Uganda's opposition lawmakers have launched a new anti-Museveni campaign following Wednesday's events that saw parliament approve a constitutional change that will allow the current president to run for an unprecedented sixth term in office. This new campaign dubbed, "KOGIKUTEKO" was announced by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Winnie
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Kampala Archbishop, Cyprian Lwanga Kizito reportedly skipped officiating at an end of year Christmas mass at Parliament over its invasion by people believed to be soldiers. According to sources at the Archdiocese, Lwanga who was expected at parliament on Wednesday for the end of year mass reportedly changed his mind
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Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has confirmed an attack on its president, Dr. Ekwaro Obuku. The Association General Secretary, Dr. Muhwezi Muhereza, says Dr. Obuku was attacked at around 8pm as he returned home from work. "He was mugged at outside his gate. I don't know whether it's mugging or beating.
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The office of the Inspector General of Police, General Kale Kayihura has taken over investigations into the case against city socialite, Brian White Kirumira. Kirumira was picked up last week for allegedly shooting and injuring Victor Bitwire outside his home in Buziga, a Kampala suburb. He was slapped with attempted
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The BBC World Service has appointed Rachael Akidi Okwir (right) and Toyosi Ogunseye (left) as heads of language services for East and West Africa respectively. The appointments are part of the BBC World Service’s continuing expansion in Africa. Rachael Akidi Okwir, Head of East Africa Languages, is based in Nairobi,
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Regional retailer Tusker Mattresses has announced plans to unveil a training exchange programme for Ugandan nationals seeking to advance their careers in retail management. Commencing January next year, the retailer’s Tuskys Uganda subsidiary will nominate and send a cohort of entry level and mid-level management trainees to undertake an all-expense
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A new solar company, Mwafrika Solar has launched in Uganda with promise to shake the energy sector. Speaking at the launch event held at Selas House in Bugoloobi on Wednesday, Peter Mubanda, the Executive Director at Mwafrika Solar said that they started the company to get involved in providing solutions
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Members of Parliament Wednesday voted to remove Presidential age limits from the 1995 Constitution. There were 2 abstentions, 97 voted against, 317 voted in favour. This means Presidential age limits have been removed from the Constitution and President Yoweri Museveni stands a chance to be on the ballot paper in
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Bughendera County Lawmaker Christopher Kibanzanga on Wednesday joined majority of his colleagues in parliament in voting to lift the Presidential Age cap from Uganda's constitution. Kibanzanga is a brother to embattled Rwenzururu Kingdom Omusinga, Charles Wesley Mumbere who is facing various charges following the clashes at his palace in November
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The fashion industry in Uganda is mourning the death of celebrated fashion writer, Keturah Kamugasa. According to reports we have gathered, Keturah who plied her trade with Vision Group passed away on Wednesday after she suffered a heart attack.
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