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Day: February 24, 2023

Indian investor accused of raping a female job seeker.

Indian investor accused of raping a female job seeker.

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The Mukono Chief magistrates court has charged Indian investor Singh Sher Shekhawat with forcing a female friend to apply for a job. Singh Sher Shekhawat was charged before Judge Mukoye Maureen of the Mukono grade one, with one count of sexually forcing a woman without her consent, contrary to the Ugandan constitution section 123 and 124. According to the prosecution, Singh Sher Shekhawat a Salesman at Steema Industries allegedly committed the act on 13th march 2023 at his apartment which is next to Steema Industries factory in Namanve, Mukono district. However, Judge Mukoye adjourned the case till March 16, 2023, as there is still evidence to be gathered and the investor was remanded in custody at Kawuga government prison. The 28 year old woman who preferred anonymity, told us that she w...
Fortebet thrills Mayuge, Malaba, Busia, Namayingo, Tororo with priceless goodies.

Fortebet thrills Mayuge, Malaba, Busia, Namayingo, Tororo with priceless goodies.

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It was thunderous as Fortebet summed up last week with its dear customers in Busia, Malaba, Mayuge and Namayingo. Most amazingly, it was not just Fortebet spending time with its customers but too appreciating them for making it the number one betting company in Uganda. Consequently, over 1,000 people won themselves a range of Fortebet gifts that included; wristbands, caps, T-shirts and favourite European teams’ jerseys in addition to brand new phones. Fortebet also dressed up bodaboda cyclists with reflector jackets and life (water) jackets in Mayuge. All the above gifts were delivered by Fortebet brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi. Below is the pictorial;
Police suggests banning boda bodas from using northern bypass.

Police suggests banning boda bodas from using northern bypass.

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The Police Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has proposed banning boda bodas from using the northern bypass to reduce the increasing carnage on the road. “Traffic has done enough research and this research is on the two-wheelers, we can mention one of the high-risk corridors to be the northern bypass. If we removed the two-wheelers from this road we would register less fatalities of these motorcycles and passengers on them,”, the Acting traffic commander Lawrence Niwabiine revealed during the release of the annual traffic report in Kampala. According to the report, police are now aware of all high-risk and major crash locations that have been identified, including places where pedestrians are killed and injured the most. The report further added that boda boda riders have infiltrated ...
Kenzo just sings to make money but Lutaaya aspired to perfection- Alex Mukulu.

Kenzo just sings to make money but Lutaaya aspired to perfection- Alex Mukulu.

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Music analyst and playwright, Alex Mukulu has taken offence to the ongoing comparison between musicians Edirisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo and the late Philly Bongole Lutaaya. Recently, while commenting on re-doing Lutaaya’s ‘Born In Africa’ song, Kenzo boldly claimed he was more popular and successful than Lutaaya. “All I can say about that song is one thing, I redid that song not because I wanted to be bigger out there. I am already big. I have songs that have millions of views and that song of the late has had about one million views for the past couple of years. It means, Philly doesn’t have a song that is bigger than mine. Numbers do not lie!” Kenzo recently claimed. However, according to Mukulu, it was wrong for Kenzo to compare himself to Lutaaya, who according to the analyst, never c...
Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries.

Netflix cuts prices for subscribers in more than 30 countries.

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Streaming giant Netflix has cut prices in more than 30 countries as it attempts to attract more subscribers. Prices have been cut in parts of Asia, Europe, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. It comes as the rising cost of living sees households tightening their belts and Netflix faces increased competition from rival services. Countries in which subscription charges have been lowered include Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Croatia, Venezuela, Kenya and Iran. The cuts apply to certain price plans, with subscription charges falling by half in some cases. The company did not name the UK or the US as countries where it had cut its prices. “We’re always exploring ways to improve our members’ experience. We can confirm that we are updating the pricing of our p...
Nagirinya’s body was dumped in a valley with teeth missing.

Nagirinya’s body was dumped in a valley with teeth missing.

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Three police detectives have pinned six people over the murder of Maria Nagirinya and her driver Ronald Kitayimbwa who were kidnapped from her home in Lungujja and later bodies dumped in Mukono. Detective Constable Katanengo Sabasi, 34 who was then attached to Mukono Police station as the division scenes of crime officer told court on Thursday that on September, 30, 2019, he was asked division CID officer to go with him to a scene where two dead bodies had been recovered at Nakitutuli valley along the Mukono-Kayunga road. He told court that on reaching the scene, he first checked the two bodies for their identification documents but none had. “I started with the body of the female(Nagirinya) and I noticed that it had a deep cut on the head and on the left eye. Two teeth were missing from h...
UPDF participates in US’ largest military force.

UPDF participates in US’ largest military force.

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The Ugandan army, the UPDF was among the participants in the just concluded largest military exercise in East Africa by the United States, African partner nations and multinational forces. The U.S. Africa Command’s largest East Africa military training exercise code named Justified Accord 23″ (JA23) that commenced in mid-February was closed on Thursday in Isiolo, Kenya where the UPDF was praised for its professionalism. “The professionalism and constant enthusiasm was worth it and made the exercise a success,” said the commanding General SETAF – AF Maj Gen Todd R Wasmund, during the closure of the 10- day exercise. The exercise designed to build readiness for the U.S. joint force, increase multinational interoperability in crisis response and counterterrorism operations, and prepare reg...
Nigerian senate candidate shot dead ahead of saturday’s elections.

Nigerian senate candidate shot dead ahead of saturday’s elections.

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A Nigerian senatorial candidate was on Wednesday shot dead and his body was burnt by attackers while on his way from a campaign rally in the southern state of Enugu. The death of Oyibo Chukwu of the Labour Party happened three days before Saturday’s general elections – which are being described as the country’s most competitive polls in 24 years. His aides who were with him were also shot dead before their car was set ablaze with the bodies inside, local outlets report. “Our party members are being targeted for assassination by political parties that felt threatened by the rise of the Labour Party in the state and are afraid they may lose Saturday’s election,” said Chijioke Edeoga, a candidate for the governor’s seat in the state. The Labour Party has not commented on the attack, but its p...
Kabira country club announces international women’s day packages to celebrate women.

Kabira country club announces international women’s day packages to celebrate women.

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Women’s day is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and Kabira Country Club understands that on such a day every woman deserves to be celebrated and pampered. In a bid to give women special offers, Kabira Country club has announced the International Women’s Day Package that will see women enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly, and Juice as welcome drinks for women happening on 8th March 2023. The package will also include a cake-cutting ceremony for all in-house women. Ladies, it’s time to treat yourselves! Join us at Kabira Country Club on the 8th for a women’s day treat and celebration. Kabira Country Club not only offer delicious meals, buffets, and dishes but also offers a relaxing and comfortable stay to its clients in its newly...
President  M7i appoints former PM Rugunda as new Gulu University Chancellor.

President  M7i appoints former PM Rugunda as new Gulu University Chancellor.

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President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda as the new Gulu University Chancellor. Rugunda, who is a Special Envoy for Special Duties in the office of the President, now replaces Prof. Frederick Kayanja. The 75-year-old will be installed this Friday as the third Chancellor at the 18th Graduation Ceremony at Gulu University Sports Ground. Rugunda served as Uganda’s Prime Minister for seven years (2014–2021) after replacing Amama Mbabazi, who was then dropped in a 2014 cabinet reshuffle. The veteran politician has held a long series of cabinet posts under Museveni’s government. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1994 to 1996, and Minister of Internal Affairs from 2003 to 2009. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was appointed as Minis...