Author: Ketcho Julius

Kenyan Lawyer Martha karua Blocked From Entering Uganda to Defend Lukwago

The lead counsel for veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulega, Kenyan Senior Counsel, Martha Karua has been blocked from entering Uganda at Entebbe International Airport, to defend her fellow defence counsel Erias Lukwago, as he seeks bail today in his misprision of treason case. According to the Uganda […]

Deputy IGG Warns Ministers Against Interfering in Inspectorates Duties

The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, has warned cabinet ministers against interfering in the day-to-day operational processes of the inspectorate, while carrying out their oversight role in order to prevent conflicts of interest that could create opportunities for corruption. “The law assigns the responsibility of recruitment processes, procurement award decisions, and […]

Sad! BBS Journalist Joseph Sseruwooza Passes On

The Ugandan media fraternity is mourning the death of veteran BBS Television journalist Joseph Sseruwooza, who passed on at Mulago National Referral Hospital on Friday morning. The news of his passing was announced by the station through their X page. According to reports Sseruwooza succumbed to complications from a blood clot related to ulcers. Following […]

Three More Suspects Arrested Over Nsambya Traffic Lights Robbery

The Kampala Metropolitan Police has arrested three more suspects in connection with the violent robbery of UGX45,184,600, that occurred on May 6th at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Nsambya Traffic Lights along Ggaba Road in Kampala. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy PRO, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, police investigations have so far led to the arrest […]

Sad! Masaka Priest Fr. Kalyesubula Dies in Car Crash

The Masaka Catholic Diocese is in mourning after the loss a senior priest, Rev. Fr. Bony Kalyesubula who died in an accident few meters to his parish. Fr. Kalyesubula’s passing was announced by the Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Serverus Jjumba in an announcement dated January 18th. “Rt. Rev. Serverus Jjumba, Bishop of Masaka […]

NUP’s Ninye Tabz Abducted

The National Unity Platform (NUP) photographer Ninye Tabz real names Andrew Natumanya, has reportedly been abducted by security operatives in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb. According to the NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya, Tabz was whisked away by the infamous Toyota ‘Hiace’ drone vehicle. “We’ve just been informed of the abduction of @NinyeTabz from Kamwokya […]

Two Remanded Over Businesswoman Lydia Babirye’s Murder

The Wakiso Chief Magistrate’s Court has charged and remanded two suspects over the murder of businesswoman Lydia Babirye, earlier this month. The Chief Magistrate Naume Sikhoya charged Abubakar Ntenge and Shafic Kagga, with kidnap, aggravated robbery, and murder in connection with the killing of Babirye. According to prosecution, the accused allegedly committed the offenses between […]

Sad! JKL Dolphins Player Jonathan Oketch Passes On

The Uganda basketball community is mourning following the passing of JKL Dolphins player Jonathan Oketch, on Monday night after spending weeks battling severe injuries he sustained in a road accident on June 6th. Oketch’s passing was announced by the club in a post on their official X page on Tuesday. “With heavy hearts, we announce […]

ULS Issues 24hr Ultimatum For Erias Lukwago’s Unconditional Release

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the unconditional release of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), acting President Erias Lukwago, following his seizure from his home by Special Forces Command (SFC) operatives. Members of the law society, led by the acting council secretary Mr Babu Ssali while addressing journalists on […]