Shocking details have emerged following the arrest of two top security officers in Ntoroko district. On Sunday Gerald Atuhairwe, the Ntoroko district Police Commander and Brian Babishanga, the District Internal Security Officer were arrested for allegedly killing two civilians Erasmus Irumba and Richard Kanyoro Siet on allegations of illegal trading
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More than a quarter of the world's population now uses Facebook every month, the social network says. "As of this morning, the Facebook community is now officially two billion people," founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg posted. The milestone comes just 13 years after the network was founded by Mr
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Tanzania's President John Magufuli Tuesday met with a team of experts to discuss the building of a hydroelectric power dam at Stiegler’s Gorge in Selous Game Reserve, despite concerns from environmental experts. The meeting was part of the implementation of a government’s plan to end power shortages in the country,
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In preparation for the formal launch of Agency Banking services in Uganda, Stanbic Bank in collaboration with the Uganda Law Society have hosted an Agency Banking conference to discuss the potential implications of this new financial channel to the legal fraternity, financial stakeholders and potential agents. The event took place
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A globally acclaimed Investment Economist has expressed optimism that regional economies including Uganda will make a quick recovery following a period of economic downturn mainly occasioned by cautious election period and re-emergence of regional conflicts in hot spots such as Southern Sudan. Sanlam Group Investment Economist, Arthur Kamp in an
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Uganda’s State House has said that it only pays school fees to students, but doesn’t offer scholarships. This revelation was made by the State House Comptroller, Lucy Nakyobe while appearing before the Parliament’s Committee of Equal Opportunities on Tuesday to answer questions related to State House scholarships. The meeting between
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African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina has won the prestigious World Food Prize for his work to boost yields and farm incomes. Dr Adesina said providing millions of farmers with seeds and fertilisers was vital to boost development. He added that 98% of the world's 800 million undernourished people live
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Tanzania has banned the export of food grain following concerns over an increase in food smuggling to neighbouring countries. At the weekend, the authorities seized 10 tracks of food products reportedly heading to Kenya at Tarekea in North Tanzania. Speaking at a national Eidd al-Fitr ceremony in northern Tanzania's Kilimanjaro
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A Uganda Peoples Defence Focces (UPDF) officer at the rank of Lt Colonel has been arrested over a botched arms deal in the western district of Ntoroko that left to people dead. According to a press statement issued by Brig Richard Karemire, the Uganda army spokesperson, Lt Colonel, Richard Muhangi,
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Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, Frank Mwesigwa has said Kyadondo East parliamentary hopeful, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine risked being disqualified from the race. Mwesigwa revealed this moments after Bobi had been released from police custody and new venue for his rally agreed on. "We have agreed on a new venue
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