The delegation of the European Union- EU in Uganda has reaffirmed it's support towards provision of life-saving humanitarian assistance to refugees and host communities, in light of the coronavirus pandemic. A press statement issued by Anna Merrifield, the Chargé d’Affaires of the the EU in Uganda, ahead of the World
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Nathan Mboowa’s father was referred to Mengo hospital after developing breathing problems while in admission at Namungoona Orthodox hospital where he had been battling diabetes. That Monday night, Mengo hospital had run out of oxygen owing to the increased demand caused by a surge in COVID-19 infections in the country.
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The Federation of Uganda Football Association has postponed all planned fixtures of Star Times Uganda Premier league following the Presidential directive suspending sports activities in the country. The league had two fixtures set to be played today, as Busoga United was going to host URA, and Vipers were going to
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The wife to Sheikh Yusuf Nyanzi, one of the suspects in the murder of former Police Spokesperson Andrew Felix Kaweesi who was re-arrested three days ago has petitioned the High Court seeking orders compelling security operatives to produce him before courts of law. Sumayyah Musa Namulindwa contends that on June
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Lawyer Kyomuhendo wants DRC EAC membership blocked until Mugumya is freed Ugandan human rights lawyer, Adam Kyomuhendo has petitioned a regional court seeking to block the admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, into the East African Community. Kyomuhendo accuses the DRC of human rights violations of Ugandans, including
Read MoreAt least 4,000 civil servants are under investigations by the office of the Inspectorate General of Government-IGG for failing to declare their wealth. According to the Inspectorate of Government, the non-compliant officers are part of the 400,000 public servants and leaders across the country that are required to regularly declare
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Richard Todwong, the new NRM Secretary General/Courtesy photo By Stephen Bwire The recent appointment of Richard Todwong to the enviable post of NRM Secretary General isn’t a surprise considering his meteoric rise through the NRM political system from the time he graduated from university. My first contact with Todwong, who
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Some of the recovered drugs The police have uncovered a consignment of medicines from a private clinic in Nansana-Gganda in Wakiso District. The medicines which were found in Broch medical services had labels from Joint Medical Stores Nsambya, Government of Uganda, and USAID. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire
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Emma Mugisha, Stanbic Bank Executive Director Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced a new value proposition aimed at revitalizing the operations for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs) across Uganda. Emma Mugisha, Stanbic Bank Executive Director, said the move will help make SACCOs and
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President Yoweri Museveni The Parliament’s Appointments Committee has recommended for the replacement of Alice Kabyo as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister for Luweero Triangle-Rwenzori region. The Committee chaired by the Deputy Speaker Annet Anita Among on Wednesday declined to approve the appointment of Kaboyo, a
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