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A retired veterinary officer has been arrested in Rukungiri on allegations of brutally assaulting his lover, leading to her untimely death. George Tindiwengi Bitambeki, 65, was arrested by local law enforcement authorities following the shocking incident. This incident apparently happened on the evening of July 24th, 2023. The victim, identified as Olivia Tumusiime, aged 54, and the suspect are both ...

The troubles in one of Uganda’s biggest political parties, FDC, seem far from over. The party has been locked in disagreements marred with different damaging allegations. Apparently, there are two factions within the Najjanankumbi-based party. One of these is led by the party president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi and the secretary General, Nandala Mafabi. The other group has the likes of ...

In a significant development, the World Bank has decided to suspend any new financial assistance to Uganda in response to the country’s controversial anti-gay law. The decision comes as a result of concerns raised by various human rights organizations and activists regarding the legislation’s potential violation of basic human rights and its negative impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The World ...

In a significant development aimed at fostering national unity and addressing the concerns raised by citizens, Kenyan government and opposition have commenced a series of talks. The dialogue comes in the wake of widespread protests that have gripped the nation in recent weeks. The decision to engage in discussions reflects a crucial step towards political reconciliation and a concerted effort ...

The Court of Appeal has maintained a 50-year jail sentence it handed to a man found guilty of murdering his brother. Justice Rugadya Atwooki, on January 14, 2014 found Mr. Sperito Ssemaganda guilty of murdering his brother Lozio Kayizzi. This earned him a 50-year jail sentence. Mr. Ssemaganda did not take the verdict very well hence challenging the conviction and ...