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Govt scales up living standards in refugee-hosting communities
August 4, 2024 by GEOFREY SERUGO
Since 1959, Uganda has consistently welcomed refugees from various countries, maintaining an open-door policy towards refugee management.
20% budget bribe: How Museveni 'trapped' MPs with pen recorder
August 4, 2024 by URN
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Mariam Wangadya has testified in the Anti-Corruption court about how MPs...
High court blocks burial of rebel leader Lakwena’s father
August 4, 2024 by URN
The High court in Gulu has issued a temporary injunction blocking the burial of Severino Kiberu Okoya, a self-styled prophet...
Kenya confirms outbreak of mpox disease
August 4, 2024 by VOA
Kenya's ministry of Health has dispatched healthcare workers to Taita-Taveta County, where a case of mpox was detected this week.
Cheptegei bags another gold medal at Olympics
Reigning World Record (WR) holder for both the 5,000m and 10,000m, Joshua Cheptegei has set a new Olympic Record in 10,000m race at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.
Human rights dons, lawyers slam Ugandan courts, chief justice over independence
Uganda's leading constitutional and human rights lawyers have launched scathing attacks on the judiciary and chief justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, demanding a return to the rule of law and constitutionalism.
8 suspects escape from Sheema Central police station
Police in Greater Bushenyi have launched a manhunt for eight suspects who escaped from Sheema Central police station.
Sudan military leader survives drone strike that killed 5
Sudan's military leader, Gen Abdel-Fattah Burhan, survived a drone attack Wednesday on an army graduation ceremony he was attending in the country's east, the military said.
Chinese national Dai Jie remanded to prison over murder
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's court has remanded a Chinese national, Dai Jie, on charges of murder.
Museveni donates Shs 1.2bn to ghetto youths in Kampala
President Yoweri Museveni has donated over Shs 1.2 billion to ghetto youths in the Kampala metropolitan area.
Is Chinese influence in Uganda disrupting legal, digital spaces?
A few months before the 2021 general elections, police arrested presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, on allegations of breaching Covid-19 guidelines during a rally in Luuka district.
Finance declares Ogwel unfit to continue as NCS accounting officer
The ministry of Finance has declared Dr Benard Patrick Ogwel, general secretary of the National Council of Sports (NCS), unfit to continue as the council's accounting officer.
TotalEnergies acquires majority stake in Bujagali power dam
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to acquire a major stake in Bujagali Energy Ltd, buying out Norwegian-owned SN Power Invest.
Mukula stakes Shs 10m bounty on driver who killed ex MP Aleper
Captain Mike Mukula has announced a Shs 10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of the driver responsible for the death of former Moroto Municipality MP Simon Peter Aleper.
7 Chinese nationals fined Shs 217 million for disturbing Lwera wetland
The Utilities, Wildlife, and Standards court has imposed a fine of Shs 217 million on seven Chinese nationals who pleaded guilty to disturbing Lwera wetland.
USA: How corruption is destroying Uganda
Endemic corruption in Uganda continues to be a serious problem and a major obstacle to investment, according to the US Department of State’s latest 2024 Investment Climate Statements: Uganda.
UIA boss: Minister Anite lied about British envoy meeting
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) director general Robert Mukiza has revealed the underlying tensions between the agency and State Minister for Investment Evelyn Anite, stemming from disagreements over honorarium and price variation payments for the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) infrastructure development project at Namanve.
Massive forgery scandal rocks Police Training School Kabalye
A massive forgery scandal has hit the Police Training School Kabalye in Masindi District, leading to the arrest and charging of 69 trainee police officers.
HHV Uganda: Transforming lives of the hearing impaired
Heal His Voice (HHV) Uganda has revolutionized listening and spoken language for the deaf and hard of hearing.
NSSF’s investment strategy leading to massive losses in workers’ savings
When it comes to talking at great length and with growing enthusiasm about the numerous accolades collected in their trophy cabinet over the years; East Africa’s largest provident fund by asset value — National Social Security Fund Uganda [NSSF] doesn’t shy away from the spotlight.
OTIC Foundation equips Ugandans with AI skills
As artificial intelligence (AI) applications and systems continue to proliferate, with widespread use of platforms such as ChatGPT, Meta AI, Perplexity, and Brain Task AI, many people are becoming increasingly wary of being replaced by these technologies.
Law courts weaponized against political protesters
At least 32 protesters have been released either on police bond or granted bail by court after their arrest last week for participating in the march to parliament protests.
