Jacobs Seaman Odongo

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Ssemakadde Featured image for Gen Muhoozi's X Account 'Missing in Action'
Fri 17 Jan, 2025 22:28
Gen Muhoozi's X Account 'Missing in Action'
Featured image for Gen Muhoozi's X Account 'Missing in Action'

A rollercoaster day in which General Muhoozi Kainerugaba called MPs 'clowns' and 'fools', condemned Dr Kizza Besigye to die on Heroes Day, and Bobi Wine to be beheaded ends with the CDF's account on X...


Uncategorized Featured image for Uganda, Pakistan Hold Inaugural Political Consultations in Kampala
Fri 17 Jan, 2025 19:36
Uganda, Pakistan Hold Inaugural Political Consultations in Kampala
Featured image for Uganda, Pakistan Hold Inaugural Political Consultations in Kampala

This agreement underscores a mutual commitment to strengthening ties across political, economic, scientific, technical, and cultural spheres at both bilateral and international levels.


President Museveni Featured image for Museveni Invites Investors to 'Come Benefit from Transforming Uganda'
Wed 15 Jan, 2025 23:23
Museveni Invites Investors to 'Come Benefit from Transforming Uganda'
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The Head of State was speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 where he described Uganda as a gateway to the East African and African markets, calling for collaboration that would benefit bo...


Sugar Amendment Bill Featured image for Bobi Wine Does Not Hold Back in Scathing Rebuttal to CJ Alfonse Owiny-Dollo
Wed 15 Jan, 2025 22:32
Bobi Wine Does Not Hold Back in Scathing Rebuttal to CJ Alfonse Owiny-Dollo
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The rebuttal, published on his official social media accounts, addresses the judicial system’s alleged role in political persecution.


News Featured image for Sebutinde Set to Assume ICJ Presidency
Wed 15 Jan, 2025 15:15
Sebutinde Set to Assume ICJ Presidency
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Last February, Judge Julia Sebutinde riled the international community when she alone of 17 judges ruled against all appeals by South Africa that had accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and...


Otafiire Featured image for Justice Delayed, Health Denied: Molly Katanga's Plight Mirrors Ssegirinya's Tragedy
Mon 13 Jan, 2025 09:40
Justice Delayed, Health Denied: Molly Katanga's Plight Mirrors Ssegirinya's Tragedy
Featured image for Justice Delayed, Health Denied: Molly Katanga's Plight Mirrors Ssegirinya's Tragedy

While the state has a duty to ensure justice and public safety, it must also uphold the constitutional rights of individuals, including the right to bail and access to adequate medical care.


UPDF Featured image for UPDF Pays Tribute to Fallen Journalist Kasasira
Mon 06 Jan, 2025 06:40
UPDF Pays Tribute to Fallen Journalist Kasasira
Featured image for UPDF Pays Tribute to Fallen Journalist Kasasira

Risdel Kasasira was laid to rest on Sunday.


Risdel Kasasira Featured image for Risdel Kasasira: The Gentle Giant who Defined Responsible Journalism
Sat 04 Jan, 2025 13:53
Risdel Kasasira: The Gentle Giant who Defined Responsible Journalism
Featured image for Risdel Kasasira: The Gentle Giant who Defined Responsible Journalism

Risdel Kasasira, who died on Friday in a road crash, leaves behind a legacy of a gentle giant who laughed his way through the toughest assignments on security and war beat


News Featured image for Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
Wed 01 Jan, 2025 01:12
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
Featured image for Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to "earn additional billions on our blood" and had given the EU a year to prepare.


News Featured image for Museveni Pays Tribute to Hajjat Nabukalu
Tue 31 Dec, 2024 03:16
Museveni Pays Tribute to Hajjat Nabukalu
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The sudden death of Hajjat Nabukalu has robbed the country of a dedicated servant, who followed the NRM’s correct ideology of championing the people’s legitimate interests - President Museveni


News Featured image for Chinese teen sentenced to life in prison for classmate's death
Mon 30 Dec, 2024 12:57
Chinese teen sentenced to life in prison for classmate's death
Featured image for Chinese teen sentenced to life in prison for classmate's death

The teens in Hebei province, identified only by their surnames Zhang and Li, were 13 years old when they conspired to kill their classmate Wang and split his money between them.


