Category «National News»

Ministry of Gender asked to launch a full investigation into reports of torture and sexual harassment by some investors.

The Ministry of Gender has been asked to launch a full investigation into reports of torture and sexual harassment being endured by Ugandan workers at the hands of some investors. The call comes at the time when the chairman AYA Investments Limited Muhammad Hamid is being investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting his female employee. Speaking to kfm, one of renowned women rights activist also former ethics Minister Miria Matembe says many acts of criminality are being inflicted on Ugandans by investors but nothing is being done to stop it. She said that women and boys are being raped and dehumanized by these investors especially on farms and in hotels thus a holistic investigation is needed now. The police spokesperson Asan …

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi 11 dragged to High court

The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi 11 has been dragged to the High court -Civil division over his newly launched scheme of “Ekyapa mu ngalo” which is translated as Tittle in the Hand for any occupant on the Buganda land who purchases a 49 year old lease. Kabaka’s accuser is his subject Male Mabirizi Kiwanuka, a lawyer by profession who has since filed a series of cases against his kingdom challenging its land scheme. In this instant application, Male Mabirizi seeks an Injunction against the implementation of the “Ekyapa mu ngalo” scheme saying him and many other Baganda whose interests he represents will suffer an irreparable damage and loss since they are required to pay a certain amount of …

KCCA FC Back to the Top of the League after draw with the Tax collectors

KCCA twice came from behind to salvage a draw against the tax collectors last evening at Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo. The visitors were on two occasions ahead away from home 1st through Feni Ali in the 1st 15 minutes after the start of the 1st half and Hamis ‘Diego’ Kiiza in the second half. Isaac Muleme and Geoffrey Sserunkuma cancelled out the leads respectively as the Kasasiro regained top spot in the Uganda Premier League although on goal difference. It was the tax collectors though who drew first blood through a Feni Ali strike 15 minutes after the start. Teenage sensation Allan Okello gave URA FC players a run for their money the entire afternoon, came close on a couple of occasions …

Court asked to acquit Kananura as judgment date is set

By Ruth Anderah The High Court in Kampala has set April 25th 2017 to deliver a Judgment in a murder case against car Rally driver Desh Andrew Kananura and 4 co-accused persons. This after two Court Assessors Rehema Babirye and Robert Kabuleeta asked Justice Joseph Murangira to acquit Kananura with his co accused. The two assessors in their joint decision have informed court that although Prosecution managed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Badru Kateregga was killed in unlawful death they failed to prove that all the 5 accused persons participated in his murder. Prosecution states that Kananura and four co-accused who include, his brother Raymond Kananura, Nzoreba Samuel, Onyango Jacob and Maganda sirus in September 2012 while at Panamera …

Norbert Mao to Museveni “clear the air, is there dialogue between you and Besigye?”

By Ritah Kemigisa The Opposition Democratic Party is demanding President Museveni to come out and clear the air by either refuting or confirming reports about a national dialogue between him and Besigye. Speaking to Kfm, the DP president Norbert Mao says media reports about Museveni- Besigye talks do not constitute a national dialogue and says there should be a genuine agenda for a national dialogue. According to Mao a national dialogue should involve all stakeholders including all shades of political opinion and church leaders and not only two people. Mao says a national dialogue should be based on broad issues of genuine reconciliation of the country at large, fostering a Trans regime army, how to make the economy serve the …