By Editorial, Veteran opposition politician, Dr. Warren Kiiza Besigye and his aide Obeid Lutale today refused to take plea after the High Court directed that plea-taking proceed immediately, a move their lawyers protested as an ambush and a violation of their right to a fair hearing. The directive was issued…
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By Kyamanduma Patrick, Mr. Lameki Bwambale, a suspected thief on Police’s wanted list has been arrested reportedly in a witch doctor’s shrine in Burama village in Mbunga subcounty in Kasese district, SP Nelson Tumushime, the Police spokesperson for Rwenzori East Region, has confirmed. SP Tumusiime said the arrest follows the…
By Francis Muhindo, Renovation works for a three class room block at Kasenyi primary school, Lake Katwe subcounty in Kasese district, has been commissioned with a call for joint efforts by the education stakeholders to use the structure to improve academics at the institution. At the commissioning function held at…
By Editorial, Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has raised concerns over the rising cost of living, chronic underfunding of the capital, and what he described as excessive and costly governance structures, warning that these challenges continue to hinder equitable development in Kampala and beyond. Speaking to the media in Kampala…
By Francis Muhindo, About two hundred local residents were screened of different diseases during a sports tournament in Nyakiyumbu subcounty organized by the Greater Ndongo Association in partnership with Ndongo Medicare and Health Services. According to Mr. Jackson Kule, the Director of Medicare and Health Services, the sports tournament was…
By Editorial, The man who disarmed one of the gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish event at Bondi Beach has revealed his thoughts in the moments before his heroic actions. In verified footage, Ahmed al Ahmed – a Sydney shop owner born and raised in Syria – tackled…
By Editorial, The local residents of Kitooro cell, Nyakasanga 11 Ward in Kasese Municipality have recalled their appeal to government for expedited plans for routine dredging of river Nyamwamba and deal with Kamulikwizi channel, as means to safeguard live and property. Among the concerned local residents, was Mr. Frank Lhuhalha…
By Joel Kaguta, Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, the NRM flag bearer for Bukonzo County West, has reiterated his call to the people of Kasese to embrace coffee growing, citing the availability of a global market aimed at improving livelihoods. He made the remarks in his Christmas message delivered at St. Philip’s…
By Enos Masereka, The Sub-county Council of Kitswamba in Kasese District has approved the utilization of trees from Kinyabwamba land for the construction of an administration block and the creation of Kinyabwamba–Kihyo Town Council in the next financial year. The motion was presented by Hon. Sharon Asiimwe last week during…
By Editorial, Police have denied claims that security officers shot at the vehicle of Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, in Amudat District yesterday evening. Mafabi had reported a case of attempted murder at Amudat Central Police Station following a fracas between his supporters and…