Government Sues 80 Landowners Over Compensation Dispute in EACOP Project.

By Amos Ssemuwemba The government has taken legal action against 80 people from Lwengo, Kyotera, and Rakai districts for rejecting compensation payments for their land, which falls within the path of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The lawsuit, filed by the Attorney General through Senior State Attorney Imelda Adong, accuses the project-affected…

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Letshego Uganda and Airtel Launch “Let’s Go Pesa” to Boost Financial Inclusion

By Amos Ssemuwemba  In a significant move to enhance financial inclusion, Letshego Uganda, in partnership with Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited, has unveiled a new digital loan product called “Let’s Go Pesa.” Launched yesterday, this innovative service aims to provide flexible and accessible loans to Ugandans directly through their mobile phones. Speaking at the launch…

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Double Tragedy in Kyankwanzi: Man with Mental Health Issues Arrested for Killing Mother and Brother.

By Amos Ssemuwemba In a devastating incident in Kyankwanzi District, a 30-year-old man, Ronald Ssemanda, suspected to be suffering from mental illness, has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother and brother in a brutal attack. The victims, 46-year-old Sylvia Namaganda and 24-year-old Robert Ssenyonga, were fatally attacked with a large cassava stem on Monday…

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