A court in Oxford gave Uganda judge Lydia Mugambe a six-year jail term. She broke UK laws when she brought her maid to England through lies. The judge helped create fake job papers with a Ugandan diplomat named John Mugerwa.
Mugambe went to Oxford for school in 2021 and later wanted her maid to care for her three children. As a student, she had no right to bring workers. The diplomat made false papers saying the maid would work for him, but she really lived at Mugambe's house with no pay.
The court found Mugambe planned to trade favors with the diplomat. She promised to help him win a court case back home if he helped her maid enter Britain. Mugambe also tried to stop her maid from giving evidence against her. The judge, who worked on...
Forty-three people freed from ADF rebels finished rehab training Saturday at the Defense headquarters. The three-month program taught them job skills like fixing motorcycles, sewing clothes, and making furniture. Most came from Uganda, but some were from Congo and Tanzania. A woman even had twins during the program, adding two more to the original count.
The military works with the Amnesty Commission and the Bridgeway Foundation to help these former captives. They learn new skills and receive mental health care after escaping the terrorist group. Bridgeway drops leaflets and broadcasts messages urging rebels to leave ADF camps in Congo. Those who escape can join the rehab program at Al Shifa Center.
Each person got an amnesty card...
The Rotary Club of Masindi awarded Kinyara Sugar Ltd. for helping fund a water system at Masindi Hospital. Company staff picked up the award after a charity run through town this morning. The public relations officer said they feel happy about being recognized for their community support in health, education, and other areas.
Masindi Deputy RDC Sanon Dhaala started the run. Kinyara Sugar protects 2,000 hectares of forests and maintains 2,000 kilometers of local roads. It also runs a medical facility open to everyone and offers health outreach services to nearby areas.
The company provides education at several levels. Its training center offers technical diplomas certified by the UK. It operates a nursery and primary school on site and...
People blame poor road design for the death of businessman Rajiv Ruparelia. His sports car hit unmarked barriers at the Busabala Flyover, flipped over, and caught fire early Saturday morning. A witness said he almost crashed there himself because barriers appear at night with no warning signs.
China State Construction Engineering Corporation built this road as part of a Shs 258 billion project. The crash happened on their construction site where the Najjanankumbi-Busabala Road connects to major highways. Traffic police are checking if proper signs were missing from the roundabout area.
Rajiv drove a powerful Nissan GTR that can reach high speeds very quickly. Fire crews arrived after the car was already burning. Road deaths keep...
A sports car crashed at the Busabala Flyover early Saturday. Rajiv Ruparelia died when his Nissan GTR hit road barriers at a roundabout at about 1:54 AM. His car flipped over and caught fire right away. He had shared photos of his child on social media just hours before the crash.
The car was powerful, going from zero to 100 km/h in less than three seconds and reaching a top speed of 310 km/h. The area where he crashed had temporary barriers because of road work. Many drivers complained about poor signs and markings there. Rajiv ran the Ruparelia Group, which had businesses in real estate and education.
He loved racing and started his rally team to help the sport grow in Uganda. Born in 1990, he studied money management in London...
Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia died when his car crashed early Saturday at the Busabala flyover near Kampala. Police say his white Nissan GTR flipped and caught fire around 1:54 am. First reports show he lost control after hitting temporary road barriers at the roundabout. The 35-year-old had just returned from the UK and posted about his child on social media hours before the accident.
Road deaths keep rising in Uganda, with over 5,100 people killed last year - about 14 deaths each day. Rajiv was managing director of Ruparelia Group, one of Uganda's largest business groups with projects in real estate, schools, and hotels. Born in 1990, he studied in London before coming back to Uganda in 2014.
Rajiv loved motorsports and started his...
Hima Cement teamed up with Nnabagerekka Sylvia Nagginda Women's Fund to focus on mental health at this year's Queen's Ball. The event celebrated people who help fight mental health stigma across Uganda. Over 200 youth entered a writing contest about mental health, with five winners each getting 3 million shillings for school.
Queen Sylvia Nagginda asked families to help those facing mental health problems. She said doctors can treat these illnesses if people seek help. Hima Cement spokesperson Caroline Kezaabu said building strong communities starts with healing minds. About 35% of Ugandans have mental health issues, but the country has very few mental health workers.
Buganda Kingdom leader Charles Peter Mayiga talked about how money...
Kenya Public Service Commission warns people about fake job ads on WhatsApp. Scammers pretend to be PSC workers asking for money in exchange for jobs that do not exist. The Commission said all real jobs appear only on their website and official social media. Anyone who sees these scams should report them to [email protected] or police.
The PSC sent a similar warning in February about criminals who claim to work for the commission and take money from job seekers. They stressed that all PSC services are free, with no charges for job listings, promotions, or appeals. People can check if information is real by calling 020 486 5000 or emailing [email protected].
The Public Service Commission manages government...
Kenya Labor Minister Alfred Mutua says his job placement program gives hope to unemployed youth across the country.
He announced that about 1,000 job offers came from 3,000 candidates through agreements with foreign governments. More than 400 Kenyans have already left for overseas jobs, with others departing each week. Mutua calls this the first step toward changing lives for workers and their families.
Mutua explained why some applicants face delays. Visa processing takes six to eight months, depending on the destination country. Some employers must finish construction projects before hiring staff. Applicants can ask for refunds if they decide not to wait.
The minister has shut down dishonest recruitment agencies, though he wants...
