Government has abandoned the rape case against four-time presidential candidate Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye. “Take notice that the Director of Public Prosecutions, appellant in Court of Appeal criminal appeal No.06 of 2006 arising from original High Court criminal session case No. 149/2005, intends not to proceed with the prosecution of this appeal pursuant to Rule 70 (1) of the Judicature (Court of Appeal) directions,”  the withdrawal notice reads in part. On the above grounds, Ayebare Tumwebaze, the presiding assistant registrar, dismissed the the rape appeal although Besigye was not present in court.   Ladislaus Rwakafuuzi, Dr Besigye’s lawyer, said the government will make a public apology to his client. Case Background The rape charge was levelled in 1997 by a one Joanita Kakuwa, who told the court that Dr Besigye was her caretaker and that the two lived together in Luzira after completing her A- Levels. In 2006, then High Court judge John Bosco Katutsi acqu...

New kid on block Yami J one younger brother to SK Simeon who originates from a musical family has disclosed that he opted joined the music industry to change so many things in life and turn around the fortunes of his life. The young promising artiste is not only changing the youths, his pockets and inspiring many youths of this generation but his musical ideals   totally differs from some of our local artists here in Uganda with his anticipation of changing everything through music and tourism. In an exclusive interview and a hot heated conversation at YMCA Wandegeya, The singer revealed that he has intentions of using music to promote Tourism industry in Uganda and as we report to you, the singer is shooting African life video and   which entirely talks about nature and beautiful peral of Africa – Uganda. Keep it World Eye We shall keep you posted.

1. What are your real names? Gilbert Jimmy Wanda 2. Stage name? Inspector Jil 3. How did you end up in the Music? Music has been family business right from the old times of my late grandpa who died a celebrated village champion that owned a band. i happen to have been groomed right from childhood by him. 4. Tell us about your educational background? I have been not to so many schools. I was at busiu Primary school for my primary 1 to primary 4. then Fairway primary school for p5 to p6 and completed from primary education from Makhai Primary school all in mbale. I finished my UCE from mbale Comprehensive High School and UACE from Busiu SS in mbale. From there i joined United media consultants and Trainers Institute [UMCAT] School of   Journalism and Mass Communication where i attained my diploma in JMC. 5. Tell me something no one knows about you? I love to learn from better people and hateb half baked information 6. How did you get in...

Hellen Lukoma  is one artiste with exceptional talents in acting and music. Her fans also love her for the playful ‘Felicia’ character she portrays on her social media. Her private life however has not been in sync with her life on social media over the years until today when a mystery man put a ring on her finger and a new ride in her compound. She has been a victim of failed relationships despite her beauty and success in the entertainment industry. Hellen bitterly split with her longtime boyfriend Dean Nsubuga two years ago and since then, the diva has been looking for love.                    hellen Lukoma and ex boyfriend Dean Nsubuga Today morning however, she left hints on her social media platforms indicating that there is a man in her life who is finally not taking her for granted as he has already put a ring on her finger and even upgraded her lifestyle with a brand new car. The singer posted pictures...

The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has warned Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze that she risks disciplinary action over continued absence from parliament despite the latter being sick.  The warning is contained in a June 7 letter to Ms Nambooze in which the speaker states that “It has come to my notice that in the last session, you absented yourself from nineteen (19) out of the twen ty three (23) meetings of the committee on Public Service and Local Government without permission. This is contrary to Rule 111(6) and 112(1 &2) of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament.  This is, therefore, to notify you that persistent absence from committee activities in the next session will attract disciplinary action proceedings against you under Rules 111(7) and 112(2) of the Rules of Procedures of Parliament.” Betty Nambooze who confirmed receiving the letter said she had tried all effort to communicate whenever she was about to be away from Parliamen...

