Hakim Kanyere

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News Featured image for Museveni Orders Probe into Malongo Forest Land Grabbing Scandal
Thu 23 Jan, 2025 23:26
Museveni Orders Probe into Malongo Forest Land Grabbing Scandal
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The directive follows reports that politicians and other influential individuals fraudulently obtained titles on land originally intended for evicted community members.


News Featured image for President Museveni Continues PDM Assessment Tour in Busoga

News Featured image for Museveni Tasks Busoga Journalists to Lead Restoration of Sanity in Fishing Sector

News Featured image for Museveni Calls Busoga Journalists 'Paupers' But Offers Shs100m, Minibus for Sacco
Thu 23 Jan, 2025 22:56
Museveni Calls Busoga Journalists 'Paupers' But Offers Shs100m, Minibus for Sacco
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President Museveni's controversial remarks labeling Busoga journalists as "paupers" spark mixed reactions, with some welcoming his financial pledge of Shs100 million and a minibus, while others questi...


Sports Featured image for Trump And The Economy
Tue 21 Jan, 2025 09:20
Trump And The Economy
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Wsaawa Birigwa Featured image for Jinja City records low turn up of eligible voters during ongoing National Voters Register Update 

Dr.Johnson Byabashaija Featured image for BIG INTERVIEW: Karuhanga Pledges to Raise Reggae in JSC
Sun 19 Jan, 2025 13:27
BIG INTERVIEW: Karuhanga Pledges to Raise Reggae in JSC
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We must make sure that we protect the independence of the courts and, at the same time, not use that independence to avoid accountability - Elison Karuhanga


News Featured image for Luuka District Service Commission Chair Defends Against Misconduct Allegations
Tue 14 Jan, 2025 21:01
Luuka District Service Commission Chair Defends Against Misconduct Allegations
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The accusations, detailed in a January 6, 2025, letter by Luuka District LCV Chairperson Mr. Simon Wakaze, include claims of soliciting a bribe of Shs17 million from a clinical officer, Ms. Sylvia Bai...


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Police Arrest Five Key Suspects in the Murder of Jinja Businessman
Tue 14 Jan, 2025 20:33
Police Arrest Five Key Suspects in the Murder of Jinja Businessman
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Following a month-long investigation, five key suspects were arrested on Sunday, January 12, 2025, in connection with Katongole's tragic death on December 10, 2024.


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Boda Operator Arrested Over Rape in Kakira Plantation
Tue 14 Jan, 2025 13:34
Boda Operator Arrested Over Rape in Kakira Plantation
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Azabo, 29, is allegedly assaulted the victim, who had hired his services to travel from Magamaga to Bugembe in Jinja City, on the night of January 12, 2025.


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Murder Suspect 'Dies by Suicide' in Kaliro Police Custody
Mon 13 Jan, 2025 22:12
Murder Suspect 'Dies by Suicide' in Kaliro Police Custody
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Stephen Matagala, a resident of Budine Nyanza Village in Kaliro Town Council, had been detained in connection with a murder case.


News Featured image for Security Investigates Fatal Explosion in Njeru Municipality
Mon 13 Jan, 2025 22:06
Security Investigates Fatal Explosion in Njeru Municipality
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The victims have been identified as Ayub Mpanda and Emmanuel Tumwebaze, who owned the metal in question.


News Featured image for Explosion Kills Two Welders in Njeru Municipality
Mon 13 Jan, 2025 15:15
Explosion Kills Two Welders in Njeru Municipality
Featured image for Explosion Kills Two Welders in Njeru Municipality

According to witness accounts, the incident happened as the victims were attempting to work on a metal structure.


Luttamaguzi Ssemakula Featured image for Alpha Ssali in Spain for Football Trials
Mon 13 Jan, 2025 14:11
Alpha Ssali in Spain for Football Trials
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Bebe Cool says talks that his son had signed up with a Spanish outfit are premature and that Alpha will return to Uganda to complete the topflight season with Express


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Woman Found Dead in Newly-Established Kamuli Guest House
Sat 11 Jan, 2025 14:03
Woman Found Dead in Newly-Established Kamuli Guest House
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Preliminary findings indicate that the Savannah Guest House had been operational for only a week and lacked proper systems for registering its clients, as required by law.


MtN Uganda Featured image for Busoga Kingdom, MTN Launch Second Edition of Cycling Championship
Fri 10 Jan, 2025 23:52
Busoga Kingdom, MTN Launch Second Edition of Cycling Championship
Featured image for Busoga Kingdom, MTN Launch Second Edition of Cycling Championship

Each chiefdom will send two cyclists per category to the grand finale on February 15, 2025.


