathias Mpuuga as Leader of Opposition in Parliament. Mpuuga has served for mandated two and a half years term. The National Unity Platform appointed Nakawa West MP, Mr Joel Ssenyonyi to replace Mpuuga two weeks ago. “Briefing my brother Joel Ssenyonyi on the operations of LoP ahead of the official handover of the office tomorrow,” Mpuuga captioned a picture of him and Ssenyonyi on Tuesday. The changes could be effected during the Tuesday resumed sitting of Parliament from the festive season break. Ssenyonyi still serves as the chairperson of the…

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Basing on the video that is making rounds on Social Media, a lady called Moureen has been announced to have died a day after her wedding. According to a video posted by her makeup artist, @roramau, on TikTok, the bride, identified as Moureen, passed away just a day after her wedding. The bride is said to be from Busia district, and she had pregnancy complications and just passed on. Most of them alleged that she could have been bewitched by bad-hearted people from her area. The moment of happiness was turned into a mourning period as the family and friends…

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In the night of Tuesday last week, renown Pastor Aloysious Bug of House of Prayer Ministries International survived an assassination attempt. Unknown assailants in Namungoona opened fire on Bugingo’s car, resulting in the death of his bodyguard Richard Muhumuza. Simon Peter Kaswabuli, currently serving as Deputy RCC for Mbarara City, has been closely associated with Pastor Bugingo for the past 13 years. Kaswabuli, who used to be Bugingo’s friend back when Bugingo was a hawker in Kisenyi Kampala, has been responsible for security and event organizing tasks at Bugingo’s events, including large crusades conducted in various locations. Bugingo has relied…

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