Josephine Namakumbi

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NRM Leadership Featured image for Diaspora, Prisons Voting Rights: Inside Mpuuga Electoral Reforms
Wed 16 Oct, 2024 14:29
Diaspora, Prisons Voting Rights: Inside Mpuuga Electoral Reforms
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Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament Mathias Mpuuga has introduced a private members' bill aimed at amending Uganda’s electoral laws to allow Ugandan citizens abroad and prisoners to vote in national...


Uncategorized Featured image for Court Martial Sets October 21 for NUP's Kivumbi, Bobi Young Bail Decision
Tue 15 Oct, 2024 18:22
Court Martial Sets October 21 for NUP's Kivumbi, Bobi Young Bail Decision
Featured image for Court Martial Sets October 21 for NUP's Kivumbi, Bobi Young Bail Decision

Both men are charged with possession of Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) uniforms and other military stores.


Otafiire Featured image for Defence team says Nyangweso 'harboured ill-feelings' toward Katanga family
Tue 15 Oct, 2024 17:21
Defence team says Nyangweso 'harboured ill-feelings' toward Katanga family
Featured image for Defence team says Nyangweso 'harboured ill-feelings' toward Katanga family

Defense lawyers, led by Jet Tumwebaze, accused State witness Naome Nyangweso of harbouring ill intentions toward the Katanga family, particularly the widow, Molly Katanga, and her children.


US goverment Featured image for Balondemu: Kampala Land Board Chair Remanded to Luzira
Tue 15 Oct, 2024 17:14
Balondemu: Kampala Land Board Chair Remanded to Luzira
Featured image for Balondemu: Kampala Land Board Chair Remanded to Luzira

SHACU, working with Police's Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, found out that Mr Balondemu had knowingly and fraudulently forged medical...


Otafiire Featured image for Defense Accuses Key Witness of Obstructing Justice in Katanga Murder Trial

NRM Leadership Featured image for Mao is Cooking Hot Air in His Electoral Reforms Kitchen - Mpuuga
Mon 07 Oct, 2024 13:16
Mao is Cooking Hot Air in His Electoral Reforms Kitchen - Mpuuga
Featured image for Mao is Cooking Hot Air in His Electoral Reforms Kitchen - Mpuuga

In a heated debate on NBS Morning Breeze on Monday morning over the long-awaited electoral reforms, Nyendo Mukungwe MP Mpuuga accused Minister Mao of misleading the public with hollow promises.


News Featured image for Busega-Mpigi Expressway Construction Progresses Amid Challenges

News Featured image for Speaker Among, Ssekikubo in a Standoff
Thu 03 Oct, 2024 20:39
Speaker Among, Ssekikubo in a Standoff
Featured image for Speaker Among, Ssekikubo in a Standoff

The incident has sparked discussions across social media, with the hashtag #Parliament trending as users weighed in on the importance of maintaining decorum in legislative chambers.


Moses Ssimbwa Featured image for Delay to Lift Quarantine Sparks Concerns Amid FMD Outbreak
Thu 03 Oct, 2024 20:30
Delay to Lift Quarantine Sparks Concerns Amid FMD Outbreak
Featured image for Delay to Lift Quarantine Sparks Concerns Amid FMD Outbreak

Despite the ongoing quarantine, local farmers express frustration over their inability to access markets and sell their livestock.


Moses Ssimbwa Featured image for Nabbanja Acknowledges X-Ray Shortcomings at Kalisizo Hospital

Otafiire Featured image for 36 FDC Members Remanded to Luzira Pending Compliance with Court Orders
Wed 25 Sep, 2024 17:44
36 FDC Members Remanded to Luzira Pending Compliance with Court Orders
Featured image for 36 FDC Members Remanded to Luzira Pending Compliance with Court Orders

The magistrate also instructed the state to ensure the accused received adequate medical care by submitting individual medical reports at the next hearing.


Otafiire Featured image for 19 Chief Justices to Gather in Kampala for Justice Summit
Wed 25 Sep, 2024 15:30
19 Chief Justices to Gather in Kampala for Justice Summit
Featured image for 19 Chief Justices to Gather in Kampala for Justice Summit

The summit, organised by the Judiciary of Uganda, aims to discuss strategies for enhancing justice delivery in the region.


partner Featured image for MPs Want Ministers for Kampala to Pay for Kiteezi Tragedy Too
Wed 25 Sep, 2024 13:19
MPs Want Ministers for Kampala to Pay for Kiteezi Tragedy Too
Featured image for MPs Want Ministers for Kampala to Pay for Kiteezi Tragedy Too

While some MPs welcomed the move, others expressed frustration over the absence of accountability for the two Ministers of Kampala, Minsa Kabanda and Kabuye Kyofatogabye.


