Author: Lukwago Hanan
Popular blogger and social media commentator Ninye Tabs has reportedly been released on police bond today after spending time in custody. Police bond in Uganda is granted to suspects pending further investigations and does not require any payment. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement on the conditions attached to his release.  Ninye Tabs, whose real name is Andrew Natumanya, has recently been at the center of investigations linked to allegations including reckless driving, causing bodily injury and criminal trespass and unauthorized disclosure of official information Earlier reports indicated that investigators had completed inquiries and were preparing legal…
A tense confrontation unfolded at the residence of businessman Ivan Segujja, popularly known as Nsambya Furniture Workshop, after his former partner, Mirembe Namuddu, arrived at the property demanding the return of household items she claims to have purchased with her own money. According to reports, Mirembe was accompanied by a group of men, insisting that the belongings had remained at the home for several months following the end of their relationship. The situation quickly attracted attention as Segujja’s supporters also gathered at the scene, leading to a heated exchange between the two sides. Witnesses described an atmosphere of rising tension,…
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago will be released following an appeal from his wife, Charlotte. The announcement was made through a post on X, where the army chief said he had agreed to free Lukwago out of love and respect for his wife’s request. In the post, Gen. Muhoozi stated that Charlotte had convinced him to release Lukwago, whom he referred to as a criminal. The statement quickly attracted widespread attention on social media, with supporters and critics debating the circumstances surrounding Lukwago’s detention. The development comes…
In the heart of Nawampiti Sub-county, Luuka District, a remarkable example of agricultural transformation is unfolding as local farmers embrace more sustainable and economically viable enterprises. Among them is Mr. Kirya Sabasi, a 48-year-old resident of Ikonia Village, Buyoola Parish, whose strategic shift from sugarcane cultivation to coffee farming is gradually reshaping his household’s economic prospects and food security. For many years, Mr. Kirya relied primarily on sugarcane farming as his main source of livelihood. However, the enterprise increasingly proved less rewarding due to the lengthy maturity period of the crop and the limitations imposed by his modest one-acre piece…
ONC Monitors Wealth Creation Achievements Under PDM in Mukono District In the continued efforts of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) to monitor the implementation and impact of the Parish Development Model (PDM) government programme, Mutesi Justine, a 48-year-old resident of Miggo Village, Kabembe Ward, Kyampisi Sub-county in Mukono District, has emerged as a shining example of the transformative impact of the initiative on household income and community development. Before benefiting from the Parish Development Model, Mutesi was engaged in small-scale piggery farming with only two pigs. Despite her dedication and hard work, the enterprise generated an average income…
As part of the Office of the National Chairman’s (ONC) continuous monitoring and evaluation of beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model (PDM), the Namutumba District ONC Coordinator, Ms. Lillian Naigaga, recently visited a beneficiary whose outstanding progress exemplifies the transformative impact of government wealth-creation initiatives at the grassroots level. Mr. Wamujja Henry, a 60-year-old resident of Siira Village in Buwongo Parish, Nsinze Sub-county, received UGX 1 million through the Parish Development Model on August 1, 2023. Prior to receiving the funds, he had already invested in the construction of fish ponds but lacked the financial capacity to stock them and…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is steadily transforming the livelihoods of many young people and households across Karamoja, creating new opportunities for income generation, self-reliance, and sustainable development. One inspiring beneficiary is Mr. Lopua Paul, a resident of Nadiket Village, Musas Parish, Katikekile Sub-county in Moroto District, whose remarkable journey demonstrates the positive impact of the Government of Uganda’s flagship poverty eradication initiative. In 2024, Mr. Lopua received UGX 1 million through the PDM SACCO and strategically invested the funds in commercial vegetable farming. He established a thriving garden where he cultivates sukuma wiki, spinach, tomatoes, and green pepper. Through…
Obed, the boda boda rider captured in a widely circulated viral video allegedly assaulting Rugby Cranes and Black Pirates forward Sydney Gongodyo, has been apprehended by police as investigations into the player’s death gather momentum. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has gripped the nation and sparked outrage across Uganda’s sporting fraternity. Authorities say Obed is among eight suspects currently in custody as detectives intensify efforts to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fatal attack. According to information from Uganda Police, the total number of suspects arrested in connection with Gongodyo’s murder has risen to eight.…
The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) continues to monitor and evaluate the impact of the Parish Development Model (PDM) across various communities in Uganda. As part of this ongoing initiative, the Mukono ONC Coordinator, John Baptist Wamala, visited Natabuliliwa in Mukono District, where he interacted with Mr. Muganja Elmand Mubiru, a resident of Buwanyi Village and one of the beneficiaries of the government’s transformative poverty alleviation program. Before benefiting from the Parish Development Model, Mr. Muganja faced significant economic challenges despite his determination to improve his household income through goat rearing. His livestock enterprise had dwindled to a single…
Ugandan rugby has been plunged into mourning following the death of Rugby Cranes and Black Pirates forward Sydney Gongodyo, whose passing has shocked the sporting fraternity and prompted a police murder investigation. Reports indicate that Gongodyo was attacked by unknown assailants in Kampala before succumbing to his injuries, with authorities now working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.  The tragedy sparked an outpouring of grief across social media platform X, where teammates, supporters and rugby stakeholders paid tribute to the experienced forward. Many described Gongodyo as a committed player whose contribution to both club and country left a…