Christopher Semalemu

Lukwago: “Ham has no clearance from NEMA to build on Nakivubo Channel”

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has lashed out at businessman Hamis Kiggundu for allegedly barricading and developing the Nakivubo Channel without proper authorization. The channel, a critical drainage corridor in Kampala, has been at the center of a heated dispute following Kiggundu’s actions on the night of August 15, which Lukwago had previously warned against….

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Kabuleta: “NEED means Kabuleta and without me there is no NEED”

Joseph Kabuleta has said he is the alpha and omega of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) and without him, the party does not exist. Kabuleta’s condescending remarks follow a leadership dispute within the newly registered political party triggered by the expulsion of some members of the party’s executive committee. “NEED means Kabuleta without Kabuleta,…

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Witnesses deny involvement in alleged conspiracy case against Pastor Kayanja

Two witnesses, Aggrey Kinene and Jamil Mwanda, today denied their involvement in the alleged conspiracy to commit a felony and giving false information to the police in the Pastor Robert Kayanja sodomy case. Testifying at Mwanga II Magistrates’ Court, Kinene, a 54-year-old resident of Wamala village, Nabweru in Nansana, expressed shock at his inclusion in…

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KCCA halts illegal construction in Kisenyi

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has halted all construction work on the late Mohammed Katimbo’s building in Mbiro Zone, Kisenyi, following allegations that part of the structure was being built on a road reserve. This follows complaints from local leaders in Mbiro Zone, led by the chairperson Hilda Katabalwa, who wrote to KCCA expressing…

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Rubaga: Deputy RCC Kitambula warns money lenders against seizing national IDs

The Rubaga deputy RCC, Henry Kitambula, has cautioned moneylenders against illegally confiscating people’s national identity cards, warning that such actions could lead to severe consequences for those in need. Kitambula issued the warning during the launch of the renewal of national IDs at the sub-county level in Lubaga. The process of renewing or replacing national…

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Prof. Nawangwe calls for increased investment in research, innovation 

 The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has called on the government to prioritize investment in research and innovation as critical drivers of development in educational institutions. Nawangwe made these remarks during the 18th graduation ceremony of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), where over 500 students graduated with various qualifications. He emphasized that…

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Kayanja Case: Court issues arrest warrant against suspect over prolonged absence

The Mengo Chief Magistrates Court today issued an arrest warrant against Moses Tumwiine, one of the suspects in the Pastor Robert Kayanja case. Tumwiine and eight others are accused of trespassing on Kayanja’s property. The principal magistrate, Adams Byarugaba, said Tumwiine had absconded from court proceedings three times. He also summoned Tumwiine’s sureties for not…

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Gen Moses Ali mourns Pope Francis

Gen Moses Ali mourns Pope Francis The Second Deputy Prime Minister, Gen Moses Ali, has sent his condolences to the Catholic Church for the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after he had been ill for several weeks. Other notable le Ugandans who have condoled with the Vatican are: President Museveni,…

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UEDCL officially takes over power distribution from Umeme

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UEDCL) officially took over electricity distribution from Umeme, whose concession expired today. The journey started way back in 2005 when government of Uganda signed an agreement with Umeme to improve on the power services. Umeme Managing Director, Selestino Babungi, said it had been a long but fruitful journey for the company….

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Otafiire: “Security operatives who brutalized journalists in Kawempe are goons”

The minister for Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has described security operatives who beat up journalists during the Kawempe North by-elections as “goons.” Otafiire was appearing before the parliamentary committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to defend his ministry’s policy statement. Otafiire was pressured by the MPs, Ssemakula Luttamagizu (Nakaseke South) and James Kaberuka (Kinkizi…

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How United Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union is revolutionalizing the boda industry

Uganda’s public transport sector has long faced significant challenges, including disorganization, high operational costs, and a lack of streamlined leadership structures. While digital transport platforms have made their way into Kampala, their services remain largely inaccessible to many areas across the country. However, a ground-breaking solution has emerged: The United Boda-boda Riders Cooperative Union, a…

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