Features Featured image for 2024: A Surreal and Farcical Year for Judiciary, Law Fraternity
Sat 28 Dec, 2024 16:37
2024: A Surreal and Farcical Year for Judiciary, Law Fraternity
Featured image for 2024: A Surreal and Farcical Year for Judiciary, Law Fraternity

There were way too many frowns than flowers for the Judiciary in 2024 that even Ssemakadde's brave emergence is overshadowed by the lows that Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has run the rule of law...


News Featured image for Bishop Zziwa Decries Breakdown of Family Dignity in Christmas Message

Health Featured image for Dr Aceng named African Public Health Champion of the Year

OneMTN Foundation Featured image for Anete Garoza: The Pineapple-Loving Climate Lawyer Eyeing Bamboo for Aviation Fuel
Thu 19 Dec, 2024 22:50
Anete Garoza: The Pineapple-Loving Climate Lawyer Eyeing Bamboo for Aviation Fuel
Featured image for Anete Garoza: The Pineapple-Loving Climate Lawyer Eyeing Bamboo for Aviation Fuel

Pineapple-loving Latvian Anete Garoza is a climate lawyer who is mad about bamboos and she wants to plant so much of the evergreen perennial plants to make sustainable aviation fuel with it.


Dr.Johnson Byabashaija Featured image for Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best, Garnacho Beats Kitara's Omedi
Tue 17 Dec, 2024 21:42
Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best, Garnacho Beats Kitara's Omedi
Featured image for Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best, Garnacho Beats Kitara's Omedi

Omedi garnered international attention following his nomination for the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award 2024 for an outrageous rabona goal against KCCA in the Fufa Super Eight tournament before the star...


News Featured image for Speaker Among Pledges Support for Needy Students in Sebei
Tue 17 Dec, 2024 18:12
Speaker Among Pledges Support for Needy Students in Sebei
Featured image for Speaker Among Pledges Support for Needy Students in Sebei

During a meeting with religious leaders from the region, Among was urged to address the critical need for educational support.


South Sudan Featured image for Reinstated South Sudan Central Bank Governor Moves to Shake Up Fiscal Policy
Fri 13 Dec, 2024 18:41
Reinstated South Sudan Central Bank Governor Moves to Shake Up Fiscal Policy
Featured image for Reinstated South Sudan Central Bank Governor Moves to Shake Up Fiscal Policy

Johnny Ohisa Damian was on Monday reinstated to the position after President Kiir lost faith in Dr James Alic Garang's stewardship of South Sudan's ravaged economy


News Featured image for South Korea police raid presidential office over martial law attempt
Tue 10 Dec, 2024 23:34
South Korea police raid presidential office over martial law attempt
Featured image for South Korea police raid presidential office over martial law attempt

The president and his allies are currently facing insurrection charges, and a travel ban has been slapped on several of them.


International Education Day Featured image for UNATU Annual Conference Opens in Kabale, Tackles Teachers’ Welfare
Tue 10 Dec, 2024 22:44
UNATU Annual Conference Opens in Kabale, Tackles Teachers’ Welfare
Featured image for UNATU Annual Conference Opens in Kabale, Tackles Teachers’ Welfare

Held under the theme “Valuing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education,” the event marks a pivotal moment for the education sector as it seeks to address critical issues affecting...


International Education Day Featured image for Makerere Staff Threaten Fresh Strike Over Appointment Irregularities
Tue 10 Dec, 2024 22:32
Makerere Staff Threaten Fresh Strike Over Appointment Irregularities
Featured image for Makerere Staff Threaten Fresh Strike Over Appointment Irregularities

Staff say there is an attempt by the university management to overturn a Senate recommendation for the appointment of Prof Anthony Mugisha as Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.


Tomusange Kayinja Featured image for The Teacher Who Cut Off My Long Fingers
Sun 08 Dec, 2024 14:59
The Teacher Who Cut Off My Long Fingers
Featured image for The Teacher Who Cut Off My Long Fingers

His ability to weave culture, music, and storytelling into education speaks volumes about his dedication. The image of students walking long distances to bask in his presence underlines the magnetism...