several members of parliament have opposed the public's demand to scrap away the mobile money tax that has caused a lot of controversy and with a lot secrets leaking that the passing of the proposed bill on the tax was not legal but rather a forged one. other legislators say that the tax should be paid so as they can be paid their emoluments  HON ODONGA-OTTO: Mr Speaker, I rise on a point of order. My honourable colleague from Kasese just said that this House is attempting to strangle the poor. I am a member of the Committee on Finance and we were advised – (Interjections) -Mr Speaker, protect me from hon. Anywarach. If you transfer Shs 1,000,000, you pay Shs 20,000 to the South Africans. Today, the Government is just asking for Shs 1 ,000 and everyone is up in arms; this is lack of patriotism. Is the honourable member in order to mislead the House that this tax which is being introduced to let the Uganda Government also get some money as opposed to ...

A 25 year old Brian Isiko a student has been thrown behind coolers and sentenced to a two years imprisonment for stalking the kabalore woman, Member of Parliament Sylvia Rwabogogo and confessing his “much” desired lover for the legislator. The young youth is said to have been always stalking and hoping   that he would at one point make his desired love for the legislator come true and never stopped asking for intimacy from the Kabalore woman member of parliament. “ I love you so much and want to protect you. My love is for you alone and since there is no one taking care of you, I will do it ” One of Brian Isiko’s messages. The jailed Brian is at one point over heard to have enticed the legislator and asked for her love after confirming that the Member of Parliament has not been officially and legally married tempting the young man to woo the legislator. Meanwhile, while in court, the accused Brian smiled all the way while Ms. Sylvia lamented the dev...

A 17-year-old girl simply identified as Peace was rushed to the hospital after feeling weak following a hot sex romp with her lover in Sapele area of Delta state. It was revealed that the teenage girl started feeling weak and faint after returning from work on Monday evening before she was taken to the hospital for checkup. According to Sapele Oghenek, a Delta based journalist who shared the news in pidgin English, the doctor after running some tests – revealed that excessive sex was the cause of the girl’s weakness before she was treated and discharged. On getting home, the girl’s mother who reportedly attends Jehovah’s Witnesses beat her and told her to show her the boy responsible. The teenage girl took her mother to her boyfriend’s house but he had already fled after being alerted. According to the report, some area boys revealed that the girl’s boyfriend had met them to help him with what to do because his girlfriend was laughing at him that he doesn’t know how to s...

Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee and his RnB boyfriend Juma Jux could be in serious trouble with Tanzanian government for kissing in public. The two kissed on stage after a thrilling performance during the weekend and went on to share the photos on social media. Tanzania’s Communication Regulatory Authority known as (BASATA) is now coming after them for posting ‘provocative photos’ on social media. ‘Now Jux and Vanessa are not supposed to do what they did on social media because even if you are a prostitute you do that in private and not as publicly’. We are going to stop them, said Chief Executive Geoffrey Mngereza who heads the commission The commissioner also warned other artists from posting such photos saying the commission, which was set up to maintain online morality, will hunt them down.

The celebrated TV star has been in tears after his car was stolen from Salaama Road on Sunday night. The latest is that Mc Kats is now all smiles after he recovered his Toyota Harrier registration number plate UAU 335R  that had been stolen by unknown thugs. The car was recovered by Fred Lukwago, who managed to pass on the information to Mc Kats through his social media accounts. The car was abandoned in someone's compound. Mc Kats is a lucky man because some of the artistes like Maro , who have been in the same situation before have never recovered their vehicles up to now.

Mobile money dealers under their umbrella body “Kampala Mobile Money Dealers Association (U) have petitioned the speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga against the 1% tax recently levied on mobile money transactions. In their petition, the dealers indicate that government has been taxing mobile money business and companies.  “For a record, government has been taxing withholding tax of 6% from commission of an agent. If an agent got a commission of UGX 1,000,000 government took 60,000 shillings. On record last year, last financial year, 2017/18, government got over UGX 5 billion from agents. 2018/19 financial year, this tax has been increased from 6% to 10%, government is expecting over 15 billion Shillings” the petition reads.Accor ding to the petitioners, if government maintains the existing withholding and excise taxes, mobile money will yield more returns and create more employment opportunities for youths.  They also argue that over 2,000,000 youths both literat...

