Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the People's Republic of China for the great contribution towards Africa's realization and attainment of independence even when China was still under developed. President Museveni made these remarks Sunday night while speaking at a dinner held at Kampala Serena Hotel to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the
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Uganda’s communications authority has warned radio and TV stations against broadcasting live content that "promotes a culture of violence amongst the public". It said it would take action against anyone violating broadcasting guidelines by suspending or revoking broadcasting licences. [caption id="attachment_4825" align="alignnone" width="810"] A copy of the letter[/caption] The order
Read MoreKenyan police have used batons and tear gas to break up a protest near the election commission headquarters in Nairobi. Protesters have been demanding the sacking and prosecution of senior officials there following the annulled presidential election last month, arguing that the officials favoured President Uhuru Kenyatta. [caption id="attachment_4822" align="alignnone"
Read MoreThe Ugandan parliament has adjourned after a raucous day in which MPs brawled in the chamber amid accusations that some members were carrying firearms. The adjournment followed repeated procedural objections to attempts to begin a debate about a controversial proposed constitutional change. If the proposed change goes ahead on lifting
Read MoreNakumatt and Tuskys shares will be owned by a holding company to be formed as part of the merger deal between the two retailers, reports the Standard Newspaper. The two, which control the retail business in Kenya, are currently reviewing the structure of the two businesses to facilitate the merger
Read MoreArua Municipality lawmaker, Ibrahim Abiriga has confirmed that the picture circulating of him urinating is true. Abiriga told local Television, NBS, that he badly needed to answer a call of nature hence the act. ""I was badly off yesterday and I wanted to urinate. Why are people spreading that picture?"
Read MoreA coalition of legislators opposed to the proposed lifting of the presidential age limit has vowed to paralyze business at parliament should police arrest any of them. Fourteen legislators drawn from the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM party and opposition told journalists at parliament on Monday afternoon that they have learnt
Read MorePolice has heavily deployed in various parts of Kampala ahead of the anticipated motion for a constitutional amendment to lift the cap on the presidential age limit. The headquarters of the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC, Uganda's biggest opposition party, is under siege by regular, anti-riot and anti-terrorism police. They have
Read MoreMPs opposed to the amendment of article 102 (b) of the 1995 constitution that intends to allow a person above 75 years of age to stand for President have provoked President Yoweri Museveni, asking him to declare his stand on the controversial issue. Addressing journalists at Parliament on Monday, Busiro
Read MoreUganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Monday visited communities in Entebbe where several women have been killed. The community shared valuable information with him. The President offered condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and also committed to apprehending whoever is behind the heinous crimes. Earlier in the day,
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