How authentic are the police, court bond papers?
By Namuddu Naava About a month back, a friend was released from Kigo prison where…
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Facebook launches Instagram lite for Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook has announced the launch of Instagram Lite to Sub-Saharan Africa, a new, lightweight version…
Tanzania’s John Magufuli: a brilliant start but an ignominious end
Aikande Clement Kwayu, University of Wisconsin-Madison John Joseph Pombe Magufuli was a man who deftly…
UNHCR’s Grandi calls for support for Uganda’s refugee response program
“Uganda is proud to lead a positive narrative on refugees and to demonstrate not only our humanity, but that together refugees and host communities can thrive,” said Namuyangu.
Kyagulanyi declares self winner, calls for peaceful demonstrations
BY URN The former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi…
Mabirizi starts process to remove Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo from office
According to Article 144 of the Constitution, a Judicial officer may be removed from office only for inability to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of the body or mind, misbehavior or misconduct or incompetence.
Ssemujju Nganda announces bid for speaker
BY URN The ChiefOpposition Whip in parliament and Kira Municipality MP, Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda has…
UN, National Women’s Council call for health insurance scheme
The National Health Insurance Bill, 2019 is currently before Parliament but recent media reports indicated that government was considering withdrawing it following disagreements between various stakeholders including the private sector, National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and different insurance regulatory authorities.
US senators reiterate need to review relations with Uganda
BY URN Two United States Senators have written to the Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
Banks withhold unregistered Saccos Emyooga funds
By Our Reporter Several Saccos in greater Masaka region are yet accessed funds under the…