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Sat, 05 Mar 2022 09:14:27 GMT
Uganda-DRC Reparations Verdict Raises Questions About the Price of Justice
[The Conversation Africa] In 2005, the International Court of Justice found that Uganda had committed serious violations of international law during the 1998-2003 war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:49:52 GMT
List - African Countries Refuse to Participate in Vote Condemning Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
[Nile Post] An emergency session of the UN General Assembly saw many African states excuse themselves from a voting process that sought to condemn Russia's Invasion of Ukraine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:39:42 GMT
10 Human Rights Violation Cases Filed in Courts Against Police Every Day
[Nile Post] At least 10 cases are taken to court against the Uganda Police Force over violation of human rights, the Nile Post has learnt.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:31:40 GMT
Coffee Farmers Unhappy After World Body Exit
[allAfrica] Harare -- Uganda has assured its coffee farmers and exporters that their prized cash crop will still be in high demand in the international market despite the country pulling out from an important coffee pact.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:30:43 GMT
EC Kicks Off Verification of Administrative Units for Women Councils
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission(EC) has kicked off verification of administrative units and preparatory activities to conduct women councils and committees elections across the country.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:29:53 GMT
It Is a Big Challenge to Have a Long-Distance Relationship - Chameleone Opens Up On Upcoming Tusker Malt Conversessions Show
[Nile Post] Jose Chameleone's controversy is as famous as his musical talents, with one of his most recent tabloid fodder being his enigmatic long-distance relationship with his spouse, Daniella Atim.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:29:07 GMT
Kaweesi Murder - Tortured Kamwenge Mayor Awarded Shs1.4 Billion In Compensation
[Nile Post] The Kamwenge town Godfrey Byamukama who was in 2017 tortured by Police after being accused of participation in the gruesome murder of AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi was awarded shs1.4 billion in compensation for the torture.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:42:09 GMT
Madina Eyes Entebbe Ladies Open Conquest
[Daily News] TANZANIA top golfer Madina Iddi is among the top East and Central African players vying for theEntebbe Ladies Golf Open Championship which tees off on Friday in Uganda.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:25:29 GMT
Legislators Query Fate of Ugandans in Ukraine
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Members of Parliament have asked for a position statement from the government on the plight of Ugandans caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:03:01 GMT
MPs Demand to Meet Russian Firm Over Vehicle Surveillance Project
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Members of Parliament want to meet the management of the Russian firm contracted to implement the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS).

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:41:36 GMT
Manzoki Goal Helps Vipers Beat Bright Stars
[Nile Post] Paul Kiwanuka suffered a disappointing return to the St. Mary's Stadium as Vipers SC secured a 2-1 victory over his Bright Stars side on Wednesday afternoon.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:02:57 GMT
Legislators Worried About High Cost of Essential Commodities
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The high costs of essential household commodities are worrying and Members of Parliament want government to take action and stall rising prices.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:59:01 GMT
Vaccination Shouldn't Be Mandatory - Law Society
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As Parliament processes the Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2021, Uganda Law Society (ULS) wants the proposal for mandatory Covid-19 vaccination dropped and allow the public to consent to it.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:06:43 GMT
Rising Commodity Prices Worry Legislators
[Nile Post] The high costs of essential household commodities are worrying and Members of Parliament want government to take action and stall rising prices.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:54:07 GMT
DP Blasts "Foolish Galatians" in Govt for Failure to Support Herbalist Ssenfuka's Research in Cancer, Diabetes Cure
[Nile Post] Opposition Democratic Party has blasted government for ignoring "a great brain" in researcher, David Ssenfuka, the man behind the herbal medicine that cures cancer and diabetes.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:23:44 GMT
Mulago Hospital Boss Arrested
[Nile Post] The Mulago National Referral Hospital Executive Director Dr. Byarugaba Baterana has been arrested by the State House Health Monitoring Unit.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:06:44 GMT
Operation Shuja - 16 ADF Fighters Killed as UPDF Targets Top Commanders
[Nile Post] The UPDF has killed 16 Allied Democratic Forces rebels and rescued 12 children who had been kidnapped by the group the UPDF Commander of Land Forces, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:56:31 GMT
All Set for Fourth Elgon Open Edition - Golf
[Nile Post] Mbale City will be a hive of activity this weekend as Mbale Sports Club hosts its flagship golf tournament,"the Elgon Open" on Saturday March, 5, 2022 for its fourth edition.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:51:16 GMT
Ugandan Fighters Ready to Take on Mixed Martial Arts
[Nile Post] Combat fighting sports lays claim as one of the most popular sports disciplines in the country with much of that fame attributed to the emergence of Edward Golola with kick boxing over a decade ago.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:50:05 GMT
Uganda Seeks to Help Stranded Citizens Flee Ukraine to Neighbouring Countries
[Nile Post] Government has said it is working around the clock to ensure it helps Ugandans escape the Russian invasion in Ukraine by going to neighbouring countries.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:48:23 GMT
Uganda Rolls Out e-Passport Issuance System at Its London Mission
[Nile Post] Uganda's High Commission in London has officially launched the operationalization of a new e-passport application and issuance system at the mission premises.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:44:27 GMT
Works At Muyembe-Nakapiripirit Road Behind Schedule
[Nile Post] Works at the construction of Muyembe- Nakapiripirit road are behind schedule, the minister of Works and Transport Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has said.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:36:05 GMT
"Use Your Phone Camera to Expose NRM's Excesses" - Bobi Wine
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused the government of continuing to torture its supporters even amidst the current outpouring of protest against the acts countrywide.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:21:39 GMT
"Individuals Are Behind Recent Spate of School Fires" - Lukwago
[Nile Post] Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has tasked police to carry out serious investigations that have gutted schools in the past, adding that Ugandans are tired of empty promises.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:35:37 GMT
Excel Construction to Reap U.S.$23.2 Million From Oil Deal
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A local construction firm, Excel will earn US$23.2 million in building well pads, 2.5km fence, access roads and water intake points in the Kingfisher oil development project under CNOOC Uganda on the shores of Lake ...

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:41:18 GMT
Ugandan Rebel Joseph Kony - the Latest U.S. Arrest Bid Raises Questions
[The Conversation Africa] The US, through its embassy in the Central African Republic, recently published a warrant offering up to US$5 million for information leading to the capture of Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. The US had previously announced the...

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:59:02 GMT
Teachers in Refugee Districts Demand Improved Welfare
[Observer] Teachers operating in refugee-hosting districts in the West Nile region have asked the government to improve their welfare in both monetary and non-monetary aspects.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:56:43 GMT
Prisons Okays Public Visits to Inmates as Dr. Byabashaija Directs Relaxation of Covid-19 Restrictions
[Nile Post] The Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr.Johnson Byabashaija has directed that the strict Covid rules imposed after the onset of the pandemic be eased with immediate effect.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:56:40 GMT
Contempt Between Lawyers and Judges
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- On Feb. 22, while appearing at the Court of Appeal, Male Mabirizi's lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde, asked the presiding judge, Justice Christopher Madrama, to remain "judiciously alert". Mabairizi, a litigious lawyer, is a...

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:24:52 GMT
65 Year Old Nurse Disarms Robbers Who Attacked Her Clinic
[Nile Post] A 65-year-old nurse has been hailed for bravery after disarming two robbers who attacked her health facility in Kasokoso, Kireka in Wakiso district.



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