Wakiso Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Justine Mbabazi, ordered the arrest of Robert Ssimbwa, Chairman of the Katabi-Kabaale Parish Development Model (PDM) Group. The RDC made the order during a “baraza” (public meeting) in Katabi over the weekend. The arrest followed allegations that Ssimbwa had extorted funds from the group members and misused PDM money meant for development. During the meeting, it was revealed that Ssimbwa had been taking Shs 500,000 from each of the one million shillings allocated to PDM beneficiaries. Ssimbwa reportedly used part of the embezzled funds to buy a taxi, registered under UAU 027J. Furthermore, residents alleged…
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In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba sparked outrage after he suggested that American rapper and business mogul P. Diddy could be “cured” of alleged sexual deviance through corporal punishment. “If P. Diddy is a sexual deviant, African methods of treating such problems are tried and tested. After 500 canes from our Prison warders he will be cured.” Muhoozi stated The message, which appears to reference unproven allegations against P. Diddy, has stirred controversy for promoting violence and oversimplifying serious legal matters. The post evokes historical and cultural methods of punishment from certain African contexts, implying…
Upon descent and as the aircraft taxied towards an exuberant display of water cannon salutes, a wave of elation filled the air. Cheers, jubilant dancing, and celebrations resonated through both Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Zambia and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Zimbabwe on September 24th, 2024. This momentous occasion was marked by flight UR 720, bound for Harare via Lusaka, signifying Uganda Airlines’ expansion to its 15th and 16th destinations in its five-year journey. At the helm of the Uganda delegation aboard this historic flight was the Honorable Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. The…
President Museveni has accused the opposition National Unity platform (NUP) of vote rigging in the 2021 general elections. “I have now got all the evidence that in the last election, NUP, cheated by 1 million votes,” said Museveni on Wednesday. “I have the facts,” he emphasised. “NUP can take me to court and say Museveni falsely accused them.” President Museveni made the remarks today during the memorial thanksgiving ceremony for the late Gen. Aronda, held at the Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo. Earlier on, the ceremony was preceded by a service officiated by All Saints Cathedral, Kampala, and led by Rt. Rev.…
The newly elected president for Entebbe Municipal Development Forum (MDF), Rev. Julius Matovu is being challenged by locals for dishing money to members of the forum to vote him. The Man of God garnered 15 votes defeating his rivals; Gracious Ahimbisibwe and Daniel Ssebuliba who garnered 3 votes each. The duo has since then refused to concede defeat saying the election was not free and fair since it was marred with voter bribery. Speaking to this reporter on September 8, 2024, Mr. Gracious Ahimbisibwe who is a male youth representative on the Municipal Development Forum but also participated in the…
The chancellor and secretary to the presidential awards committee Hajat Zaminah Malole has lectured leaders of Entebbe Municipality on who qualifies to get the presidential awards during national celebrations. She argues that because of some gaps that exist during the nomination of presidential awards her office deemed it necessary to traverse different parts of the country to sensitize and create awareness among the nominators on who deserves the national awards and honors. She made these comments at Entebbe Municipal council head offices while addressing Entebbe Municipality leaders including Resident district Commissioners, their deputies, LC3 Chairpersons, mayors and members of Entebbe…
City Socialite and Geosteady’s baby mama Prima Kardashi is speaking out about the difficulties women go through after childbirth. The timing? Just days after her ex-lover and baby daddy, singer Geosteady, posted a cryptic message, “Single Again. Allah knows better!” Geosteady’s post left many wondering, sparking speculations that he had broken up with his latest girlfriend, Hindu Kay, with whom he welcomed a child in July. In her video, Prima opened up about how having a baby can change everything, like revealing a man’s true character, issues, and even other relationships. Prima made one thing clear: she is not losing…
Ignitious Nyansiyo, a resident of Ngowa village, Katente Parish, Kiyun Sub-county in Mubende district, was allegedly killed by the woman’s husband, identified as Khalisiti Mutatina after being caught in the married woman’s bedroom. According to reports provided to Mubende Police, Mutatina had been working in Kagadi District, returning home to his wife either fortnightly or monthly. On the fateful Saturday, Mutatina returned home unexpectedly at around 9pm and was shocked to find his wife in their marital bedroom, engaging in an extramarital affair with another man. In a fit of rage, police say Mutatina grabbed a knife and repeatedly stabbed…
Uganda Airlines says it will start plying the Zimbabwe (Harare-Entebbe) route from the 25th of September following growth in air transport demand between the two countries. It is expected that frequent flights between the two destinations will stimulate bilateral trade. The route sees up to 9 000 passengers travel between the two destinations, with the volume expected to grow. Although Harare is the immediate target route, Uganda Airlines also intends to service the Entebbe-Lusaka-Bulawayo and Entebbe-Lusaka-Victoria Falls routes. According to Uganda Airlines the company will also tap into the heavy traffic between Zimbabwe and Zambia through flights. Harare Entebbe tickets…
The National Unity Platform (NUP), leaders in Entebbe have distanced themselves from the actions of their local Member of Parliament, Micheal Kakembo Mbwatekamwa. The fallout follows Kakembo’s support for a private member’s bill that proposes electing the Leader of Opposition, a motion that has ignited controversy among party members. The bill, introduced by Mityana South County MP Richard Lumu, received significant attention when Kakembo seconded it during a recent Gulu Parliament sitting. This support has since sparked a wave of criticism from NUP supporters nationwide, particularly in Entebbe. On Friday, NUP leaders in Entebbe, including Deputy Mayor Kabwama Charles and…