The Kabale Chief Magistrate’s yesterday sentenced Flex Byamukama to 11 years in prison for killing Rahiki, the Silverback of Nkuringo Gorilla Group and other wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Byamukama pleaded guilty to three counts of illegal entry into a protected area, killing a gorilla and a dulker. The
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China's Huawei has overtaken Samsung to become the number-one smartphone seller worldwide in the second quarter, industry tracker Canalys said Thursday. Canalys said the embattled firm, which is facing US sanctions, shipped 55.8 million devices -- overtaking Samsung for the first time, which shifted 53.7 million units. The research group
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DPRK Leader Kim Jong Un Esteemed comrades war veterans, This is July 27. The victorious July 27 is the day when all the people born on this land celebrate with surging emotions the great victory in the war that is etched in the past history, repeating the word victory. Greeting
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Members of Parliament will today vote on the Genetically Engineering Regulatory Bill 2018 and the Creation of New Counties today. Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has called upon all MPs to attend today’s plenary sitting to vote on the above matters today. In 2018, Parliament y passed a Bill intended to provide
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The Nile is seen as Egypt's lifeblood - without its waters the country fears for its survival As Ethiopia celebrated rains which began filling a controversial dam on a tributary of the River Nile, Egypt was fuming. The North African nation had long been opposed to any development on the
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Clement Dodoo, the outgoing Ecobank Uganda Managing Director Clement Dodoo’s tour of duty at Ecobank Uganda as Managing Director has come to an end after five successful years, Business Focus has exclusively learnt from reliable industry sources. Industry sources say he will be replaced by seasoned banker, Annette Wabunoha Kihuguru
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John Muyingo, the Minister of State for Higher Education Government is set to investigate the administration of Gulu University after reports emerged that some students in border districts still under lockdown haven’t been in position to apply on private sponsorship for the 2020/2021 academic year. This follows a complaint raised
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By Denis Jjuuko There is an increasing number of Ugandans especially in Kampala starting roadside businesses since the partial lifting of the lockdown. On the roads to the suburbs where people live, there are more people selling fruits, liquid soap, and other such household items. Some look like people who
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British American Tobacco (BAT) Uganda has announced its half year results for the six months ending30thJune 2020; posting gross revenue of Ushs76billion, profit before tax of Ushs 9.9billion and contributions to Government revenue of Ushs 42.9billion. Commenting on the results, BAT Uganda Managing Director, Mathu Kiunjuri said:“I am pleased to
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Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng has been tasked to explain why Health Ministry allegedly has abandoned Dr Balikuddembe Uganda’s Health Ministry has come under fire after it reportedly abandoned Dr. Michael Balikuddembe after contracting Hepatitis B while on duty at Kawempe hospital. The revelation was made by Iganga Municipality MP,
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