Mulago National Referral Hospital is again in the spotlight, after being dragged to the High Court by a mother who claims that her baby went missing in the hands of Mulago staff on December 26,2015. Fatuma Nakayima and Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) have sued the Executive Director …
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In this week’s issue of The Independent: COMMENT Yahya Jams: Gambian President Yahya Jammeh’s decision to cling to power after initially conceding defeat in the Dec.01 election might be a result of his fear about how the victorious opposition might treat him. That has lessons for those opposing President Yoweri …
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Jailed Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere appeared at Jinja Magistrates Court for mention of his case where he was informed he faces 11 more charges including terrorism, aggravated robbery, murder and attempted murder. Mumbere was arrested soon after the recent Kasese clashes where up to 100 civilians and police officers were killed. His lawyer Caleb …
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Ugandan entertainer, comedian, and actress Anne Kansiime posted news Monday on her website and facebook page, “Anne Kansiime changes managment” that created excitement online. THE STATEMENT: Sadly as they say, even good things must come to an end. And as for you Mr Johnson Mujungu the mukiga normad destined to conquer the …
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Jailed Rwenzururu King Charles Wesley Mumbere will reappear at Jinja Magistrates Court for mention of his case. Mumbere was last month charged with murder of a Police Constable Godfrey Kasimba, and remanded as investigations into his case continue. He appeared before Chief Magistrate John Francis Kaggwa who could not record his …
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VIDEO: Legislators from the restive Kasese district have hit back at the International Criminal Court – urging the institution to consider the merit in their petition rather than clinging on the red tape that must be followed in filing cases to the global judicial body. The legislators were responding to comments …
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VIDEO: Who is Winnie Byanyima? How would one describe her political career?…. One would say she was born in the Democratic Party, baptized in the NRM and confirmed in the Forum for Democratic Change FDC. NBS’ Isabella Tugume looks at the story behind Eng. Winnie Byanyima, the Ugandan Executive Director of …
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VIDEO: Winnie Byanyima’s declaration that she would stand for the country’s presidency if she is endorsed by FDC has met a lot of criticism. Though most Ugandans believe that she has the right qualities to lead this country, many say taking the mantle from her husband Dr. Kiiza Besigye, would be …
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VIDEO: Today was supposed to be the last day for the final exit of Chinese traders operating illegally in the central business district, until government extended the deadline. Unaware of the government extension, angry legislators sitting on the parliamentary committee of trade clashed with the Trade minister Amelia Kyambadde demanding to know …
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The latest threat to commercial banking? At the end of November 2016, the Uganda Revenue Authority’s staff Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) held up to Shs12.6 billion on its account as the cumulative savings of its members.That amount is triple the minimum capital requirement to start a Tier II bank …
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