Authorities have begun probing claims that security forces attacked retired police chief John Ndungutse at vote-counting facilities. The former Assistant Inspector General faced aggression from officers while attempting to enter the Kanungu district headquarters on July 18, 2025. Ndungutse had recently suffered defeat against incumbent James Kaberuka during National Resistance Movement primary elections for Kinkiizi West County representation. The confrontation occurred around 11:10 AM as electoral officials prepared to announce results. Witnesses report that Lieutenant Patrick Zirimo initiated physical contact after challenging the retired officer.
Multiple personnel reportedly joined the altercation after Ndungutse questioned their...
Fraud allegations against Christian Asiimwe have expanded dramatically as victim numbers reach 350 people. The suspect operated Skypins Tours and Travel from Ntinda while promising employment opportunities abroad. Authorities report total losses of 1.4 billion shillings compared to earlier estimates of 600 million shillings. Youth minister Balaam Barugahara initiated investigations after receiving multiple complaints from affected individuals. Simon Peter Mundeyi from Internal Affairs confirmed the scale of reported damages.
Skypins demonstrated some legitimate operations by successfully placing seven Ugandans in Netherlands positions. This partial success apparently encouraged additional victims to trust the company with their money...
President Museveni visited Kyambogo Complex Parish on Saturday to assess the Parish Development Model progress. Local authorities received orders to collect precise household data for better fund distribution. The current system allocates UGX 100 million annually per parish regardless of population density. Urban areas face overwhelming demand that exceeds available resources under this uniform approach. Kampala's five divisions must develop accurate population counts for equitable funding.
Ms. Mbabazi Lillian demonstrated remarkable success with her poultry venture during the presidential visit. She transformed UGX 1 million into a thriving business through strategic reinvestment cycles. Her operation generates six egg trays per day...
Namuwongo Blazers defeated defending champions City Oilers 83-74 at Lugogo Indoor Arena during Friday evening action. The victory marked their second triumph over the title holders this season and completed their regular season campaign with 19 wins from 22 contests. This performance guaranteed the Blazers' first place in league standings before playoff competition begins. Innocent Ochera helped establish an early advantage as his team built a 25-16 first-quarter lead. The hosts maintained their edge at halftime with a 47-42 scoreboard advantage.
City Oilers mounted a strong third-quarter comeback behind Fayed Bale's consecutive three-point shots that leveled the contest at 50 points each. Benjamin Kawumi responded with a jumper that...
The Cricket Cranes secured a decisive victory against Nigeria during Friday morning's Pearl of Africa T20 Series encounter at Lakeside Oval in Entebbe. Rain interference led to a Duckworth-Lewis calculation that confirmed Uganda's 77-run triumph. The hosts established a formidable total of 180 for four wickets across their full allocation of twenty overs. Robinson Obuya anchored the innings with an undefeated 58 from 39 deliveries. Raghav Dhawan and Shrideep Mangela each contributed 33 runs to strengthen Uganda's position.
Weather conditions forced officials to reduce Nigeria's chase to 163 runs from 18 overs. The visitors managed only 85 for five wickets before their innings concluded. Isaac Danladi led Nigeria's resistance with 26...
Quality Chemical Industries Limited reported record financial performance during its annual shareholders meeting. The pharmaceutical company achieved net profits of Shs 40.7 billion, representing a 22 percent jump from previous results. Revenue remained steady at Shs 267.1 billion while gross profits climbed 18 percent to reach Shs 108.5 billion. Shareholders approved dividend payments of Shs 13.5 per share, more than doubling the prior year distribution of Shs 5.7. Chief Executive Ajay Kumar Pal credited operational improvements and careful financial oversight for these achievements.
The Luzira facility produces 1.4 billion tablets each year, focusing on antiretroviral and antimalarial medications that meet World Health Organization...
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels reached a peace agreement in Doha through Qatari mediation. Rwanda witnessed the signing while the United States provided diplomatic support behind closed doors. Representatives Sumbu Sita Mambu and Ben Mbonimpa signed the declaration to end eastern Congo's violent conflict. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and adviser Massad Boulos helped broker the deal. President Trump praised the outcome as beneficial for Africa.
M23 forces had captured Goma and Bukavu before agreeing to withdraw from the occupied territories. The humanitarian crisis has displaced millions and killed thousands across North and South Kivu provinces. Both sides committed to stopping military operations and beginning...
State Minister David Bahati acknowledged defeat after losing the NRM primary election for Ndorwa County West on July 17th. Eliab Naturinda Mporera emerged victorious with 25,027 votes, representing 50.9 percent, while Bahati received 23,759 votes, at 48.3 percent. Mwesigwa Edward captured 416 votes for 0.8 percent according to Kabale District NRM Registrar Babra Ainebyona. Bahati described the electoral process as flawed and cited voter harassment along with intimidation during the exercise. The minister indicated he would review the entire process while consulting advisors about potential actions.
Bahati encouraged his supporters to maintain unity and patience as he considers his options. The politician emphasized service over...
Violence erupted Friday at Kanungu District headquarters when retired Assistant Inspector General John Ndungutse clashed with security personnel. Ndungutse attempted to force his way into the vote-counting center during NRM primary tallying for the Kinkiizi West parliamentary seat. Security officers blocked his entry, leading to a physical confrontation. He and fellow candidates accused officials of voter intimidation and bribery practices. Ndungutse plans to seek legal advice regarding potential challenges to the election outcome.
Electoral officer Alex Kamukama announced incumbent James Ruugi Kaberuka as the NRM winner with 20,046 votes, representing 38.04 percent. Safari Christopher Kamuhahanda placed second with 16,763 votes at...
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