The 2024 9th edition is running under the theme Afrogalactic Carnival, blending music with ancestral traditions, and will take place at a brand new site on 12 acres at the Source of the Nile, Njeru. The new venue is intended to provide festivalgoers with a more convenient experience, eliminating the need to walk long distances between stages.
South Sudan’s victory closes the door on Congo's qualification hopes, as they needed a win to stay in contention. The Cranes will now face South Africa's Bafana Bafana at Mandela National Stadium-Namboole on Friday, both teams competing for the top spot in the group, though both have already secured qualification.
If convicted under Section 11(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, the accused individuals could face a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine not exceeding Ugx 5.3 million.
“The accused fraudulently obtained money from several PDM beneficiaries from the villages of Harubaho and Kyamuhoro in Kibasi Town Council and Nyansozi village in Mugusu Town Council between the months of November 2023 and September 2024, claiming it was a prerequisite for processing their funds whereas not.”
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), in conjunction with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), has arraigned Wycliffe Ntende and Stephen Boogere before the Chief Magistrates Court in Jinja on charges of theft and conspiracy to commit a felony.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has arraigned Hadijjah Ntongo, the treasurer of Seeta Nazigo PDM SACCO, before the Magistrate Grade 1 Court of Nakisunga, Mukono District, on two charges of theft.
"The UGX 3.4 billion was meant for war loss compensation by the government, but the accused decided to divert it to Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society for their personal use.”