Former Speakers of Parliament this morning are set to receive brand new vehicles from Parliament of Uganda as one of the move to recognize their immense contribution to Uganda’s August House and the country. Former Speakers, Al Haji Moses Kigongo, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Hon. Minister Rebecca Kadaga and Prof. Edward Rugumayo will be recepients. More to come…
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Uganda’s opposition lead by National Unity Platform has welcomed the sanctions recently imposed by the United States government on the Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija. Last week, Byabashaija was sanctioned by the US Department of Treasury over allegations of torture of prisoners. Addressing journalists on Monday, the Leader of Opposition in the Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga said such sanctions provide an opportunity to hold all people involved in human rights violations accountable, for the way they exercise authority while in positions of power. “The lesson we learn from the sanctioning of the Commissioner General of Prisons is exercise of…
Nairobi – Kenya Airways has stated that one of its flights was forced to return to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport hours after taking off. Kenya Airways said flight 478 was unable to land in Kigali due to poor visibility. Kenya Airways said flight KQ478 bound for Rwanda could not land at the Kigali International Airport due to bad weather. Kenya Airways apologises to passengers Kenya Airways said Rwanda’s capital was experiencing heavy fog, which made it difficult for the plane to land safely, despite two attempts by the crew. ” The flight Encountered low visibility and deteriorating weather on the…
A light aircraft carrying soldiers of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers has crashed in the Kiunga area of Lamu county. Two pilots, seven KDF officers, and one police officer were injured during the accident. A viral video shows the light aircraft engulfed in flames. Preliminary reports indicate that the plane was ascending from the Kiunga airstrip when it hit electricity poles and crashed, bursting into flames and burning beyond recognition. The aircraft, which landed on a thicket, had all its wreckage scattered all over the place as firefighters attempted to put out the fire. The injured were taken to a…
Ayisa as identified has narrated her experience with a married man who claimed to be single but married. She said, she has been talking to the man for a while and had no clue that he was already married to someone. On a fateful day, she saw a photo of him and his wife on Facebook. Out of surprise, she told him congratulations and he replied. However, she confronted him about the matter on WhatsApp and he denied getting married or sharing photos on Facebook. When probed further with glaring evidence, the young man claimed he needed to fake being…
On the 16th of December 2023, a significant law enforcement development unfolded in Mbale city, as eight individuals found themselves in custody, accused of orchestrating a cyber intrusion into the Parish Development Model (PDM) banking system. Among the arrested suspects were John Paulo Wazombe, Agrey Titus, Alfred Mwaka, Stephan Wanyakomu, Asuman Matanda, and Moses Mukhwana, all residents of Nauyo Ward in the Industrial City Division. This revelation came to light during a press conference held by Mr. John Rex Aachilla, the Mbale Resident City Commissioner. Aachilla explained that the arrests were the result of intelligence gathered, pointing towards these individuals…
“Ayesiga Steven, the dedicated security guard at Kigezi Health Centre III in Mirya Sub County, Masindi district, tragically lost his life due to poisoning following a distressing burglary while on duty,” reported ugreports.com. The 42-year-old resident of Bigando Cell, Masindi Municipality, was pronounced dead at Masindi General Hospital, leaving behind a grieving family. Ayesiga had cooperated with Masindi Central Police Station, providing a statement after the theft of 10 bales of mosquito nets on the night of December 8th. According to Mabyala Muhammad, the secretary of Kigezi Village, Ayesiga took drastic measures out of fear of police detention. “In the…
The 5th Division Court Martial has dismissed some of the soldiers who were seen in a viral video clip flogging a suspect accused of stealing a motorcycle. Corporal Richard Burton Odong Otto, the then Lagot Detach Commander, and Privates Sunday Mungu Acel, Dennis Ogwang, and Martin Henry Omara were charged with aggravated torture. Four of the accused pleaded guilty to the charge of aggravated torture, while Omara Morris pleaded not guilty. Those who pleaded guilty were sentenced to one year in jail and dismissed from the army. According to Col. Deo Akiiki, the deputy defense spokesperson, Col. Ismail Ssendagira, the…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Seasoned Journalists and Communication expert Joshua Kyalimpa, also communication officer at the Ministry of Gender has been awardedfor his outstanding works in the field of Communication for Development. The award was presented to Joshua Kyalimpa at a colourful ceremony attended by top media executives,journalists as well as representatives of civil society and Diplomatic Community. The event took place at Hotel Africana in Kampala. Sponsored by the Private sector foundation and Uganda Journalists Association with funding from the world bank under the GROW project the awarded were a climax of a media dialogue on…
She was charged with child neglect over the incident. The mother of a six-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia has been sentenced to two years in prison. Deja Taylor, 26, reached a plea deal with prosecutors to lessen the sentencing which could have been more than five years. She was charged with child neglect over the incident. In January, her son took a gun out of her purse and brought it to school where he shot his first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner. Ms Zwener survived the gunshot but was seriously injured. She spent nearly two weeks in the hospital,…