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22 May 2024, 10:49 am
Molly Katanga, loses her second bid for bail
By Philip Onyango Molly Katanga, widow of businessman Henry Katanga, has lost her second bid for bail. The 55-year-old, suffering from severe medical conditions, remains in custody as she awaits trial for her husband’s murder. Henry Katanga was found dead…
7 May 2024, 8:09 am
Kagadi leadership calls for officials’ suspension over hiring of grader
By James Muhumuza Kagadi district officials have on several occasions been on spot for alleged misuse of public funds. Members of the roads committee, led by the Kagadi district Woman Member of Parliament Jennifer Kyomuhendo Mbabazi, have asked the Chief…
2 May 2024, 1:00 pm
Minister Fred Byamukama Exposes Corruption among Kagadi Technical Staff as Road…
By James Muhumuza The Ministry of Works and Transport has retrieved road equipment allocated to Kagadi district local government amidst allegations of misuse and corruption among technical staff. The equipment, including a motor grader, was withdrawn following the arrest of…
26 April 2024, 9:09 pm
NDA has arrested a health worker over smuggling ARVs
By Augustine Mumbere The National Drug Authority has arrested one Joackim Bwambale, a health worker attached to Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Kasese district, over allegations of smuggling antiretroviral drugs -ARVs allegedly supplied to Mr. Paul Bwambale Makanika, a pharmacist,…
25 April 2024, 5:00 pm
One arrested, two on run for stealing fuel meant for road rehabilitation
By Eman Yonah Oruk Law enforcement authorities have made significant ways to reduced level of crime. Police in Chawente outpost are holding one suspects on allegations of stealing fuel meant for rehabilitation of Aboko-Chawente road.The suspects have been identified only…
24 April 2024, 9:52 am
Kwoyelo denies all 78 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity
Emmy Daniel Ojara Gulu The former LRA fighter, Thomas Kwoyelo has denied all 78 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity levied against him by the government. The crimes that contravene the Geneva Convention and Penal Code Act were…
19 April 2024, 9:00 am
Kwoyelo’s trial adjourned over his sick health
Emmy Daniel Ojara Gulu The defense trial of former Lord`s Resistance Army (LRA) fighter, Thomas Kwoyelo has been adjourned due to his ill health. Kwoyelo`s lawyers told the court on Thursday that their client had complained of surging pressure and…
18 April 2024, 3:46 pm
Top LRA fighters are soldiers of former president Tito Okello -Kwoyelo
By Emmy Daniel Ojara Gulu Former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) fighter Thomas Kwoyelo has told the court that most top commanders of the rebel group are soldiers of former President Tito Okello whom President Yoweri Museveni ousted. Kwoyelo told the…
17 April 2024, 5:21 pm
Thomas Kwoyelo starts defending himself in court after 14 years
By Emmy Daniel Ojara Gulu City Former Lord`s Resistance Army (LRA) fighter Thomas Kwoyelo has started defending himself for charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in northern Uganda. Kwoyelo, 49, has been in detention since 2009 following…
4 April 2024, 12:44 pm
Kitgum DPC blames parents for urban criminal gangs
By Olweny Isaac Kitgum District Police Commander, ASP Peter Owesigye has cautioned parents for their negligence which has bred youth gangs locally known as ‘Aguu’, who are terrorizing locals in the streets and also engaged in house break-ins among other…