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The son of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, Adam Ampa Besigye, has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, insisting that his father is innocent of the allegations facing him. In an emotional message, Adam said his family strongly believes that the accusations against his father are false and that Dr. Besigye has never intended to harm President Museveni or his family. “My family firmly believes he is innocent of the allegations against him and has never sought to harm you or your family,” Adam said. The appeal came after Dr. Besigye reportedly…
Media personality Faridah Nakazibwe has advised Cissy Nanyange not to be intimidated by a lawsuit filed by State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere following allegations over unpaid debts linked to coffee seedlings supplied to farmers. Nakazibwe said Nanyange should remain calm and allow the legal process to take its course, while referring to her own previous experience involving a defamation case filed against her by Nameere. The former NTV Uganda journalist made the remarks after Nanyange accused Nameere of failing to pay millions of shillings allegedly owed for coffee seedlings supplied for government-related activities. Nameere responded by taking legal…
A young Mukono businesswoman and socialite identified as Uwutonzi Riri, popularly known as Rita Bucho, has died in a tragic road accident along the Mukono-Bweyogerere Road. According to reports, Rita lost her life after the vehicle she was travelling in was involved in a crash with a trailer along the busy and narrow road, leaving friends, relatives and business associates devastated. The unfortunate incident happened as Rita was reportedly travelling towards Kampala City to purchase new stock for her boutique business operating under the name Kuchifits. Friends described her as a hardworking young woman who was passionate about her business…
The son of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye, Adam Ampa Besigye, has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to consider showing mercy and compassion after his father collapsed during court proceedings. In an emotional open letter, Adam said he was deeply hurt after watching his father collapse in court, describing the moment as one of the most painful experiences any child could go through. “Today, my heart broke as I watched my father Kizza Besigye collapse in court,” Adam wrote, saying that his appeal was coming from the heart of a son and…
Former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has resurfaced after more than two weeks of uncertainty over his whereabouts and has been taken before court again to face fresh charges. Kivumbi, a prominent figure in the National Unity Platform (NUP), was transferred to Butambala District where he is expected to appear before the Chief Magistrate’s Court as authorities begin a new legal process against him. His return to the public eye came after he was reportedly dropped at Nateete Police Station on Wednesday morning by unidentified security personnel after spending days away from his family, lawyers and political…
A defeated National Unity Platform (NUP) LC1 chairperson candidate has reportedly caused controversy after allegedly disconnecting electricity from several residents whose homes he had previously connected. According to reports, the candidate took the action shortly after losing the recently concluded LC1 elections, claiming that he had personally paid for the electricity connections benefiting the affected households. The move reportedly left several residents surprised and disappointed as they woke up to find that their electricity supply had been disconnected. Sources indicate that the candidate argued that since he had used his own resources to help connect the homes, he had the…
Drama unfolded during a high-level government meeting in Masaka City after Senior Minister for Local Government Hon. Balaam Barugahara publicly confronted State Minister for Local Government Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga over what appeared to be repeated interruptions during the proceedings. The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared on social media, showed Balaam becoming visibly frustrated as Nameere attempted to speak while he was addressing officials, local leaders and other stakeholders who had gathered for the meeting. In the video, Balaam is heard firmly asking his colleague to allow him to continue with his address, insisting that the…
Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG Uganda) has reportedly been cleared to resume operations after a shutdown that affected its media platforms following disagreements over some news reports that allegedly angered government officials. The development comes after a period of uncertainty for journalists, employees and audiences of NMG Uganda, which operates major media outlets including NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor. According to reports, the decision to allow the company to resume operations followed engagements involving senior government officials and representatives from the media organisation. The shutdown, which happened in June, was linked to reports published by the media house that authorities…
Odrek Rwabwogo, the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), has strongly responded to accusations made by Kasambya County MP Daudi Kabanda over allegations involving land ownership in Kiruhura District. Rwabwogo dismissed claims that he grabbed government land, saying the accusations were unfair, damaging and based on false information. He insisted that he has always respected the law and the property of others. Speaking in response to the allegations, Rwabwogo said he was deeply hurt because many people did not know his background and were quick to believe accusations made against him. “I was raised…
Celebrations reportedly erupted at Luzira Prison after former Kampala Lord Mayor and People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) president Erias Lukwago supported fellow inmates by providing a large television set and a water tank for the prison community. According to reports, Lukwago directed his wife, Nalongo Zawedde Lubwama, to deliver a 60-inch television set after noticing that the existing television in the ward where he stays with other inmates was too small for comfortable viewing. The television was delivered to Murchison Bay Prison, where prisoners’ leaders received it and helped install it on the wall of the prison hospital. As the…