Police have confirmed the attack on three opposition legislators' homes, saying factory made hand grenades were used. "We have established with the help of our experts these are factory made hand grenades with less shattering effect," reads a statement by Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Emillian Kayima. The police statement comes
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The plan by Government to supply contraceptives to pupils in schools in order to curb teenage pregnancies hangs in balance after MPs questioned it implementation. They now want the programme stopped until guidelines on how to successfully implement the programme are in place. Taking on to the floor of Parliament,
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A Zimbabwean journalist has been detained over a story alleging that used underwear had been distributed to ruling Zanu-PF supporters on First Lady Grace Mugabe's behalf, his lawyers say. NewsDay reporter Kenneth Nyangani was likely to face "criminal defamation" charges, the lawyers added. Zanu-PF MP Esau Mupfumi distributed the underwear,
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John Magufuli, Tanzania’s no-nonsense leader, has revealed that he has a monthly salary of 9m Tanzanian shillings ($4,008, £3,030) approximately Uganda Shs14.3m. This would work out at about a quarter of the amount his predecessor Jakaya Kikwete got, if figures collected by the Africa Review three years ago are correct. President
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Wiping sweat from his forehead under a roasting sun after today's morning training session, influential midfielder Tony Mawejje understands the difficult position that the Uganda Cranes team faces going into Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Ghana. With the Cranes trailing Group ‘E’ leaders Egypt by two points, Uganda needs a
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Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development officials are set to be grilled by Parliament after Speaker Rebecca Kadaga summoned them to explain the whereabouts of Shs39bn gratuity funds of ex-employees of the defunct East African Airways Corporation (EAAC). This is after the ex-workers petitioned the speaker on Tuesday, demanding
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Ugandan consumers are literally spoilt for choice as more internet providers unveil unique products and services. The latest is Wananchi Cable Uganda Ltd that launched its operations in Uganda on Tuesday with the introduction of the super fast internet speed of 100 Mbps. The service will be offered through Wananchi
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The order paper of today’s Parliamentary sitting indicates that the Constitutional (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2017 commonly referred to as Age Bill will have its first reading this afternoon. [caption id="attachment_5004" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Today's order paper[/caption] The order paper obtained by Business Focus shows that Igara West MP, Raphael Magyezi, the
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After falling 1-0 away home to Egypt on Sept. 5, the Uganda Cranes hope to secure an important victory against third-placed Ghana when the two sides meet in a crucial penultimate 2018 World Cup qualifying game this weekend. While the Cranes secured an important 1-0 win over Group E leaders
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The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR), a benchmark lending rate for commercial banks, to 9.5% in October, down from 10% in August 2017. This means that commercial banks are expected to follow suit by reducing on their interest rates charged on borrowers. Releasing the
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