Dr.Jackson Orem Featured image for Woman Nearly Crushes Living Day Light Out of Daughter in Kireka Bar
Sat 07 Dec, 2024 04:25
Woman Nearly Crushes Living Day Light Out of Daughter in Kireka Bar
Featured image for Woman Nearly Crushes Living Day Light Out of Daughter in Kireka Bar

It's the festive season, that time when mothers spend more time worrying about their daughters than Museveni cares about Mpuuga's new Democratic Alliance


News Featured image for Man dies after dog attack in east London

News Featured image for Minister Onek Decries Limited Funding for Disaster Response
Tue 03 Dec, 2024 19:24
Minister Onek Decries Limited Funding for Disaster Response
Featured image for Minister Onek Decries Limited Funding for Disaster Response

Minister Onek says he is tired of heading a ministry that is always short on funds to meet the ever growing needs of disaster victims


rebecca kadaga Featured image for Among Wants A Fight, So Will Kadaga Fold Her Sleeves or Train a Fighter Instead?
Thu 28 Nov, 2024 20:45
Among Wants A Fight, So Will Kadaga Fold Her Sleeves or Train a Fighter Instead?
Featured image for Among Wants A Fight, So Will Kadaga Fold Her Sleeves or Train a Fighter Instead?

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has declared intentions to take the NRM National Vice Chairperson seat from her predecessor and nemesis Rebecca Kadaga but will the Kamuli Woman MP and Busoga's polit...


South Sudan Featured image for Gunfire Erupts in Juba Amid Coup Plot Arrest
Thu 21 Nov, 2024 22:48
Gunfire Erupts in Juba Amid Coup Plot Arrest
Featured image for Gunfire Erupts in Juba Amid Coup Plot Arrest

Sources in Juba say the exchange follows security orders to arrest and isolate General Akol Koor Kuc, who is accused of plotting a coup against President Salva Kiir.


tkitimbo Featured image for Bugolobi Developer Warns KCCA Against Frustrating Court Order  
Fri 15 Nov, 2024 14:43
Bugolobi Developer Warns KCCA Against Frustrating Court Order  
Featured image for Bugolobi Developer Warns KCCA Against Frustrating Court Order  

Majestic Properties threaten legal action against KCCA and its leaders if its development of plots in Bugolobi continue to be frustrated


News Featured image for Boda Rider Bunkedeko, 41, Parks His Motorcycle to Sit UACE
Mon 11 Nov, 2024 22:03
Boda Rider Bunkedeko, 41, Parks His Motorcycle to Sit UACE
Featured image for Boda Rider Bunkedeko, 41, Parks His Motorcycle to Sit UACE

Bunkedeko, a student at Pride Secondary School in Mityana, dreams of becoming a lawyer. Now that he has completed high school, he believes his future will be bright.


News Featured image for KCCA, Again, Halts Construction in Bugolobi Wetland
Fri 08 Nov, 2024 21:57
KCCA, Again, Halts Construction in Bugolobi Wetland
Featured image for KCCA, Again, Halts Construction in Bugolobi Wetland

In one of the notices issued to a developer, KCCA instructed Majestic Commodities Ltd to "halt all works until the environmental and drainage conditions have been complied with or resolved."


Rwanda Featured image for Rwanda, DR Congo foreign ministers meet at border
Tue 05 Nov, 2024 19:03
Rwanda, DR Congo foreign ministers meet at border
Featured image for Rwanda, DR Congo foreign ministers meet at border

President Felix Tshisekedi has preivously touted many war rhetorics and beat several war drums in the face of his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame, whom he also recently likened to German Nazi leader A...


Mbarara-Bushenyi Featured image for Francis Kanyaruharo: Kanungu's 'Everybody Work Together' Goes to Rest
Tue 05 Nov, 2024 17:26
Francis Kanyaruharo: Kanungu's 'Everybody Work Together' Goes to Rest
Featured image for Francis Kanyaruharo: Kanungu's 'Everybody Work Together' Goes to Rest

Kanungu's enterprising farmer Francis Kanyaruharo will be laid to rest on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of selflessness and uniting his community under his famous mantra: 'Everyboday Work Togethe...


