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UPDF Captain Accused Of Murder Faces Possible Conviction

UPDF Captain Accused Of Murder Faces Possible Conviction

A UPDF captain who is facing accusations of killing an Eritrean businessman might be convicted after advice from two court assessors. The soldier kidnapped the businessman from Kololo in Kampala. They later his charred body at the Uganda-Kenya border of Busia.Many know the UPDF captain as Bumali Mangeni aka Akeem. They accuse him of killing Daniel Michael Weldu, an Eritrean ...

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Government Releases The Program for Museveni’s Swearing-In

Swearing-in, Government Releases The Program for Museveni's Swearing-In

The Government has released the program for Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony. The function will start at exactly 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. “The swearing-in procedure will see the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission invited by the director of ceremonies to proceed to the swearing-in podium and then invite the president-elect to proceed to the swearing-in podium where he will be presented ...

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Ugandan Embassy Responds To Allegations Made By Group Of Domestic Workers Currently Residing In Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Ugandan Embassy Responds To Allegations Made By Group Of Domestic Workers Currently Residing In Riyadh Saudi Arabia

RIYADH – Attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media purportedly dated 08 May 2021 of Ugandan domestic workers seeking assistance from the general public and making various allegations. Ministry of gender, Labor and social development via it’s Facebook page has shared an official statement from Ugandan embassy clarifying on the matter. Some of the allegations in ...

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Decline In Profits Recorded At UMEME

Decline In Profits Recorded At UMEME

Umeme earmarked a shs19.8 billion to pay dividends to its shareholders which is translated to shs 12.2 per share. This showed a decrease from last year’s payment. The electricity company said it experienced a tough 2020 during the annual meeting for shareholders and management. The year saw its profit dip to shs 1.6 trillion compared to shs 1.7 trillion registered ...

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New Laws Against Sexual Related Cases Invoke Mixed Feelings

The New Laws Against Sexual Related Cases Invoke Mixed Feelings

The parliament passed the bill against sexual cases. The law has invoked mixed feelings along so many Ugandans. There is a long list of sexual acts with punishments attached to it. Men especially found this really absurd to some extent. Some people are even suggesting that probably sex should just be illegal too. The sexual offences include; Rape and incest ...

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