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Africa Polysack Dismisses Involvement in Illegal Payroll Lending Scheme

The company further maintained that it remains fully compliant with Uganda’s Employment Act and only makes statutory and legally authorised deductions from employee salaries. Africa Polysack Industries Limited has strongly dismissed allegations linking the company to an alleged unlawful payroll-based money lending scheme involving its employees. According to the management, clarification on the matter was […]

From Makerere Technician to Bush War Veteran: The Story of George Kyeyune

He later transitioned into intelligence work, gathering information on government military operations and relaying it to rebel commanders. “My role was to monitor troop movements and alert our forces so they could prepare accordingly,” he says. MUKONO, Uganda — At the age of 36, George William Sikubwabo Kyeyune made a decision that would alter the course […]

Housemaid Arrested Over Alleged Defilement of 5-Year-Old Boy in Kampala

Investigators say efforts are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offence before the matter is forwarded for prosecution. Police in Kabalagala are holding a 19-year-old housemaid in connection with the alleged aggravated defilement of a five-year-old boy in Makindye Division, Kampala. The suspect, identified as Zaina Mary, was arrested following an incident […]

Uganda’s Akatare Platform Aims to Give Farmers Direct Access to Global Markets

The Akatare platform allows farmers to showcase commodities including matooke, cassava, rice, sweet potatoes, yams, avocados, watermelons, and other agricultural products through verified digital profiles. Ugandan musician-turned-entrepreneur RS Lawrence, popularly known as Resistance Lawrence, has launched Akatare, a digital agricultural marketplace designed to connect farmers directly with buyers and address long-standing challenges that have left […]

Four Dead, Several Injured as Vehicle in UTOF Chairman’s Welcome Convoy Crashes After Entebbe Airport Reception

Among those confirmed dead is driver Sam Kubalingira. The identities of the three other deceased victims had not been established by the time of publication. Four people have lost their lives and several others sustained serious injuries in a tragic road accident on their way from Entebbe International Airport on Monday after welcoming the Uganda […]

Nambooze Elected to Lead NUP Parliamentary Caucus, Calls for Unity and Discipline

She also urged colleagues to avoid internal competition over parliamentary committee assignments, stressing that all committees are important and effectiveness depends on contribution rather than position. Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze Bakireke has been elected to lead the parliamentary caucus of the National Unity Platform (NUP), following a decision by party legislators that […]

Kichwa Mpoma Parish to Launch 1,000-Seater Church During Fifth Parish Day Celebrations

“We want this to be a memorable occasion for our parish and community. We invite everyone to join us as we begin this important journey of building a new church,” Fr. Kibirige said. The Parish Priest of St. Andrew Kaggwa Kichwa Mpoma Parish, Rev. Fr. Denis Kibirige, has invited parishioners, friends of the parish, and […]

Muwanga Kivumbi Bail Hearing Delayed as Court Faults Defence Lawyers

The judge’s concern stems from the slow pace of the proceedings. Since the bail hearings began on June 1, the court has managed to vet sureties for only 15 of the 23 applicants seeking release on bail. The hearing of a bail application involving former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and several co-accused persons […]

Former Chief Justice Maraga Detained During Nairobi National Park Land Protest

The former Chief Justice was dressed in a green T-shirt associated with the United Green Movement party and carried twigs as part of the symbolic protest. Former Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga was briefly detained on Monday after joining environmental activists protesting a government proposal to allocate part of Nairobi National Park for development projects […]

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