Former backup singer to Judith Babirye, Hanison Baliruno is flying the Ugandan flag high after bagging a number of awards in the just concluded Scandinavian Music Awards that were held in stockholm, Sweden. Howwe has learnt that Hanison scooped four awards which included; collabo of the year with Saida Karoli, Best Breakthrough Artiste, Best Achievement Award and Artist Of the Year. The "Titanic" singer expressed his joy after scooping the awards, "I’m humbled and grateful for these awards. Thank you Black community in Scandinavia and African Crown International Music Awards,”  Hanison said shortly after winning the awards. Africa Crown Musik Awards was founded in 2010 to support and promote African Artists who strive for International recognition. The organisers of these prestigious awards have it that they strive to promote their Music through various ways.

President Museveni has finally spoken out on on the OTT tax levied on social media users. He has stated that social media is a luxury while Mobile Money tax was a miscommunication. This means that the the daily Shs200 on social media is here to stay while the 1% excise duty tax levied on all mobile money transactions will be subject to a review. Here is the president’s full statement. Dear Ugandans, Greetings. I am using social media to share with you the reasons for the social-media tax and the mobile money tax. Our budget for this financial year is Ug.Sh 32 trillion. The taxes collected from within Uganda and the other fees for this financial year will be Ug.sh.17.5 trillion. The balance (the difference) is handled by borrowing from outside the country, Ug.Sh 8.3 trillion, as well as borrowing from within the country, Sh 7 trillion. We, then, also get grants from outside to the tune of Sh280bn i.e 0.28 trillions. Why do we have to borrow or beg from outside or even...

Musician Sasha Brighton confirms the news of quitting Da nu Eagles band musical group that is headed by singer Geoffrey Lutaaya. The musician has affirmed that she is ready to run solo musical career with the major reason that made her exit the group kept confidential. Meanwhile, the musical band that was initially headed by kadongo kamu Geofry Lutaya and his wife Irene Namatovu, singer Sasha Brighton has however embarked on building her solo career. It's now official that the songstress is no longer part of the band as per her social media post. “I officially make this clear This is Sasha Brighton Kal ungi a solo artist now I’d like to thank my parents my brothers n sisters( De Nu Eagles family) n my fans for being co-operative for all these years av worked with u I know some will judge me while others will understand from today onwards I choose a solo career era am gonna be doing my music nga nze!!! I thank u my parents okunfuula kyendi leero era I d...

Uganda Cranes footballer Alex Kakuba joins top league Greek club Pas Giannina on a two year deal marking a six year spell on Portuguese soil. Before crossing over to Greece, Kakuba had been plying his trade with Feirense having stated out at Proline in 2010. He was excited and ready for the show that's about to come down on him and this might be revealed in a later tweet.  "I am now part of the team @ PASGianninaFC I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been there for me in my journey. NEW CHALLENGE". He grabbed himself shirt number 15 and hope is that he lives up to the challenge. Congratulations Kakuba

We the young citizens of Uganda, from various walks of life,  professions, vocations and associations would like to thank the Fourth Estate for honouring our invitation to this joint Press Conference. We have convened this gathering to express our grave discontent and unequivocal anger about the imposition of new taxes on social media and mobile money transactions through an amendment to the Excise Duty Act, starting Saturday, 1st July, 2018. The amendment creates a levy on access to dozens of social media sites and a prohibitive 1% tax on the value of all Mobile Money transactions. We find this exploitative, prohibitive and an affront to the rights of the citizens of this country, hence blatantly unconstitutional. Among others, we reject these taxes for the following reasons; i) Social Media has until now been the last existing frontier of expression for our generation. It was the safest space in which we could interact, share ideas and experiences. This tax i...