By Our Reporter. As the governments of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) launch a joint military operation against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, following recent attacks in Uganda attributed to this group, Amnesty International is calling on all parties to ensure the protection of civilians and adherence to international humanitarian…
By Zurah Nakabugo. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has vowed to fight electricity vandals and blamed the unregulated scrap industry for the vandalism of electrical installation equipment. “It has come to our realization that vandalizing electricity assets has a relationship with the unregulated scrap business in the country. I call upon…
By Frank Kaheesi Serugo in Johannesburg. MOIL-sponsored crew of Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba places Uganda at second overall position finish, as the 2021African rally championship closed curtains. Making their debut in South Africa, the moil crew raced wise against homeboy, Guy Botteril, who saw his rally end on day one. Boterill, their only competitor…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. Kenya civil society economic think tanks have accused the World Bank, and IMF of creating economic stagnation in the country. Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, ex-anti-corruption czar John Githongo and economist John Ndii claim the main 2022 Kenya presidential aspirants have no “clue” on how to fix the economy! The…
By Our Reporter. I have fought the good fight and kept the faith. I have completed the race” one could almost hear the words of St. Paul in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s two hour “farewell” speech to Kenyans. Kenyatta was making his eighth State of the nation address to both chambers of parliament and senate. But…
By Sarah Kibisi Acen. Uganda Government has intensified surveillance measures on most points of entry to curb spread of the deadly Omicron, a new COVID-19 variant, officials said. Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng said in a statement to Parliament that whereas the Omicron variant has not yet been detected in Uganda, government is…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. Kenya’s opposition leader Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga is set for a showdown with Deputy President William Ruto in the country’s 2022 transition elections, reports James Wafula in Nairobi. It will be the most closely contested polls a likely repeat of 2013 – 2017 “too close to call” but Raila schemers…
By Kenneth Arereng. The name Karitwa John sounds new in bodybuilding and it’s what motivated the young man to take the day as he defeated closest challenger, Lubega Godfrey. The event that took place on 20th November at Horsepower fitness centre Muyenga saw over 50 bodybuilders taking part in arguably the biggest and last event…
By Dorothy Nekesa. National Female Youth MP Phiona Nyamutoro and Kampala Lord Councillor Allan Mwesige watched on in disbelief and immediately caught the bug as the People With Disabilities (PWDs) took to the oval and displayed silky cricket skills on the International Day For People With Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3, 2021 at Lugogo Cricket…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. The usually composed ANC leader and One Kenya Alliance co-principal Musalia Mudavadi is a man who rarely loses his cool in public. Speaking in slow, modest tones, Mudavadi “Macharia” is always the voice of moderation and sobriety. But he appeared to lose his temper at President Uhuru Kenyatta’s latest campaign…