“There’s a lot of jealousy in football,” said Sheikh Issa, holding up a piece of bark and a bottle of a yellowish potion. Which is why many professional players beat a path to the African faith healer in the Paris suburbs looking for ways to ward off the “evil eye” and other afflictions. Since World […]
Read MorePolice at Katwe, Kampala are investigating a case of malicious damage against Uganda’s sensational musician Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin. A group of individuals allegedly led by Mr Mulwana on Tuesday reportedly attempted to assault events promoter Andrew Mukasa, commonly known as Bajjo at his (Bajjo’s) car washing facility in Kirudu zone, Luwafu […]
Read MoreThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has slapped new charges against an American couple accused of torturing a 10-year-old boy. The prosecution led by Ms Lillian Omara on Monday presented an amended charge sheet with two counts of Cruel, Inhumane and Degrading treatment before the International Crimes Division of the High Court. Ms Omara also handed […]
Read MoreAt least two children were killed and ten pupils injured after a 4am fire gutted a boys’ dormitory at Kasaana Junior School in Masaka City on Monday. Authorities identified the deceased as Aloysius Katende and Malik Katende. The affected dormitory accommodated about 15 children of Top and P1 class, according to authorities. “Based on our assessment, […]
Read MorePresident Museveni has thrown out a proposal to establish an Idi Amin Memorial Institute, labelling the former leader unfit for such a memorial establishment. A team of Ugandans, this publication has learnt, wrote to the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), seeking guidance on the licensing of the institute. “This is a wrong request and […]
Read MoreFrancis Ngannou almost completed a fairytale story in combat sports by doing what 29 men couldn’t – beating Tyson Fury. Despite scoring a knockdown, he lost a split decision to the heavyweight champion. The crossover contest from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was criticized by boxing fans when announced given that Fury was to step away from […]
Read MoreThe woes of 13- time Uganda Premier League champions, KCCA FC are far from over after parting ways with their Portuguese coach, Sergio Traguil. The coach has been in charge of the Kasasiro Boys for only four months. “KCCA FC and head coach Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil have today,Tuesday, October , 24 ,2023 mutually parted […]
Read MoreThe government plans to amend the laws to provide for the position of Assistant Deputy Speakers of Parliament, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao said yesterday. The revelation was in response to our inquiries about the possibility of the House failing to sit if Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa for whatever reason is unavailable during […]
Read MoreNorth Korea is closing its embassy in Uganda, officials said, ending a half-century diplomatic presence in one of its longest-standing African allies. The move was announced after a meeting Monday between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and North Korean Ambassador Jong Tong Hak. “Ambassador Jong informed the president that North Korea has taken a strategic measure […]
Read MoreThe Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, Anita Among has given birth to twins, her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa has revealed. In a tweet on Monday, Tayebwa congratulated her boss upon the successful delivery. “With great Joy, I congratulate my brother Moses Magogo and my sister,the Rt. Hon Speaker Anita Among upon the double bundle of joy. […]
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