News Featured image for Invest Your Retirement Packages Wisely, Museveni Tells Retired Generals
Wed 25 Sep, 2024 11:48
Invest Your Retirement Packages Wisely, Museveni Tells Retired Generals
Featured image for Invest Your Retirement Packages Wisely, Museveni Tells Retired Generals

Mr Museveni emphasised his commitment to ensuring that retiring soldiers receive adequate financial support, acknowledging the years of low pay they endured.


Otafiire Featured image for Senior Lawyer John Matovu Surrenders to Criminal Trial
Tue 24 Sep, 2024 17:26
Senior Lawyer John Matovu Surrenders to Criminal Trial
Featured image for Senior Lawyer John Matovu Surrenders to Criminal Trial

Mr Matovu faces charges of theft by agent and conspiracy to defraud the government of Shs4 billion shillings.


Otafiire Featured image for Grim Details Emerge in Susan Magara Murder Trial as Video Evidence Reveals Chilling Acts
Fri 20 Sep, 2024 09:37
Grim Details Emerge in Susan Magara Murder Trial as Video Evidence Reveals Chilling Acts
Featured image for Grim Details Emerge in Susan Magara Murder Trial as Video Evidence Reveals Chilling Acts

Susan Magara, 28, a daughter of businessman John Magara was kidnapped on February 7, 2018, on Kabaka Anjagala road in Mengo, a Kampala city suburb.


Otafiire Featured image for Suzan Magara Murder Case: Key Witness Testifies Against Accused

News Featured image for Activists Push for Non-Custodial Sentences to Address Overcrowing in Prisons
Wed 18 Sep, 2024 19:56
Activists Push for Non-Custodial Sentences to Address Overcrowing in Prisons
Featured image for Activists Push for Non-Custodial Sentences to Address Overcrowing in Prisons

This call comes amid alarming statistics from prison authorities indicating that the congestion rate has soared to 369.3%.


News Featured image for Combating human trafficking: What can save Ugandans?

News Featured image for More Ugandans trafficked to Myanmar, says Ambassador Bigombe

Youth livelihood program Featured image for DP under fire over  lack of succession plan

Youth livelihood program Featured image for DP urged to build new social base for future survival ahead of 2026 polls

Youth livelihood program Featured image for DP members call  Nobert Mao's resignation ahead of the 70th anniversary.

road accident Featured image for NRM to resume 2026 roadmap after five month hiatus

Otafiire Featured image for Court compels full evidence disclosure, halts Katanga trial
Thu 29 Aug, 2024 17:20
Court compels full evidence disclosure, halts Katanga trial
Featured image for Court compels full evidence disclosure, halts Katanga trial

This decision comes after the court admitted some evidence while withholding others until the relevant analysts and officers testify.


News Featured image for Katanga Case: Forensic expert details scruffy crime scene, two new DNA profiles
Wed 28 Aug, 2024 20:21
Katanga Case: Forensic expert details scruffy crime scene, two new DNA profiles
Featured image for Katanga Case: Forensic expert details scruffy crime scene, two new DNA profiles

Andrew Kizimula Mubiru, the police's acting forensic director and the eighth prosecution witness, continued his testimony today by presenting the results of the DNA analysis on the exhibits that were...


Otafiire Featured image for Forensic expert testifies in Katanga murder trial
Tue 27 Aug, 2024 22:15
Forensic expert testifies in Katanga murder trial
Featured image for Forensic expert testifies in Katanga murder trial

Andrew Kizimula Mubiru, acting head of the Directorate of Forensic Services at the Uganda Police, testified about his role in examining blood swabs, saliva samples, a gun, ammunition, and other items...


Otafiire Featured image for Tabula: I paid the killers to redeem my inheritance
Mon 26 Aug, 2024 18:45
Tabula: I paid the killers to redeem my inheritance
Featured image for Tabula: I paid the killers to redeem my inheritance

Lujja Bbosa Tabula shows no remorse and declares he was ready to die for reclaiming what he believed was rightfully his.


Otafiire Featured image for Tabula arrives at court swearing Ndiga clan allegiance
Mon 26 Aug, 2024 15:47
Tabula arrives at court swearing Ndiga clan allegiance
Featured image for Tabula arrives at court swearing Ndiga clan allegiance

However, once out, Tabula showed absolutely no remorse, instead he walked in wagging his fingers through the handcuffs and ranting about his clan, Ndiga.


News Featured image for Court of Appeal upholds Kayunga District chair Muwonge's victory
Fri 23 Aug, 2024 16:01
Court of Appeal upholds Kayunga District chair Muwonge's victory
Featured image for Court of Appeal upholds Kayunga District chair Muwonge's victory

After nearly two years of legal proceedings, the Court of Appeal—comprising Justices Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Muzamiru Kibedi, and Christopher Gashirabake—affirmed the High Court's decision.


