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By Our Writer The Future of 1,129 students of Kyambogo University hangs in balance, since the National Council for Higher education says they are being taught from illegal centres. The letter from National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) to Kyambogo notes that Kyambogo University has continued to operate two (2) illegal learning centres/campuses in Bushenyi and Soroti, contrary to our directive in a letter dated February 9, 2024 warning. In a July 2, 2024 letter seen by this publication show that the National Council for Higher Education told the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Elly Katunguka, “We have also established…

By Our Writer New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been found guilty on 16 counts tied to a scheme where he accepted bribes, including gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz, in exchange for helping foreign governments. Menendez has previously been providing funding to the NUP party and Bobi Wine, with the intention of helping Bobi Wine overthrow the government in Uganda. Menendez formerly the head of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee now faces the prospect of decades in prison and possible expulsion from the Democratic party. He had maintained he was not guilty throughout the eight-week trial, with his…

By Felix Oketcho Under the new theme “Transforming the Fan Experience” Vipers Football fans will celebrate Vipers Day which marks significant evolution from the club’s previous “Vipers Fans Day,” which has been celebrated for the past five years. Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa in a media interface emphasized that this new event aims to include all stakeholders “We are transforming from the Vipers Fans Day into a Vipers SC Day that will include all stakeholders and not just the fans. This inclusive approach underscores the club’s commitment to bringing together its diverse community, including partners, sponsors, bankers, and well-wishers, “he stated.…

By Our Writer Ministry of Finance has released a total of Shs5.899 trillion as government expenditure for the first quarter of the new financial year (2024/25). Ramathan Goobi Finance Permanent Secretary said the Shs5.899 trillion represents 21.3% of the discretionary budget and it comprises Shs1.990.28 trillion for wages, Shs3.371.91 trillion for non-wages, Shs337.53 billion for GoU Development, and Shs199.3b for arrears. Speaking at the media event Ggoobi said Shs 323.50 billion is for pension and gratuity, Shs 308.75 billion will go towards local governments,education capitation grants (Shs. 112.28 billion) Shs 95.26 billion to all Public Universities, Uganda Management Institute…

By Our Writer President Yoweri Museveni daughter Diana Museveni Kyaremera has been named as the new patron of Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, replacing her mother. First Lady Janet Museveni had been the patron of the sanctuary since its inception in 1999. Diana was unveiled as the new patron during the commemoration of World Chimpanzee Day at the sanctuary on Sunday. She expressed commitment to working with the leadership of Ngamba Island to conserve chimpanzees. Diana called for collective efforts among the public in conserving wildlife and ensuring that their habitats are protected from encroachers. “I am humbled to take…

By Our Writer Reigning Rwandan Politician Paul Kagame has won this years edition of Rwanda Presidential elections with 99.15 percent of the total vote tallied – according to the provisional results. This offers him straight fourth term in office in land slide victory. The RPF-Inkotanyi candidate Kagame secured 7,099,815 votes with Mr Habineza of the Democratic Green Party having just 38,301 votes for 0.53 percent. “We accept the results and congratulate the winner HE Paul Kagame,” Mr HHabineza, who voted from Kimironko II polling station and spoke of securing 55 percent of the vote just hours earlier, said. Independent…

By Our Writer The Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has guided that the process that was being undertaken for Prof. Eli Katunguka’s reappointment as Chairperson of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is, “Irregular, flawed, and illegal.” This pronouncement follows an investigation into the series of events and communications regarding the renewal of Prof. Katunguka’s term, which expired on March 21, 2024. In a comprehensive letter to the First Lady and Hon. Minister of Education and Sports, the Attorney General outlined several procedural missteps: The Attorney General says the procedure, which was being followed, is flawed and did not…

By Our Writer Police has announced plans to release all unclaimed motorcycles impounded in various operations across the country to the public,Traffic Police spokesperson, Michael Kananura has said. “We have a number of motorcycles parked at different police stations across the country, especially Kampala Metropolitan Area and have not been claimed for. We appeal to members of the public who have motorcycles parked at police stations to claim them. Come with documents pertaining the motorcycle so that you take it,” Kananura said. “Most of these motorcycles which are parked at our police stations don’t have any pending investigations or…

By Our Writer The planned march to parliament by anti -corruption crusaders is illegal,Police Spokesman has said. “We are informed of an ongoing mobilization calling for people to march to parliament but we want to warn organisers that given the lack of transparency and a potential of disorder, we are against this march,” police spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke said said. Organisers maintain they want to march to Parliament on July 23 in protest against fraudulent conduct by those in power keeps gaining traction, especially on social media. They also want to show dissatisfaction against Parliament swindling public funds . Addressing…

By Our Writer Former US President Donald Trump has survived an attempted assassination after gunshots erupted at a rally in Pennsylvania United States of America. His spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said that though Trump got injuries he has not lost his ears. “He is fine and receiving treatment at a local medical centre. US Secret Service agents are in charge if his security now,” In a post to his Truth Social network, Trump said a bullet pierced the “upper part” of his right ear. “I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and…