I am here to stay – Speaker Among
Over the weekend, the speaker of parliament, Anita Among, declared her intention to remain in her position despite growing calls for her resignation.
Activists petition UHRC over claims of police sodomising suspects
A section of human rights activists has petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) over suspects who were allegedly sodomised whilst in police custody following their arrest during the anti-corruption protests.
Guinea moves to reduce, limit presidential term
Guinea's transitional authorities on Monday presented a draft of a new constitution that will reduce and set presidential term limits and potentially allow current military leader Mamady Doumbouya to participate in the next presidential election.
Irony of poor health, illiteracy and suffering lying between Mulago hospital and Makerere University
A reporter once said there were flocks of houseflies on the roads of Katanga and with every step he took, the flies took off like helicopters, landing on children’s heads and food as though they were the airstrips.
7 Chinese investors plead guilty to disturbing Lwera wetland
The Standards, Utilities, and Wildlife court has convicted seven Chinese investors on charges of disturbing Lwera wetland by drilling.
Uganda, Rwanda put on high alert over Mpox outbreak in DRC, Burundi
The East African Community (EAC) secretariat has issued a notice to Uganda and other countries neighbouring Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the outbreak of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox.
South Africa's ANC expels ex-President Zuma
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been expelled from his longtime political home, the African National Congress, after throwing his support behind a rival political party and campaigning for it ahead of May's game-changing elections.
Man, 20, arrested in Fort Portal over raping 104-year-old woman
A 20-year-old man Mbusa Byamukama has been arrested for allegedly raping a 104-year-old woman in Fort Portal, western Uganda.
DRC accuses Rwanda of jamming its aviation system
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has accused Rwanda and the M23 rebels of jamming its aviation system in the war-troubled province of North Kivu.
40 arrested in Arua over 'terrorizing' residents
Police have rounded up over 40 suspected criminals for allegedly terrorizing Arua city residents.
Rwandan arrested in Rukiga for raping own 6-year-old daughter
A 47-year-old Rwandan national Fosta Twizemana has been arrested for allegedly defiling his six-year-old biological daughter.
Anti-corruption protest: former Kyambogo vice guild president granted bail
Former Kyambogo University vice president Claire Namara has been charged with disturbing religious assemblies by Mwanga II Magistrates court in Mengo, Kampala.
7 killed in stampede at a music concert in Congo capital
Seven people were killed and many others were injured during a stampede at a music concert in Congo's capital, Kinshasa.
Speaker Among vows never to resign over anti-corruption protests
Speaker of parliament Annet Anita Among, has scoffed at anti-corruption protesters, saying she will never to step down from her position.
Friendship in twilight years: unbreakable bond of Miria Obote, Mama Ngina and Maria Nyerere
In an embroidery of East African history, three remarkable women stand tall as the inaugural First Ladies who left an indelible mark on their nations.
104 arrested in five days over anti-corruption protests in Uganda
Over 104 anti-corruption protesters were arrested in five days this week according to Uganda Police Force.
95 Libyans arrested in S.Africa at suspected secret military training camp
South African police arrested 95 Libyan nationals in a raid on a suspected secret military training camp on Friday and authorities said they were investigating whether there were more illegal bases in other parts of the country.
Museveni: Foreigners funding anti-corruption protests in Uganda
Ugandans will be shocked when evidence is presented in court against suspects arrested during the anti-corruption demonstrators according to President Yoweri Museveni.
Former RCC Burora, NUP MPs granted bail
Former Rubaga Division deputy resident city commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora has regained his freedom after being granted bail by Buganda Road Chief Magistrate court.
Mercantile bank closure sparks concerns over depositors’ pay
On June 18, Bank of Uganda announced the closure of Mercantile Credit Bank, one of the country’s financial institutions.
Kyamulibwa station, a resilient public health research hub
Nestled in a rural setting over 20km from Lukaya town council, is a serene self-contained 35-year-old health field station focusing on research and services on population dynamics and public health situation and trends.
Nyabihuniko security guard arrested over missing health centre drugs, kits
Godfrey Byaruhanga, a security guard at Nyabihuniko health centre III in Chahi sub-county, Kisoro district, has been arrested for allegedly stealing items from the facility.
Nigerians call for Aug 1 nationwide protests over cost of living
Nigerian officials are hoping that plans for a nationwide August 1 protest over the country’s soaring living costs will be jettisoned.
Museveni now reverses Katunguka’s NCHE re-appointment
President Museveni has reversed his earlier position where he had given a ‘no-objection’ to the re-appointment of Prof Eli Katunguka as a chairperson of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). He now wants the due process to be followed.
