Uganda has summoned Rwanda’s ambassador in Kampala to explain why there have been disruptions at the main border crossings between the two countries. Rwandan authorities are said to have blocked most cargo trucks from Uganda and media reports say Rwandans have also been stopped from crossing into Uganda. The Rwandan
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Vivo Energy plc (“Vivo Energy”) Friday announced the completion of the transaction with Engen Holdings (Pty) Limited (“Engen” or “EHL”), previously announced on 18 September 2018. The transaction adds operations in eight new countries and 230 Engen-branded service stations to Vivo Energy’s network, taking its total presence to over 2,000
Read MoreCharles Sirleaf, the son of former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was arrested in the capital, Monrovia, on Thursday night, justice officials have confirmed. He was a deputy governor of the Central Bank during the unlawful and unregulated printing of close to $104m (£78m) worth of local banknotes. Justice Minister Musa
Read MoreMPs have protested the move by landlords to continue charging rent in US dollars, arguing that there is no need for Ugandans to meet their rent obligations in a foreign currency. The Legislator’s objection followed a meeting between MPs on the Parliamentary Physical Infrastructural Committee and Landlords under their umbrella
Read MoreThe Uganda government has said there’s no witch hunt for Rwandans in Uganda. Addressing the media at Uganda Media Centre this morning, government Spokesman, Ofwono Opondo said: “There’s also nobody from Rwanda being held by the Ugandan authorities for any reason. We would like to send a clear message
Read MoreKenya President UhuruKenyatta has reshuffled the Cabinet days after talking tough on mega corruption in his government, the Daily Nation reports. In the changes announced on Friday morning, Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has been fired and replaced by his Education counterpart Amina Mohamed. Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) Chairman
Read MoreThe recently released report by parliament’s Committee of Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) on closure of seven defunct banks continues to cause unease in the country. One of the findings of the report puts on the spot legal firm MMAKS for its alleged conflict of interest in the
Read MoreUganda’s President Yoweri Museveni Thursday congratulated Muhammadu Buhari for being re-elected Nigeria’s President for the second term. He also said that Uganda and Nigeria will continue to work towards strengthening their social, political and economic ties. “I congratulate His Excellency @MBuhari upon his re-election as President of Nigeria. I also
Read MoreThe Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has responded to the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Irene Mulyagonja’s letter directing Internal Security Organisation (ISO) to investigate the former Chairperson of the parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), Abdu Katuntu and his team over corruption allegations
Read Moredfcu Bank has today announced a contribution of Shs15m as one of the sponsors of the upcoming Transformational Leadership Forum and the Kirk Wallum Jazz concert slated for 7th March 2019. The contribution is towards fundraising efforts for the Rotary Blood Bank at Mengo Hospital which was constructed by Rotary
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