Author: Andama Hamid

CAA Ordered to Pay Fired Whistleblower over Wrongful Termination

URN The industrial Division of the High Court has ordered the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to pay UGX 26 million to a former security assistant who was unfairly fired from his job after he reported smuggling 12 Rhino horns at Entebbe International Airport to his bosses. The court awarded general damages to Arnold Olweny […]

Bishop Jjumba Calls for the Release of Abducted Masaka Priest

The Bishop of Masaka Diocese Serverus Jjumba has called for the release of Bumanji Parish Curate, Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira who was recently kidnapped by armed men in a drone wearing Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) uniforms. In a letter dated 13th December addressed to faithful in the Diocese and all people of good will, […]

Masaka Priest Goes Missing from Parish for Weeks, Feared Abducted

Faithful in the Diocese of Masaka are living in fear after renowned Diocesan Youth Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira and also the assistant Bumangi Catholic Parish priest in Kalangala district going missing for two weeks without trace. According to a video circulating online by one of the yet to be identified faithful’s, Fr Ssekabira was […]

Senior Clinical Officer Arrested over Theft of Govt Drugs

The National Drug Authority (NDA) has arrested the Senior Clinical Officer at Nyamuyanja Health Center IV in Isingiro District, John Baptist Muzahura and a health information assistant over the theft of government drugs at the facility. According to the NDA spokesperson Abiaz Rwamwiri, Muzahura who has been on the run for days, was arrested following […]

Don’t Take Uganda’s Peace for Granted – Gen Rugumayo Warns

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence Brig Gen Rugumayo Abdul, has warned Ugandans not to take the country’s 40 years of uninterrupted peace for granted, saying carelessness could put national security and peace to an end. “As I relate to this year’s theme, “Protecting the Gains of the Revolution”, we […]

Restoration of Kasubi Tombs Complete – Premier Mayiga

The Buganda Kingdom Premier Charles Peter Mayiga, has revealed that the restoration of the Kasubi Tombs, the burial grounds for Buganda kingdom kings and other members of the royal family is complete. On Friday, Premier Mayiga toured the completed works escorted by Buganda Kingdom officials and ministers before addressing media on the developments. “The Tombs […]

Sad! Workers Union Boss, Abima Passes On

The workers fraternity across the country is in mourning after the death of Bro Stephen Abima, the General Secretary of Amalgamated Transport and General Workers Union (UNION) on Friday. According to reports, Abima, who was also a candidate for the Workers Member of Parliament seat, passed away at St Francis Hospital Nsambya on Friday morning. […]

Two Arrested as NEMA Halts Illegal Sand Dredging in Mpigi Wetland

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has halted illegal dredger fabrication and sand mining activities in Kawumba A Cell, Buwama Sub-county, Mpigi District. According to authorities, the operation carried out on Wednesday, led to the arrest of two suspects who were found at the site. The Spokesperson NEMA, Mr William Lubuulwa noted that the suspects […]

Two Arrested Over KIU Student’s Murder

The Bushenyi District Police has in custody two men suspected to be behind the murder of Linette Karunga, a 21 year old student at Kampala International University (KIU) Western Campus, who was found murdered in Nyakashebeya Village, Nyabubare Parish, Nyabubare Sub county on Monday night. According to the Greater Bushenyi Police spokesperson SP Apollo Tayebwa, […]

Traditional Healer Arrested Over Serial Child Sacrifice in Mpigi

The Mpigi District Police has in custody a 39 year old businessman and traditional healer identified as Ivan Muwanga, a resident of Lunyerere village over alleged multiple ritual killings in the area. Muwanga who also operates a liquor business in the area was arrested following a security raid on his home on Sunday that unearthed […]