The Uganda Law Society has called upon the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) to rescind their purported ”directive” in which they directed radio and television stations to suspend staff for allegedly breaching minimum broadcasting standards. In a letter addressed to the UCC Executive director, Godfrey Mutabazi, the Uganda Law Society noted with concern that the disciplinary action against journalists is a mandate of the media council, whose functions are clearly articulated in section 10(1) of the Press and Journalist Act, Cap 105. ”The alleged ”directive”is illegal, null and void for violation of due process and fair hearing principles enshrined in articles…
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President Yoweri Museveni has asserted the country will go to polls in 2021 since ‘everything’ is already in place. Museveni made the assurance during a cordial interface with the European Union (EU) Envoys in Uganda at State House, Entebbe over the weekend. The EU delegation that was led by the European Union Envoy to Uganda, Ambassador Attilio Pacifici, included Heads of Mission of; Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, France, Italy, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden and the United Kingdom. According to handlers at State House, Museveni and his guests discussed a wide range of issues including; global, regional and national issues…
Nobody wants to be with a liar. Even if your partner doesn’t lie about big things, the smallest lies can still affect your relationship in a big way. Lying destroys trust. If your partner can’t be honest about a few key issues, experts say your relationship may have some difficulties. Their Interactions With Others Your partner may not be cheating. But minimizing the extent of their interactions with others, whether it be an ex or an attractive co-worker, indicates that they’re not doing something you’d really approve of. After all, if they’re not doing anything wrong, why would they need…
Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has been ranked by CNN as the world’s beautiful place. Located in south-western Uganda in the Kanungu District The forest is one of the last redoubts of the mountain gorilla. Its biodiversity extends far beyond its most famous inhabitants, however; 348 bird species and 220 butterfly species can be found within its 331-square-kilometer expanse. Over 400 call this UNESCO-protected national park home, with the chance for visitors to trek to and meet habituated groups. According to CNN, it would be impossible to get a unanimous decision on the most beautiful places around the world, but strongly…
Tanzanian Music sensation Diamond Platinumz has accused ex Ugandan lover Zari Hassan of cheating on him with Nigerian musician Peter formerly of the Psquare duo. He said that his baby mama had also had an affair with her Kenyan personal trainer while the two were in a relationship. He said that he forgave Zari for the affairs which he knew about, because he was also moving out in the relationship. The singer revealed that the cause of the rift between the two was majorly the distance that forced him to become unfaithful as he needed a companion and that video…
Security agencies have issued an alert to citizens over suspected terrorists operating in the region. In an alert issued by the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) three people suspected to be members of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant(ISIS) operating in the region could enter the country with an aim of carrying out attacks. “The under listed persons are suspected to be terrorists operating in the region and could enter Uganda to carry out attacks. Anyone with information about them should report to ISO, Police or any other security agency,” reads in part a warning by ISO released over the…
A suspect arrested in connection with the kidnap of Dr. Catherine Agaba, a medical doctor at International Hospital Kampala, has confessed to killing her. Dr Agaba disappeared on April 13, 2019 after taking her annual leave from her workstation and police in Kabalagala last week arrested two people including a Ugandan doctor based in the US over the crime. The Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango told the Nile Post that one of the suspects confessed to investigators that he had killed the doctor before dumping her body in a septic tank. “During interrogation, one of the suspects arrested from…
With just hours to Easter Sunday, where most families buy meat to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a man in Mbarara District, has been arrested for allegedly supplying dog meat. Sadru Mustafa was reportedly found slaughtering a dog by residents of Kisenyi cell, Kakoba Division, Mbarara Municipality. He has reportedly been working with a group of street childen to slaughter dogs and supply the meat to various eateries in Mbarara town. The suspect alleges that he was being paid Shs30, 000 by some butchers in the town to supply them with dog meat. Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson, Mr Samson…
Adele has separated from her husband Simon Konecki, a representative for the star has said. In a statement on Friday, Benny Tarantini and Carl Fysh said: “Adele and her partner have separated. “They are committed to raising their son together lovingly. As always they ask for privacy. There will be no further comment.” Adele gave birth to her son, Angelo, in 2012. The 30-year-old married Konecki, a charity entrepreneur, in 2016 after five years of dating. The couple married in secret and Adele first publicly addressed the wedding during an acceptance speech at the 2017 Grammys. Tottenham-born Adele released her…
The world’s biggest talent show, Got Talent is now in Uganda. The international franchise which is present in more than 58 countries across the globe has been launched in Uganda as “East Africa’s Got Talent”. This was during a ceremony held at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Wednesday. Organised by Clouds Media in partnership with Freemantle SYCO and Rapid Blue Productions from South Africa, the inaugural season of East Africa’s Got Talent TV show will be shot in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. “We are excited to bring this show to East Africa and give performers of any kind a…