News Featured image for Key suspect in Ndiga clan head murder confesses
Fri 23 Aug, 2024 15:49
Key suspect in Ndiga clan head murder confesses
Featured image for Key suspect in Ndiga clan head murder confesses

Lujja Bbosa Tabula, the prime suspect in the murder of Ndiga clan head Daniel Bbosa, has recorded a statement in which he confesses his criminal role


Otafiire Featured image for Pathologist reveals Police suspected suicide in Katanga case
Thu 22 Aug, 2024 21:41
Pathologist reveals Police suspected suicide in Katanga case
Featured image for Pathologist reveals Police suspected suicide in Katanga case

Pathologist's testimony reveals police initially suspected suicide in the high-profile Katanga murder trial.


Otafiire Featured image for Eng Bbosa prime murder suspect to be charged Friday
Thu 22 Aug, 2024 11:06
Eng Bbosa prime murder suspect to be charged Friday
Featured image for Eng Bbosa prime murder suspect to be charged Friday

Lujja Bbosa Tabula, the prime suspect, was on Monday arrested after six months of playing hide-and-seek with detectives through shrines and islands across several districts.


Otafiire Featured image for Pathologist testifies on postmortem examination of Katanga
Wed 21 Aug, 2024 17:17
Pathologist testifies on postmortem examination of Katanga
Featured image for Pathologist testifies on postmortem examination of Katanga

Dr Richard Ambayo, a pathologist attached to the Mulago National Referral Hospital's City Mortuary, provided crucial testimony regarding the postmortem examination of the late Henry Katanga.


News Featured image for Judiciary calls for public cooperation amid case backlog

Otafiire Featured image for High Court fails to connect with Molly Katanga in Luzira
Tue 20 Aug, 2024 14:24
High Court fails to connect with Molly Katanga in Luzira
Featured image for High Court fails to connect with Molly Katanga in Luzira

Court officials attempted to connect with Ms Katanga remotely, but persistent glitches led to an adjournment of the proceedings until tomorrow.


News Featured image for FDC to dissolve, form new party for leadership change
Mon 19 Aug, 2024 18:52
FDC to dissolve, form new party for leadership change
Featured image for FDC to dissolve, form new party for leadership change

A major Ugandan political party dissolves, launching a new movement to drive leadership change and national reconciliation


Rwot Richard Apire Featured image for Court pauses MPs corruption trial over Akamba's human rights appeal

News Featured image for KCCA slams govt for ignoring sanitation after fatal garbage collapse

News Featured image for Lawyer Matovu charged in Shs7bn cooperatives corruption case

Otafiire Featured image for Senior Lawyer John Matovu protests taking plea in Busoga growers cooperative Union 7Bn corruption case.

Otafiire Featured image for Judge orders embattled MPs to review bribery audio in corruption case

Otafiire Featured image for Court saves audio evidence in MPs corruption case for last
Thu 08 Aug, 2024 13:06
Court saves audio evidence in MPs corruption case for last
Featured image for Court saves audio evidence in MPs corruption case for last

Judge Lawrence Gidudu says the audio will be reviewed as an exhibit at a later stage - during cross-examination.


Otafiire Featured image for FDC Katonga to challenge bail guidelines in Constitutional Court

News Featured image for Amb Acheng rattles NUP with abduction comments
Wed 07 Aug, 2024 20:37
Amb Acheng rattles NUP with abduction comments
Featured image for Amb Acheng rattles NUP with abduction comments

The diplomat claimed that Opposition supporters “abduct themselves for asylum”.


Ugandan News Featured image for FDC Katonga to challenge bail guidelines in Constitutional Court

Otafiire Featured image for DPP seeks arrest of lawyers in Shs7bn cooperatives fraud
Wed 07 Aug, 2024 16:14
DPP seeks arrest of lawyers in Shs7bn cooperatives fraud
Featured image for DPP seeks arrest of lawyers in Shs7bn cooperatives fraud

John Matovu and Fred Makada, senior partners at Matovu and Matovu Advocates and Makada and Makada Advocates, respectively, have failed to appear in court to answer charges of theft alongside other sus...


Otafiire Featured image for 19 Gen-Z protesters granted bail
Tue 06 Aug, 2024 17:00
19 Gen-Z protesters granted bail
Featured image for 19 Gen-Z protesters granted bail

The court, packed with the accused's relatives and well-wishers, set bail at Shs1 million each on a non-cash basis, with their sureties required to post Shs500,000 each, also non-cash.


News Featured image for 16 more anti-graft protesters granted bail

Ugandan News Featured image for Three MPs in budget corruption case granted bail