Seva International Featured image for Indian Firms Ramp Up Efforts to Rid Jinja Schools Asbestos Roofing
Fri 10 Jan, 2025 23:27
Indian Firms Ramp Up Efforts to Rid Jinja Schools Asbestos Roofing
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Asbestos, once widely used for its durability and fire resistance, has since been identified as a significant health hazard


News Featured image for Electoral Commission Advocates for Early Voting for Essential Workers

News Featured image for Disillusioned Fisherman Drowns in Lake Victoria After Love Triangle Dispute
Wed 08 Jan, 2025 12:48
Disillusioned Fisherman Drowns in Lake Victoria After Love Triangle Dispute
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Stephen Nanyungi, 34, drowned after prematurely departing a meeting to resolve a dispute over a woman who was married to another man


News Featured image for Luuka District Service Commission Boss Faces Corruption Allegations
Tue 07 Jan, 2025 19:57
Luuka District Service Commission Boss Faces Corruption Allegations
Featured image for Luuka District Service Commission Boss Faces Corruption Allegations

The first allegation involves a deliberate delay in signing commission meeting minutes to favour a specific candidate for the Senior Clinical Officer position, despite another candidate being deemed s...


News Featured image for Govt embarks on defining national values to boost service delivery, social-economic transformation
Tue 07 Jan, 2025 09:24
Govt embarks on defining national values to boost service delivery, social-economic transformation
Featured image for Govt embarks on defining national values to boost service delivery, social-economic transformation

We are drawing inspiration from the Constitution and incorporating societal values that promote unity, integrity, and progress


News Featured image for Works on Kampala-Jinja Highway Stalled Over Shs50bn Debt - Gen Katumba
Mon 06 Jan, 2025 14:09
Works on Kampala-Jinja Highway Stalled Over Shs50bn Debt - Gen Katumba
Featured image for Works on Kampala-Jinja Highway Stalled Over Shs50bn Debt - Gen Katumba

With the major works stalled, the Ministry of Works and Transport has allocated Shs450 million to rehabilitate a 1.5-kilometre stretch of the Mabira Forest section.


uganda Featured image for Experts present blue print for transforming Busoga to Kyabazinga
Sun 05 Jan, 2025 07:37
Experts present blue print for transforming Busoga to Kyabazinga
Featured image for Experts present blue print for transforming Busoga to Kyabazinga

The experts presented the blue print to Kyabazinga.


News Featured image for Njeru and Jinja Communities Usher in 2025 with Grand Celebrations

Sulaiman Bukenya Featured image for Kin Kariisa to Construct Modern Maternity Ward at Rubare Health Centre IV
Tue 31 Dec, 2024 22:50
Kin Kariisa to Construct Modern Maternity Ward at Rubare Health Centre IV
Featured image for Kin Kariisa to Construct Modern Maternity Ward at Rubare Health Centre IV

The Next Media chief executive dedicated the project to the memory of his late mother, describing her as a remarkable woman whose strength and values profoundly shaped his life.


News Featured image for Thousands Pay Tribute to Late Hajjat Nusula Nabukalu in Jinja
Tue 31 Dec, 2024 03:31
Thousands Pay Tribute to Late Hajjat Nusula Nabukalu in Jinja
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The somber event drew high-ranking government officials, Members of Parliament, and members of the Muslim community, led by the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Mubaje.


News Featured image for Kyabazinga, Inhebantu visit Kaynela farms

News Featured image for Katukiro of Busoga proposes caning men to curb teenage pregnancies

News Featured image for Budaka Deputy RDC Dies in Road Accident

Nathan Igime Nabeta Featured image for MP Nabeta Introduced in Lavish Traditional Ceremony
Fri 27 Dec, 2024 18:49
MP Nabeta Introduced in Lavish Traditional Ceremony
Featured image for MP Nabeta Introduced in Lavish Traditional Ceremony

Igeme’s entourage, described as the "cream of Jinja," reflected the significance of the occasion, as family, friends, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the MP's next chapter.


UNRA Featured image for Maintenance Works on Northern Bypass to Take Six Months – Katumba
Fri 27 Dec, 2024 16:24
Maintenance Works on Northern Bypass to Take Six Months – Katumba
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The project, targeting the 21-kilometre stretch that bypasses central Kampala, is set to begin tomorrow, Saturday, December 28, 2024.


News Featured image for Suam Border Point and Kapchorwa-Suam Road Transform Trade and Transport in Eastern Uganda
Fri 27 Dec, 2024 14:38
Suam Border Point and Kapchorwa-Suam Road Transform Trade and Transport in Eastern Uganda
Featured image for Suam Border Point and Kapchorwa-Suam Road Transform Trade and Transport in Eastern Uganda

The Suam border point, which connects Uganda to Kenya, has significantly enhanced trade, streamlined the transportation of agricultural produce, and facilitated easier movement of people between the t...


News Featured image for Govt Launches Safe Migration Campaign to Combat Human Trafficking
Fri 27 Dec, 2024 12:59
Govt Launches Safe Migration Campaign to Combat Human Trafficking
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The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development has launched a nationwide campaign, "Safe Migration", to educate Ugandans about the dangers of human trafficking and promote safe migration pract...


