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Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed as false a story reportedly circulating on social media of 23 Ugandan prisoners said to be on death row over drug trafficking offences. According to a statement released Monday, the ministry said the list of 23 is actually of those who were previously …

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has urged parliamentarians to ensure proper implementation of government projects instead of waiting for postmortem reports from accountability committees. Kadaga made these remarks while addressing the 3rd Annual General Meeting of African Parliamentarians on Development Evaluation in Khartoum, Sudan …

Experts demand more money for Non-communicable Diseases Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA | Demands by some experts for more investment in medicines, facilities, and training of medical staff to handle rising cases of diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart diseases that are technically referred to as Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has explained results of recent Uganda by-elections, saying the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has done well despite several weaknesses in the party. He however is unhappy with the political behavour he witnessed in some constituencies, where opponents are tuanted and inimidation rampant. “The NRM, …

THIS WEEK: We can’t afford Independence Day celebrations, Kiir July 09 is a memorable day for south Sudanese for it’s when Africa’s youngest nation marks its independence and therefore calls for celebration. But, this year nationals were treated to a statement by the president that the country couldn’t organize a …

THIS WEEK: Aga Khan marks 60 years of commitment to faith On July 11, His Highness the Aga Khan marked his Diamond Jubilee, (60 years) as the 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the world’s Shia Ismaili Muslims. This worldwide celebration brings together the global Ismaili community, partners of the …

THIS WEEK:  Ssebaana death stirs DP wrangles The death of former party president John Ssebaana Kizito was enough to stir the simmering tensions among various sections of the Democratic Party.  The burial of Ssebaana in Luweero district turned into an arena of insults and fistfights between factions aligned to Kampala …

THIS WEEK: Express FC boss Nakiwala criticized over state of footballer Express FC Chairperson, Hon Florence Nakiwala, also Minister of State for Youth and Children has received sharp criticism for stating that Express FC cannot help Vincent Onyebuche, a Nigerian footballer who is in a dire state with a broken …

THIS WEEK: Hilton Boss hails Ugandan workers The Aya Group Chairman Hamid Mohammed Mohammed has hailed the new team of employee at his Hilton Hotel. It is an iconic 5-star luxury Hotel situated on one of Kampala’s original hills offering world-class hospitality to international and regional travelers **** Share on: …

THIS WEEK: Kenyatta warns rivals on use of courts to delay elections As Aug.08 when Kenya goes to the polls fast approaches, presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta who is vying for a second term of office has expressed reservations on the judiciary. Speaking during a rally in western Kenya, Kenyatta who …