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Secrets revealed why DPP withdraws charges against Gen Muhoozi.

Secrets revealed why DPP withdraws charges against Gen Muhoozi.

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn charges of disobedience and common nuisance against Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The trial Chief Magistrate at Buganda Road Court, Mr Ronald Kayizzi withdrew the charges after prosecution presented a withdrawal form signed by the DPP, Justice Jane Frances Abodo. “I have perused through the withdraw form, the DPP has decided to withdraw the charges against Muhoozi Kainerugaba and I have also heard the reasons given by the state that a year now there is no credible evidence by the state rightly stated by the complainant, and under Article 23(d) of the Constitution, I accept the withdrawal and the charges against Muhoozi are hereby withdrawn,” Mr Kayizzi ruled. When the case came up for...
Uneb to hire 60,000 across the country to monitor PLE.

Uneb to hire 60,000 across the country to monitor PLE.

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The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) Executive Director, Mr Daniel Odongo, has announced plans to hire 60,000 individuals across the country to monitor the upcoming Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The announcement was made during a meeting with district, municipalities, and city school inspectors who are responsible for coordinating the administration of PLE. According to Mr Odongo, PLE is one of the most challenging exams conducted by the board due to the large number of candidates. “While PLE is conducted over two days, it feels like a month for us due to the vast number of participants.” Mr Odongo said. PLE is organised and coordinated by district inspectors of schools in collaboration with Uneb. More than 200 district inspectors attended the meeting at Uneb offices in Kyam...
MP Ssegirinya returns home after medical treatment.

MP Ssegirinya returns home after medical treatment.

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Kawempe North Member of Parliament (MP) Muhammad Ssegirinya has returned to Uganda after being discharged from Amsterdam Universitair Medische Centra Hospital, Netherlands, where he has been receiving treatment. The legislator has been hospitalized since August after his health worsened, months after being released from prison. His health challenges encompass a trio of ailments: skin cancer, lung infections, and liver swellings. Over the weekend, Ssegirinya was discharged from the hospital and he decided to travel back home. This afternoon, he arrived at Entebbe International Airport and was received by a group of his supporters who were waiting with an ambulance. Speaking to journalists at the airport, Ssegirinya, who looked weak, said he was feeling much better. “I’m feeling somehow okay...
Police dismisses two officers over attempted murder.

Police dismisses two officers over attempted murder.

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The police court has dismissed two police officers on separate incidents of attempted murder. Detective constable Moses Wabwire deployed at Kaliro police station has been dismissed from the force for nearly hacking to death his colleague; constable Tyson Kutosi after he denied him access to the station's only motorcycle. "Wabwire also picked up his gun and sporadically shot at everyone he saw at the station. Luckily, no police officer was injured by Wabwire's random bullets. It is clear that he was determined to kill," Kaliro detectives indicate in the statement used to dismiss the accused. Another police officer, constable Ambrose Katumwene from Kashozi police station in Sheema district fired three bullets inside the rented house of a barmaid identified as Caroline Nakyanzi. "This police ...
How woman drugged school director and killed him in Nansana.

How woman drugged school director and killed him in Nansana.

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Police have made a breakthrough in investigating the circumstances under which a school director was killed in a guesthouse in Nansana and his decomposing body was later discovered in a bush in Kakiri, 18 kilometres away. Godwin Kansiime, 47, the owner of Victoria Secondary School in Nansana was killed early this month and body dumped in a bush under mysterious circumstances. On September, 3, 2023, the defence secretary for Nansomba village, Masuulita subcounty in Wakiso district reported to Gobero police post a case of an unidentified body that was found dumped in a bush. The body was later taken to the city mortuary in Mulago as no one claimed it. Meanwhile, Kansime’s wife reported to Nansana police, a case of missing person prompting police to kick off investigations. Later it was disco...
Cindy reveals what she gained from music battle with Sheebah.

Cindy reveals what she gained from music battle with Sheebah.

