Six primary school teachers were last evening arraigned before court and sent to prison for allegedly being in possession of examination papers. The accused teachers, Ms Daniel Oleja, 23, Mr Micheal Ijalla, 25, Mr Tendo Lukyamuzi, 22, Mr Henry Mirembe, 31, Mr Nasser Sekandi, 31, and Mr Emmanuel Okechi, were accused of leaking examination papers […]
Read MoreA faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has said it is “not happy” with a High Court judge for failing to stop an October 6 National Delegates’ Conference convened by the party secretariat. Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ssemujju Nganda, who speaks for the splinter group, said it was “unfortunate” that Judge Musa […]
Read MoreIsrael massed tens of thousands of troops around the Gaza Strip on Monday, as gunfights raged between Hamas and Israeli forces, two days after the Islamist militants attacked Israel. Israel massed tens of thousands of troops around the Gaza Strip on Monday, as gunfights raged between Hamas and Israeli forces, two days after the Islamist […]
Read MoreTop leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and at least two clergymen were allegedly detained by police on Monday, following a crackdown in areas around the head offices of the opposition party in Kampala. Starting Monday, police and military officials seized NUP head offices in Kamwokya, a day after party leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi […]
Read MoreThe former Inspector General of Police, Gen (Rtd) Kale Kayihura, has said he will not join elective politics but rather will concentrate on farming after retiring from the army. Gen Kayihura made the remarks at his homecoming event organised at Saaza Grounds in Kisoro Municipality at the weekend to celebrate his retirement from the army. […]
Read MoreLady Cathy Ferguson, the wife of Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson, has died at the age of 84. The Ferguson family confirmed the news in a statement released to the PA news agency on Friday afternoon. “We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing yesterday of Lady Cathy Ferguson, survived by her husband, three sons, two sisters, […]
Read MoreSecurity on Thursday morning grabbed National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine shortly after landing at Entebbe International Airport. Early this week, NUP leaders asked the party supporters to throng Entebbe Airport in big numbers to welcome their leader who was returning from abroad In a procession dubbed the “one million […]
Read MorePresident Museveni has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to devise a new scheme for promoting classroom teachers across the country as a way of motivating them.The President said this will make the teaching profession more attractive.The directive was in response to concerns raised by the teachers, who castigated the government over failure to […]
Read MorePolice said Friday that they are holding Busiro South MP Charles Matovu on charges of inciting violence following his arrest on Thursday over a foiled procession to welcome National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine. “A total of 40 suspects, including Member of Parliament Hon. Matovu Charles (Busiro South), were apprehended for […]
Read MorePolice warned Wednesday that they will be heightened security deployment along Entebbe road and all other roads leading to the home of Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine in Magere, Wakiso District to block his planned welcome party which police have deemed illegal. Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Mr Patrick Onyango told journalists on Wednesday evening […]
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