Dr.Jackson Orem Featured image for Ssemakadde Wants KK's Law Office Out of ULS Vicinity
Mon 04 Nov, 2024 17:26
Ssemakadde Wants KK's Law Office Out of ULS Vicinity
Featured image for Ssemakadde Wants KK's Law Office Out of ULS Vicinity

ULS president Isaac Ssemakadde not happy with the Law Society building being so close to AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka's law firm building and demands the man he expelled from the ULS Council moves to Kikoni.


SC Villa Featured image for Sweet Melodies, Roast Meat, and Bell Citrus at Roast and Rhyme’s Soul on Strings Edition
Mon 04 Nov, 2024 11:51
Sweet Melodies, Roast Meat, and Bell Citrus at Roast and Rhyme’s Soul on Strings Edition
Featured image for Sweet Melodies, Roast Meat, and Bell Citrus at Roast and Rhyme’s Soul on Strings Edition

The event kicked off with lively games, leading into an exciting DJ set featuring Lynda Ddane and Melvyn DJ. The music ranged from gospel and old-school R&B to afrobeats and Ugandan classics.


Pebuu Africa Featured image for How Duma Boko Got Botswana Voters Rejecting Ruling Govt of 58 Years
Fri 01 Nov, 2024 20:11
How Duma Boko Got Botswana Voters Rejecting Ruling Govt of 58 Years
Featured image for How Duma Boko Got Botswana Voters Rejecting Ruling Govt of 58 Years

Mr Boko, 55, led the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) to a decisive 31-majority seat landmark in the National Assembly, leaving President Mokgweetsi Masisi reeling.


Dr.Johnson Byabashaija Featured image for Mercy Kainobwisho: URSB Boss Says Deactivating X Account After 'Hefty Salary' is Leaked
Fri 01 Nov, 2024 13:14
Mercy Kainobwisho: URSB Boss Says Deactivating X Account After 'Hefty Salary' is Leaked
Featured image for Mercy Kainobwisho: URSB Boss Says Deactivating X Account After 'Hefty Salary' is Leaked

Hours after the Thursday evening attempt to clarify the salary position, Ms Kainobwisho on Friday morning shared her growing frustration with users on the platform and announced she was deactivating h...


News Featured image for Miss Rwanda Pleads To Be Spared Jail Term
Thu 31 Oct, 2024 16:20
Miss Rwanda Pleads To Be Spared Jail Term
Featured image for Miss Rwanda Pleads To Be Spared Jail Term

The court in Kigali has set November 6 for a decision on whether the beauty queen will serve time behind bars or pay only fines as her lawyers pleaded for.


Dr.Jackson Orem Featured image for Dear Muheto, Come to Uganda - We Shall Give You A Road
Thu 31 Oct, 2024 13:27
Dear Muheto, Come to Uganda - We Shall Give You A Road
Featured image for Dear Muheto, Come to Uganda - We Shall Give You A Road

These guys need to focus on naming gorillas and allow beautiful things to drink. And drive. How do you give a girl a car for free and then complain that she knocked one palm tree under the influence o...


Uganda National Expanded Program on Immunisation Featured image for Miss Rwanda Faces Two Years in Jail After Drink-Driving Charge
Thu 31 Oct, 2024 12:12
Miss Rwanda Faces Two Years in Jail After Drink-Driving Charge
Featured image for Miss Rwanda Faces Two Years in Jail After Drink-Driving Charge

Prosecution is seeking a one-year and eight-month jail term for Miss Divine Muheto: six months for drink-driving, two months for driving without a permit, and one year for fleeing after causing an acc...


Uganda National Expanded Program on Immunisation Featured image for Rwanda Police Detain Beauty Queen After She Rams Into Prized Palm Tree
Wed 30 Oct, 2024 11:57
Rwanda Police Detain Beauty Queen After She Rams Into Prized Palm Tree
Featured image for Rwanda Police Detain Beauty Queen After She Rams Into Prized Palm Tree

The City of Kigali fines up to Rwf1 million (about Shs3.6m) for knocking down one mature palm tree in the island or along the street.