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Singer Cindy Sanyu has expressed her satisfaction with the musical battle against Sheebah Karungi, claiming it greatly simplified her return to the entertainment scene. The electrifying showdown between Cindy and Sheebah at Kololo Independence Grounds on Friday drew thousands of enthusiastic fans and lived up to its high expectations. Many social media ‘judges’ tipped Cindy as the victor. In an interview this afternoon, Cindy said that the battle wasn’t about establishing superiority between herself and Sheebah. Instead, she saw it as an opportunity for a remarkable comeback in the industry. “I needed a big comeback. I needed to reassert myself as an artist,” Cindy stated. She explained that for some time, she had been primarily recognized as the President of the Uganda Musicians Associati...
Thank you: Fortebet to Hoima, Kiboga, Masindi punters.

Thank you: Fortebet to Hoima, Kiboga, Masindi punters.

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The key words were ‘Thank You’ as Fortebet showered Hoima, Kiboga, Rwamata, Kavango and Masindi with goodies. Fortebet team led by the brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi washed its clients at the branches with lots of the usual gifts that included phones, club jerseys and caps among many others. All the branches in the above-mentioned areas were reached and ‘made happy’. “There is no better way of saying thank you team for making Fortebet this big. These gifts are coming from the bottom of our hearts to you,” Muhangi said while talking to Hoima Centre gift winners.
32 children die in earthquake.

32 children die in earthquake.

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The thoughts of one Moroccan schoolteacher immediately turned to her pupils when she felt the 6.8-magnitude earthquake strike a week ago. Nesreen Abu ElFadel was in Marrakesh – but Adaseel, the mountain village that was home to her school and pupils, was closer to the epicentre. The Arabic- and French-language teacher returned to Adaseel where she went searching for the children. She discovered that all 32 – ranging from six to 12 years old – had died. “I went to the village and started asking about my kids: ‘Where is Somaya? Where is Youssef? Where is this girl? Where is that boy?’ The answer came hours later: ‘They are all dead.’ “I imagined holding my class’s attendance sheet and putting a line through one student’s name after another, until I had scratched off 32 names; they are all no...
Weekend Thrills in MTN Busoga Masaza Cup with Dramatic Wins,Teargas Chaos, and Historic Moments.

Weekend Thrills in MTN Busoga Masaza Cup with Dramatic Wins,Teargas Chaos, and Historic Moments.

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Kidera, Buyende District - The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup treated football enthusiasts to a weekend filled with exhilarating action, featuring dramatic wins, teargas chaos, and a historic victory for one team. From the lush green pitches to unexpected disruptions, the past weekend had it all. Saturday's Showdowns: Bulamogi 3-4 Bukono The Kaliro High School playground was the stage for an epic Saturday showdown between Bulamogi and Bukono saza in the preliminary rounds of the competition. The sunny conditions provided an ideal setting for the game, in stark contrast to the recent heavy rains that had disrupted matches. Bulamogi saza seemed destined for victory as they raced to a 2-0 lead within the first 10 minutes. Wilson Nfulanyi (3rd minute) and Abbey Tusubira (10th minute) struck early goals...
Singer and actress Evelyn Lagu dies after battling kidney complications.

Singer and actress Evelyn Lagu dies after battling kidney complications.

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Unfortunate news reaching our desk reveals singer and actress Evelyn Nakabira alias Evelyn Lagu a.k.a Evelyn Love has breathed her last after years of battling kidney and heart complications. The singer was pronounced dead early on the morning of Monday 18th September 2023 and the devastating news was confirmed by her son and via her social media accounts. Evelyne Love was in the past few years flown to Turkey to conduct a kidney transplant, however, medical experts stopped her from the procedure reasoning that her health status was not suitable for it. She was hence advised to continue taking dialysis as they reasoned that a transplant could lead to her earlier death than expected. The songstress has been doing dialysis ever since she returned from Turkey. Evelyne Love always had to go th...