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Chief Magistrate declines to deliver decision in open court

Chief Magistrate declines to deliver decision in open court

The much-anticipated ruling on the bail application of senior lawyer and former Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, failed to materialise today after trial Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera Anne declined to deliver the decision in open court. Instead, she convened a closed-door meeting with Lukwago,

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Steven Gerrard warned he could be fired soon after taking Premier League job

Steven Gerrard warned he could be fired soon after taking Premier League job

Steven Gerrard is keen to return to management and has been linked with the vacant Ipswich Town job, but former England team-mate Teddy Sheringham has warned it could be a risky move for the Liverpool legendSteven Gerrard has been linked with a number of jobsSteven Gerrard has been

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Karamojong Angry Over Cement Advert That Puts Man in Women’s Cultural Attire

Karamojong Angry Over Cement Advert That Puts Man in Women’s Cultural Attire

cement company that arrived in Karamoja with the blessing of the President is now facing a very different reception from the region’s people — not over its factory, but over an advert.Yaobai International, the holding company behind the Yaobai Cement plant in Nadunget Sub-County, Morot

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Be Careful With What You Promise Us Because We're Going To Hold You Accountable, Ssenyonyi Tells Museveni a Day After Muhoozi Arrest Threats, Sends Warns

Be Careful With What You Promise Us Because We're Going To Hold You Accountable, Ssenyonyi Tells Museveni a Day After Muhoozi Arrest Threats, Sends Warns

Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, a prominent member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), recently made a strong statement addressing political leaders about accountability.Speaking to a crowd, Ssenyonyi emphasized the importance of fulfilling promises made to the public, warning leaders against takin

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Stanbic Bank ordered to compensate worker it dismissed after suspicious cash withdrawal

Stanbic Bank ordered to compensate worker it dismissed after suspicious cash withdrawal

Elizabeth Nyasuna, who worked as Team Leader at Stanbic Bank’s Entebbe branch, has been awarded Shs 40 million by the court after the bank unlawfully dismissed her over a suspicious Shs 75 million cash withdrawal in 2012.Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana of the Industrial Court said Stanbic

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Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Ugandan general (the president's son) says $3.1bn railway project with Turkish contractor "cancelled"

Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the

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Namutebi sent her sister Shs 400m to construct for her rentals in Busega. The sister ‘ate’ the money and defeated her in court

Namutebi sent her sister Shs 400m to construct for her rentals in Busega. The sister ‘ate’ the money and defeated her in court

In 2006, Mariam Namutebi, who was living and working in Switzerland, wanted to construct a three-storeyed rental house on her land at Busega, Kampala.She started sending her sister Hadijja Nassuna money to oversee the project.Namutebi says she entered a verbal agreement with Nassuna

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Why Gen Otafiire has lit up fire at police as he signs out

Why Gen Otafiire has lit up fire at police as he signs out

Maj Gen (rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, the former minister of Internal Affairs, didn’t mince his words about the leadership of the Uganda Police Force as he handed over office to the new minister last week.As Prof Ephraim Kamuntu officially took the reins from Gen Otafiire as minister of Intern

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New mobile money scam you need to know before your next cash withdrawal

New mobile money scam you need to know before your next cash withdrawal

new mobile money scam is targeting cash withdrawal customers by exploiting phone numbers and transaction prompts. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself.Fraudsters are using a new two-person trick to steal mobile money during withdrawals.Victims unknowingly approve tr

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Angry Kieran Trippier may QUIT Wolves over Rob Edwards sacking - just days after signing

Angry Kieran Trippier may QUIT Wolves over Rob Edwards sacking - just days after signing

Kieran Trippier could rip up his contract with Wolves just days after signing for the club following the bizarre decision to sack Rob Edwards, it has been claimed.Wolves, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, confirmed that Edwards would be leaving the club on Thursday. T

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