Uncategorized Featured image for Justice Mugambe: Inside a Ugandan Judge’s Modern Slavery Allegations in the UK
Tue 29 Oct, 2024 20:54
Justice Mugambe: Inside a Ugandan Judge’s Modern Slavery Allegations in the UK
Featured image for Justice Mugambe: Inside a Ugandan Judge’s Modern Slavery Allegations in the UK

The esteemed Ugandan High Court judge was charged on August 7 with three counts, including facilitating breaches of immigration law, enabling another’s travel with an intent to exploit, and enforcing...


World food day Featured image for Court Recap: Another Prosecution Witness Fumbles in Katanga Trial
Fri 25 Oct, 2024 16:38
Court Recap: Another Prosecution Witness Fumbles in Katanga Trial
Featured image for Court Recap: Another Prosecution Witness Fumbles in Katanga Trial

In putting Ms Naome Nyangweso to the witness stand, the prosecution ended up with hardly even the shortest end of the stick to hold as she fumbled in one cross-examination after another.


News Featured image for FULL LIST: Rusa, Kabushenga and Byarugaba top KCCA ED shortlist
Wed 23 Oct, 2024 17:38
FULL LIST: Rusa, Kabushenga and Byarugaba top KCCA ED shortlist
Featured image for FULL LIST: Rusa, Kabushenga and Byarugaba top KCCA ED shortlist

Mr Robert Kabushenga, a corporate lawyer reputed for growing The New Vision into Vision Group empire, and former managing director of the National Social Security Fund have both been shortlisted for t...


News Featured image for President Museveni Sacks Masaka Hospital Doctor
Tue 22 Oct, 2024 14:10
President Museveni Sacks Masaka Hospital Doctor
Featured image for President Museveni Sacks Masaka Hospital Doctor

Mr Museveni told Minister Wilson Muruli Mukasa that he had received complaints that Dr Pariyo is "most of the time absent" from duty and used the opportunity to open the question on the practice of do...


News Featured image for Kenyan Senators Impeach Gachagua
Thu 17 Oct, 2024 23:22
Kenyan Senators Impeach Gachagua
Featured image for Kenyan Senators Impeach Gachagua

Fifty-three Senators voted in favour of the first count against Mr Gachagua, who must have followed the proceedings from his temporary refugee in hospital after taking ill during the lunchhour.


Dr.Jackson Orem Featured image for Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit
Thu 17 Oct, 2024 18:31
Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit
Featured image for Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit

Allan Okello opened the scoring for the Venoms from the spot on 33 minute before Milton Kariisa doubled the money and ensured of the maximum points shortly after the hour mark.


World food day Featured image for Defence Lawyers Use Luzira Visitors Book to Pin DPP, Nyangweso of Coercing Suspect
Wed 16 Oct, 2024 18:40
Defence Lawyers Use Luzira Visitors Book to Pin DPP, Nyangweso of Coercing Suspect
Featured image for Defence Lawyers Use Luzira Visitors Book to Pin DPP, Nyangweso of Coercing Suspect

Initially, Amanyire had shared his account of events, which reportedly described Molly being tortured by her husband.


Libya Featured image for Congo Hold Bafana to Keep Cranes Waiting
Tue 15 Oct, 2024 21:10
Congo Hold Bafana to Keep Cranes Waiting
Featured image for Congo Hold Bafana to Keep Cranes Waiting

With 10 points from four games, Uganda are guaranteed to qualify should South Africa, on seven points, beat Congo in Tuesday's late game.


Transparency International Uganda Featured image for Attorney General Agrees With UIA on Shs32bn Payment to Namanve Contractor
Mon 14 Oct, 2024 18:43
Attorney General Agrees With UIA on Shs32bn Payment to Namanve Contractor
Featured image for Attorney General Agrees With UIA on Shs32bn Payment to Namanve Contractor

AG Kirwoya Kiwanuka on October 10 wrote back to Investment minister Anite sharing results of his verification exercise, which confirms that UIA and its Director General Robert Mukiza had not inflated...


Uncategorized Featured image for Africa health chief criticises US Marburg travel advice