News Featured image for Two Dead as Police Vehicle Overturns on Katosi-Nyenga Road
Thu 26 Dec, 2024 20:11
Two Dead as Police Vehicle Overturns on Katosi-Nyenga Road
Featured image for Two Dead as Police Vehicle Overturns on Katosi-Nyenga Road

This accident comes just days after another incident on the same road, where a Goglon bus overturned, leaving several passengers injured


News Featured image for Furious Motorist Threatens to Sue Multiplex Over Illegal Clamping
Wed 25 Dec, 2024 00:00
Furious Motorist Threatens to Sue Multiplex Over Illegal Clamping
Featured image for Furious Motorist Threatens to Sue Multiplex Over Illegal Clamping

Nicolas Ddumba Katumba told the Nile Post he suspected many motorists were falling prey to similar unprofessional conduct by Multiplex


News Featured image for Mabira road repairs nearing completion amid festive rush

Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers Featured image for Several Injured as Soroti-Bound Bus Overturns on Katosi-Nyenga Road
Mon 23 Dec, 2024 13:34
Several Injured as Soroti-Bound Bus Overturns on Katosi-Nyenga Road
Featured image for Several Injured as Soroti-Bound Bus Overturns on Katosi-Nyenga Road

The Mukono-Katosi-Njeru road has several humps and roundabouts, demanding cautious driving on especially approaches to roundabouts


News Featured image for Three arrested for boda boda murders, motorcycle theft in Busoga

News Featured image for Security Raids Bobi's One Love Beach
Wed 18 Dec, 2024 12:41
Security Raids Bobi's One Love Beach
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According to a statement shared on Kyagulanyi's official X (formerly Twitter) account, security forces broke through the gates of the popular beach premises and entered by force.


News Featured image for Kariisa, Apostle Lubega Discuss the Power of Positivity for Youth
Tue 17 Dec, 2024 20:37
Kariisa, Apostle Lubega Discuss the Power of Positivity for Youth
Featured image for Kariisa, Apostle Lubega Discuss the Power of Positivity for Youth

The visit, marked by deep prayers and uplifting discussions, centered on leveraging positivity to transform the lives of Uganda’s youth.


People’s Freedom Front Featured image for Two Drown at Kiyindi Landing Site in Buikwe
Tue 17 Dec, 2024 19:17
Two Drown at Kiyindi Landing Site in Buikwe
Featured image for Two Drown at Kiyindi Landing Site in Buikwe

Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published its first-ever report on drowning prevention, revealing a 38% reduction in the global drowning death rate since 2000.


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Police Arrest Notorious Criminals in Katwe, Kinawataka
Tue 17 Dec, 2024 18:03
Police Arrest Notorious Criminals in Katwe, Kinawataka
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Five suspects, including one female, were arrested during the operation while selling marijuana. They were led by Patrick Olowo, alias "Machete," a known criminal involved in house breaks-in and phone...


Sports Featured image for URA Sensitises Jinja Taxpayers on EFRIS Uptake

URCS Featured image for Kakira Sugar Worker Remanded for Aggravated Torture of 8-Year-Old Girl
Mon 16 Dec, 2024 21:31
Kakira Sugar Worker Remanded for Aggravated Torture of 8-Year-Old Girl
Featured image for Kakira Sugar Worker Remanded for Aggravated Torture of 8-Year-Old Girl

The case stems from accusations that Baliraine subjected the young girl to severe abuse over a three-month period, from September to December 2024.


Uganda land wrangles. Featured image for Sweet Royal Baby Whispers Waft Over Busoga From Igenge Palace
Mon 16 Dec, 2024 12:15
Sweet Royal Baby Whispers Waft Over Busoga From Igenge Palace
Featured image for Sweet Royal Baby Whispers Waft Over Busoga From Igenge Palace

Draped in an elegant flowing black dress, the Inhebantu stepped out with a glow that has set tongues wagging. What caught the attention of many, however, was her noticeably rounded belly and fuller fi...


Dr.Johnson Byabashaija Featured image for Butembe Crowned Champions of MTN Masaza Cup 2024

News Featured image for Kyabazinga Celebrates 36th Birthday with a Royal Dinner

President Yoon Suk Yeol Featured image for Frank Nabwiso: A Life of Service, Scholarship, and Leadership
Sat 14 Dec, 2024 17:50
Frank Nabwiso: A Life of Service, Scholarship, and Leadership
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The first man to anchor news in Lusoga on the national broadcaster now called UTV, Frank Nabwiso was a man who saw it all not only governments but also in his roles in various steps of the country's h...


Sakwa Featured image for Frank Nabwiso: Busoga's Encyclopedia Dies At 83
Sat 14 Dec, 2024 12:53
Frank Nabwiso: Busoga's Encyclopedia Dies At 83
Featured image for Frank Nabwiso: Busoga's Encyclopedia Dies At 83

The FDC politician represented Kagoma County in Parliament from 2001 to 2006 and in 2021 lost a hotly contested Jinja City mayoral race to Kasolo Okocha


Justice Law and Order Featured image for Kakira Worker Arrested After Severe Torture of 8-Year-Old Girl
Sat 14 Dec, 2024 08:39
Kakira Worker Arrested After Severe Torture of 8-Year-Old Girl
Featured image for Kakira Worker Arrested After Severe Torture of 8-Year-Old Girl

Human rights activists have demanded arrest of the girl's father, arguing that his inaction facilitated the abuse