By James Wafula in Nairobi. Abrasive and tough talking Cabinet Secretary for trade and industry Gibson Kamau Kuria has threatened to shut down the Nation media house over what he termed its constant negative reporting on the government wondering whether it had become an opposition party. Kuria who tweeted unprintable insults at the Aga Khan…
By Jamesa Wafula in Nairobi. K enya Treasury and National Planning Cabinet Secretary Prof. Njuguna Ndungu presented his first budget in parliament June 15, 2023 alongside other EAC members Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, with a harsh reminder of the soaring public wage bill at Kshs 9.6 trillion saying the state had to freeze any new…
By Our Reporter. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, a prominent member of the Royal family of the United Arab Emirates, paid a visit to Entebbe International Airport on June 10, 2023. During his visit, he engaged in fruitful discussions with the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala,…
By Our Reporter. Media stakeholders under the National Mechanism on Safety of Journalists in Uganda attended a workshop on June 13, 2023 in Mbale city and June 15, in Arua city to discuss freedom of expression, access to information and safety of journalists. The workshops were organised with support from the Uganda National Commission for…
By Our Correspondent. On June 22, 2023, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Mozambique H.E. Col (Rtd) Fred Mwesigye paid a courtesy call on the former President of the Republic of Mozambique, H.E. Joaquim Chissano, at his office in Maputo. He was accompanied by Entebbe Airways Chief Executive Officer Mr. Oscar Semawere, the nominated Honorary Consul of…
By Stephen Ouma Bwire – Editor The recent by – election of the Local Council V in Bukedea district left a lot to be desired in the manner in which security agencies have continuously assaulted journalists. Security agencies led by Uganda Police who were overseeing the elections, assaulted NBS TV journalist Mr Eddy Enuru at…
By Our Correspondent in Strasbourg. A Lebanese Political and Human Rights activist Mr Omar Harfouch has officially held a meeting with the European Parliament Vice President Dr. Othmar Karas and Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to raise awareness about Lebanon. The development follows a June 13th, 2023 plenary session organized in the European Parliament in Strasbourg…
By Frank Serugo Kaheesi. Final results of Iringa rally; Point standing after Iringa:1.Yasin Nasser 302.Gurpal Sandhu 243.Manveer Birdi 214.Charles Bicco 19 IT’S a triple championships lead for Moil rally team of Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba after registering their maiden Tanzanian rally win. The Ford Fiesta R5 driver currently leads three championships, including the continental(…
By Stephen Ouma Bwire. The latest developments in the Uganda sports fraternity indicating gloss corruption has threatened to tear apart the National Council of Sports (NCS) and sports associations. Accusations by sports association’s officials that the NCS General Secretary Mr Patrick Egwel extorts money from the associations by making officials sign for more money than…
By Frank Serugo Kahesi. ARC standings after Pearl: 1. Yasin Nasser 54 2. Jas Mangat 42 3. Karan Patel 30 4. Rio Smith 24 Current NRC standing: 1. Yasin Nasser 198 2. Duncan Mubiru 173 3. Byron Rugomoka 160 4. Hassan Alwi 113 5. Ibrahim Lubega 72 2021 Africa Rally Championship runner-up and ARC2 champion,…