Business MTN Foundation Launches Youth Economic Empowerment Initiative dubbed MTN ACE There are not enough jobs available. Youth unemployment is already high and is indicated to rise as the population grows. Story by Howwe \ 1671654104
Business Pomp, fanfare as stakeholders celebrate MTN Uganda’s new CEO Pomp and fanfare visited Kampala Serena Hotel on Dec.08 as stakeholders celebrated MTN Uganda’s new Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge. Story by Howwe \ 1671653912
Business MTN MoMo Customers can now reverse a transaction sent wrongly with MTN MoMo Self-Initiated Reversals This implies that MTN MoMo customers shall now be able to save their money sent wrongly or to the wrong recipients on their own to avoid losing it. Story by Howwe \ 1671653662
National ICT Minister dismisses reports Deputy PM Moses Ali Is Dead Reports circulated on social media claiming that the Moyo East County MP had passed away under unclear circumstances on Tuesday night. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1671642383
National Ntoroko RDC clarifies on ADF fire exchange on Tuesday According to the Ntoroko Resident District Commissioner (RDC), the rebels were part of a group that had previously crossed into the district but managed to escape. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1671642164
National High Court temporarily halts UMA decision to dismiss Dr. Samuel Oledo as President UMA voted for Joloba as President and suspended Oledo for four years on grounds that he violated articles three and seven of the UMA constitution. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1671641789
Crime Police Detain Individual Who Disguised as Mentally Ill Person to Steal Firearm from Security Guard The suspect was arrested by police after receiving a tip from local residents who were able to identify him. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1671641274
National Sembabule District leaders create new administrative units despite ban by Minister Magyezi Sembabule District leaders have ignored the directive from the Local Government Minister, barring creation of new administrative units in the area. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1671632403
Crime 19-year-old man was behind murder of Security guard in Wobulenzi- Police Police have revealed that 19-year-old Bashir Lubega is the prime suspect in the attack on Advance Smart Micro Finance in Wobulenzi town council in Luwero district, which claimed the life of a security guard. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1671629953
National Court dismisses Male Mabirizi application against Norbert Mao Court has declined to issue criminal summons against the Democratic Party President who also doubles as the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1671629526
National 41 Moroto Prison Escapees recaptured A joint security team of personnel from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces -UPDF and the police’s Anti-Stock Theft Unit -ASTU have recaptured 41 of the inmates who had escaped from Moroto Prison. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1671608152
National Police, Prison Commanders cautioned against granting officers leave during Christmas Festivities Police and Prison personnel have been cautioned against rewarding themselves Christmas holiday leave. The warning was sounded by the Inspector General of Police, Martin Ochola, and Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr Johnson Byabashaija. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1671608070