Author: Andama Hamid

Dealing With Foreigners Without Cabinet Approval Set to Be Illegal

The newly proposed Sovereignty Bill that was tabled before Parliament on Wednesday, is set to make it criminal for any Ugandan to solicit or receive assistance from a foreigner, including a fellow Ugandan or relative abroad without cabinet approval to face a penalty of fine of UGX 2 Billion and a 20 years’ imprisonment term. […]

Gov’t Receives Additional Petrol Supplies to Curb Rising Pump Prices

The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) Chief Corporate Affairs Mr. Tony Otoa, has revealed that the country is set to receive an additional 119 million litres of petrol to ensure the country isn’t affected by the rising pump prices that have affected neighbouring countries and ensure petroleum products across the country remain stable and […]

Man Sentenced to 40 Years Over Murdering Lira’s Dr Olila

The High Court has sentenced Mugerwa Paul to a 40 years’ imprisonment term over the murder of Dr. Olila Wilfred, on Monday following his own guilty plea to the murder on Monday. The court presided over Hon. Lady Justice Sarah Birungi Kalibala, further sentenced Mugerwa to 20 years’ imprisonment on a second count of aggravated […]

Min Tumwebaze Dismisses Weight Loss is Due to Illness

The Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has dismissed ongoing wide debate about his new slim appearance, noting that the public concern about his new appearance is simply an outdated attitudes, noting that being lean should not be equated with poor health. In a statement shared on his X account from the ongoing NRM retreat at the […]

11 Arrested Over Robbery, Murder of Soroti Mobile Money Agent

The Police Spokesperson ACP Kituuma Rusoke, has revealed that the force in East Kyoga Region has so far arrested 11 suspects in the aggravated robbery and murder by shooting that claimed the life of Kokunda Patricia, a 36-year-old businesswoman and mobile money operator in Soroti City. Kituuma noted that Police’s swift response led to a […]

Nandutu Asks For Leniency During Sentencing in Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal

The former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu has sought for leniency during sentencing before the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court, over diverting 2,000 iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. During her sentencing on Friday, Nandutu while addressing court asked for pardon from the people of Karamoja, government and all Ugandans, […]

Kajjansi High Court Circuit To Hear 41 Cases

The Kajjansi High Court Criminal Circuit is set to hear 41 cases in the two month long session aimed at promoting access to justice for people in the area. The Presiding judge of the first High Court criminal session at Kajjanzi Magistrates Court, Justice Karoli Ssemogerere emphasised the need to ensure vulnerable communities access justice. […]