Kayihura’s road to jail How the former IGP became a victim of his own success, internal power struggles and changing geopolitics By Andrew M. Mwenda Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kale Kayihura, was the longest servicing officer in a top and sensitive security position under President Yoweri Museveni. He
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The Emirates Airline Foundation along with Outreach to Africa (OTA) has established a school with three sections; nursery, primary and secondary; The Emirates Airline Foundation campus in Geme village near Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Uganda. The campus is presently catering for 850 pupils and students in both day and
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The former chief executive of Kenya’s indebted Nakumatt Supermarkets will be investigated over the loss of KShs18 billion (UShs692.4 billion) worth of stock, an administrator for the retailer said on Thursday. Nakumatt went into voluntary supervision earlier this year after seeking protection from its creditors. Nakumatt, which grew from a
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Barclays Bank of Kenya (BBK) has won the first round of the case against a local company laying claims to its South African parent firm’s name, Absa, reports the Daily Nation. High Court Judge Mary Kasango has declined to temporarily stop BBK from using the name Absa as sought by
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World Cup 2018: Argentina 0-3 Croatia Argentina are facing the prospect of an early World Cup exit after a dreadful error from goalkeeper Willy Caballero set Croatia on their way to victory and a place in the last 16. On a night when so much was expected of Argentina captain
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Uganda's Leader of Opposition in Parliament has bashed President Museveni's speech on national security saying it was necessary to a particular section of Ugandans. LoP, Winnie Kiiza made these remarks on Thursday during a live twitter chat to assess the performance of the 10th parliament. "If I am to give
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The Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) has arrested five former bodyguards of Gen Kale Kayihura, the detained ex police chief. According to state media, the five werr arrested together with his Paersoanl Assistant. The of bodyguards and PA were netted in connection with criminal activities including their alleged repatriation of
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The State Minister for Relief and Disaster Preparedness, Musa Ecweru has warned spies operating in Uganda under the guise of being refugees to stop, saying government will deal with them decisively. Ecweru made this warning on Wednesday during a function to commemorate Refugees day. Speaking at the same event, the
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has today launched a new e-system to manage the administration of privileges and immunities to foreign diplomats. The new Protocol Information Management System (PIMS) was launched by Hon. Henry Oryem Okello, the Minister of State for International Affairs and Ms. Rosa Malango, the UN
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dfcu Bank has appointed Andrew Kabeera as the new Chief Operating Officer. A seasoned banker with experience spanning over 13 years, Kabeera is responsible for among other aspects establishing operational excellence and great experience across all touch points and driving the strategic goal of Superior financial performance on cost income
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