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ULS slams ‘two-tier justice system’ after Museveni says MPs in graft case were forgiven after repenting

ULS slams ‘two-tier justice system’ after Museveni says MPs in graft case were forgiven after repenting

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned what it describes as a “two-tier justice system,” following President Yoweri Museveni’s admission that Members of Parliament facing corruption charges were forgiven after “repenting.”In a sharply worded statemen

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Four suspects remanded in Wakiso for 170 million shilling land sale scam

Four suspects remanded in Wakiso for 170 million shilling land sale scam

WAKISO, Uganda — Four people were arraigned Wednesday at the Wakiso Chief Magistrates Court on charges of theft and conspiracy after allegedly conning an elderly man out of 170 million Ugandan shillings.The accused — Sendi Jamil, Juuku Anderson, Namuli Fatuma and Nalunjogi Jamilah —

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4 Kotido officials arrested for stealing UGX 1bn road funds

4 Kotido officials arrested for stealing UGX 1bn road funds

Four Kotido Municipal Council officials have been arrested over alleged misappropriation of UGX 1 billion meant for road rehabilitation, with investigators citing embezzlement, neglect of duty and missing construction materials.The Four Kotido Municipal Council officers arrested over alleg

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The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

The difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda

Supporters of Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye participate in the 'walk to work' campaign that protests higher food and fuel prices in Kalerwe suburb on Thursday, April 21, 2011 (Photo/Ronald Kabuubi/AP)By Oweyegha-AfunaduulaI do not usually argue with my children, whose age

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President Museveni and Bobi Wine Deliver Contrasting Christmas Messages Amid Election Season

President Museveni and Bobi Wine Deliver Contrasting Christmas Messages Amid Election Season

As Ugandans celebrated Christmas Day across the country, key political figures — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine — used the occasion to send distinct messages to citizens, reflecting their differing visions for th

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Luuka district engineers charged for stealing fuel worth Shs222m

Luuka district engineers charged for stealing fuel worth Shs222m

The accused Luuka District officials arrive at the Iganga Chief Magistrate’s Court to face charges related to fuel theft and selling of government jobs.Luuka, Uganda: Three officials from Luuka District Local Government have been charged before court on multiple counts including conspira

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HUAWEI HORROR! Migrant workers executing Ugandan projects decry harsh conditions…workers say Huawei seizes Passports, silences complaints

HUAWEI HORROR! Migrant workers executing Ugandan projects decry harsh conditions…workers say Huawei seizes Passports, silences complaints

Beneath the glossy billboards bragging about 5G speeds and “Digital Uganda Vision 2040,” a far darker story is unfolding in the dust and heat of Uganda’s network extension sites. While Huawei basks in praise for powering Uganda’s next-generation networks

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Journalist Kasumba Breaks Down Why Uganda Can’t Fund Mega Projects Politicians Pledge

Journalist Kasumba Breaks Down Why Uganda Can’t Fund Mega Projects Politicians Pledge

Veteran journalist Samson Kasumba has cast doubt on the ability of Uganda’s economy to fund the ambitious pledges often made by political leaders, especially in a country grappling with widespread corruption.In a post on X, Kasumba posed a series of poi

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Three in Four Ugandans Say Corruption is ‘Severe’

Three in Four Ugandans Say Corruption is ‘Severe’

A growing majority of Ugandans believe corruption has reached alarming levels, with 74% describing it as either “very severe” or “extremely severe,” according to a new factsheet by Twaweza based on its 2024 Sauti za Wananchi survey.Only 11% of respondents consider corruption “not

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Ugandan Businessman Arrested For Obtaining Over UGX 37 Million from US Citizen in Fake Gold Scam

Ugandan Businessman Arrested For Obtaining Over UGX 37 Million from US Citizen in Fake Gold Scam

Statehouse Anti-Corruption unit in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the director of Public prosecution arraigned Egesa Mackland, a businessman before the KCCA Grade 1 Magistrates' Court on charges of obtaining money by false pretens

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