A vehicle owned by Hassan Ayariga collided with a commercial bus near the Ashaiman Overhead on Friday afternoon after an ambulance with police escort tried to pass through traffic. The Toyota V8 carrying registration GN 76-16 hit the commercial vehicle marked GS 3642-12 before sliding into a drainage channel alongside the road.
Frank Amoah said he stopped his commercial bus to let the ambulance pass when the Toyota struck his vehicle from behind. His assistant suffered injuries and received hospital care after the crash.
The Toyota driver said a police motorcycle rider hit his vehicle while clearing traffic for the ambulance carrying a body. He swerved to avoid the motorcycle but struck the bus instead.
Ayariga said he learned about...
Martin Kpebu said committee members who prepared the Operation Recover All Loot program received no government money for their work. The lawyer told TV3 that the five-person team created by President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, gathered information without accepting state funds.
The group decided against payment at their first meeting and worked without compensation. Kpebu said members, including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Daniel Domelevo, Nathaniel Kofi Boakye, and Raymond Archer, agreed within one minute to volunteer their time.
The attorney rejected suggestions that the committee wasted public resources. He said the team bought its own water and took nothing from government accounts.
Kpebu appeared on the...
A University of Ghana professor claims the attorney general applies corruption laws unevenly through the Operation Recover All Loots program. Joshua Zaato said prosecutors dropped cases against former National Democratic Congress members while pursuing ex-officials from the New Patriotic Party.
The political science teacher told TV3 that government lawyers granted favorable treatment to opposition party figures whose cases ended without court rulings. He said politicians made these decisions instead of allowing judges to determine guilt or innocence.
Zaato said the state lost millions in potential recoveries after suspects kept property and investments bought with public funds. He argued this approach damages trust in legal...
Ghana's parliament plans to create legislation allowing officials to investigate people whose spending exceeds their known income sources. Kennedy Osei Nyarko, who represents Akim Swedru, said the proposed law would help reduce corruption and hold citizens accountable for suspicious wealth accumulation.
The country lacks statutes requiring lifestyle reviews of government workers or private individuals who display assets they cannot explain. Speaker Alban Bagbin told members the drafting process will begin soon while the Special Prosecutor's office continues related talks.
Osei Nyarko warned that prosecutors will struggle to convict defendants accused of holding unexplained riches until lawmakers approve the measure. He said courts...
The National Resistance Movement nominated Jane Frances to run for the Oyam District woman member of parliament position in the next election. The party wants to take back the seat from the Uganda People's Congress, which has controlled it for 15 years.
Frances thanked supporters after her nomination and promised to serve residents with dedication. She said her campaign focuses on the district's development rather than personal ambition. She wants to address education needs, youth opportunities, infrastructure gaps, and healthcare access.
Local leaders praised her selection and said her community work makes her a strong candidate. They noted her direct involvement in development projects shows her commitment to helping people.
Caritas Uganda needs 600 million shillings to help 380 poor children after international donations decreased. Bishop Serverus Jjumba of Masaka Diocese announced the target at the launch of a fundraising campaign ahead of a charity dinner scheduled for Friday, November 28, at Hotel Africana. The Catholic organization wants 10,000 Ugandans to give 60,000 shillings each to fund education and welfare programs for orphans and vulnerable children.
The group operates through 19 diocesan offices that provide emergency relief and support families regardless of religious background. Last year, donors helped Caritas assist 372 people affected by the Kiteezi landfill disaster and 895 flood victims in Kasese. The organization also delivered...
Glovo Uganda and Haba Na Haba food bank have provided more than 2.7 million meals to vulnerable families since March 2024 through a program that rescues surplus food from markets. The delivery company uses its courier network to deliver rescued food to households the same day, preventing waste and maintaining quality.
The partnership expanded from nine delivery routes to 27 active routes serving communities in Kampala and nearby areas. Ivy Maingi from Glovo Uganda said the technology company remains focused on helping communities through its platform. Jessica Bagenda from Haba Na Haba said volunteer support enabled the organization to triple its reach and keep edible food out of landfills.
Both groups said markets generate more...
Rebecca Kadaga called for action to prevent maternal deaths after singer Olivia Mildred Namubiru died in childbirth on Friday. The East African Community Affairs minister said the country must tackle the problem urgently and stop mothers from dying while giving birth. She wrote on social media that losing another young woman to childbirth causes pain.
Namubiru performed as Olisha M and recorded songs such as "Katambala" and "Super Love". Fans and industry members mourned her passing and described her as a talented artist whose career ended early. Social media users shared stories of relatives who died from pregnancy complications and criticized the health system.
Citizens blamed poor medical supplies, weak funding, and limited...
Canon Mathew Rukikaire will lead Kabale University as chancellor after President Yoweri Museveni approved his appointment for a four-year term. The former privatization minister becomes the second person to hold the post at the southwestern institution since it gained public university status. Museveni signed the appointment letter on Friday, October 17, following a recommendation from the university council.
Rukikaire replaces George Mondo Kagonyera, who finished his second term on Monday, April 28, after serving since 2016. Vice Chancellor Joy Constance Kwesiga said officials are organizing an installation ceremony at the Kikungiri Hill campus. Council Chairman Adison Kakuru praised the selection, calling Rukikaire an experienced...
