Queen Elizabeth to recognize three young Ugandans London, UK | QUEEN’S YOUNG LEADERS | Three young Ugandans are in London to receive the Queen’s Young Leaders Award from the Queen of England at Buckingham Palaceon June 29. They are 19-year-old Joel Baraka, Favourite Driciru, 27, and Ruth Nabembezi, 21. The Award celebrates inspiring young …
Read More »Don’t hoot at other drivers
Don’t hoot at drivers.It is rude and potentially dangerous Kampala, Uganda| MOTORING GURU | Kampala is suddenly a city of traffic lights at almost every junction and multiple lanes on each road. Trouble is a few motorists are determined to overlook them. Am I the only one hearing this, or …
Read More »EXPOSED: Uganda’s secret GMO research
Unknown to most Ugandans, NARO currently runs one of the most active GMO research facilities on the African continent Kampala, Uganda| ANDREW S. KAGGWA | Barbara Ntambirweki, a research fellow with Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) is preparing for a bit fight – against introduction into the country of Genetically …
Read More »UPDATE: Record 65.6 million people displaced worldwide
Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | Devastating conflicts, violence and persecution in Syria, South Sudan and elsewhere left a record 65.6 million people uprooted from their homes by the end of 2016, the UN said Monday. That number marks a jump of just 300,000 from the end of 2015, but is …
Read More »At least 40 killed in C.Africa day after ceasefire agreed
Clashes erupt in C. Africa a day after peace deal Bangui, Central African Republic | AFP | Intense fighting in the Central African Republic killed at least 40 people Tuesday and injured dozens more, dashing hopes for stability in the strife-torn country the day after the signing of a ceasefire deal. …
Read More »FIFA probes Uganda FA chief Magogo over illegal ticket sales
Kampala, Uganda | AFP | The head of Uganda’s football association Moses Magogo said Tuesday he was under investigation by FIFA over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale of 2014 World Cup tickets. According to a letter sent from FIFA to Magogo that was seen by AFP, the football …
Read More »VIDEO: Dr. Nyanzi’s mental examination stayed
VIDEO: Dr. Nyanzi’s mental examination stayed Buganda Road Court has halted proceedings in which the state sought to have Dr. Stella Nyanzi’s mental status examined, pending determination of a constitutional court petition. Dr Nyanzi’s lawyers petitioned court challenging the constitutionality of various sections of the Mental Treatment Act. The court …
Read More »VIDEO: Mujib Kasule issues statement on FUFA Elections
VIDEO: Mujib Kasule issues statement on FUFA elections Former footballer Mujib Kasule has explained the circumstances under which soccer governing body FUFA disqualified him from the race to challenge Moses Magogo for the presidency of the association in August’s elections. Kasule said the FUFA Electoral Commission came up with many new …
Read More »Rivers United snatch 2-1 win against 10-man KCCA FC
FT: ?? Rivers Utd (NGR) 2 KCCA FC (UGA) 1 ?? To be played: Club Africain (TUN) v FUS Rabat (MAR) Early goals by Bernard Ovoke and Frederick Obomate gave Rivers United a 2-0 lead after 15 minutes on a rain-drenched pitch on Tuesday as the Nigerians edged KCCA FC in their …
Read More »Catholic Church clarifies on Ugandan priest’s wedding
Archbishop John Baptist Odama has issued a statement explaining the circumstances under which a Ugandan priest was allowed by Pope Francis to get married, and what is expected of him thereafter. Odama said that while Paul Nyahanga recieved dispensation from the obligations of the clerical state, he is expected carry on …
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