We are told that it is true. The government of Uganda reportedly failed to pay Kenya the hospital bills of Hon Eriya Kategaya. The Hospital bills in Nairobi were paid for by the deceased’s family friend. However, the NRM Government spent about 2 Billion Uganda shillings for his burial ceremony. But some […]
At least 18 students from Makerere University who were arrested on Monday this week during a students’ strike over tuition fees were sent to Luzira Upper Prison until next week. Among the students sent Luzira include Makerere University Councilor Bernard Luyiga, who on Tuesday collapsed from a Police Cell in Kampala. The suspects […]
Members of parliament have disagreed over the summoning of the minister for Karamoja and First Lady Janet Museveni by the Public Accounts Committee. The committee is considering summoning the first lady after she was named in the Auditor General’s Report among the people who allegedly used PRDP funds for private travels to Israel. The report […]
Here’s a post that Eric Schimidt, Google Executive Chairman made after visiting Africa last week. I thought it would be a worthwhile read. After a week of business meetings in the cities of sub-saharan africa, we can surely say three things are new for the continent: a) the despotic leadership in Africa from the 1970s […]
Lwemiyaga country MP Theodore Ssekikubo has finally broken his silence about police summons. Ssekikubo says that he is ready to hand himself to the Special Investigation Unit as soon as he gets to town. Ssekikubo explains that there is no reason for him to hide since he has not committed any crime. He however says […]
Pioneer easy Bus Company maintains that the increase in bus fares effected this morning, will stay until Parliament releases its report on the matter. The Chief executive officer of pioneer Easy Buses Fred Senogga says where they have been charging 500 shillings, they are going to be charging 800, while fares previously at 800 shillings, […]
Health activists are to meet lawmakers next week to devise mechanisms of how to drastically reduce infant and maternal mortality. The planned meeting comes at a time when more women and children continue to die due to preventable deaths. The coordinator child health now campaign at World Vision Richard Kintu says they want policy makers […]
The member of parliament of Bukooli Islands has threatened to mobilize residents for a demonstration over attacks from crocodiles. This follows an incident yesterday that left one resident killed by a crocodile. Speaking to journalists, Okeyo Peter said the latest incident has raised the number of people killed by crocodiles this year to 16. He […]
The government is calling on members of the public to engage in activities to reduce the risk of disasters in their areas. The call comes as the country joins the rest of the world to commemorate the disaster risk reduction week ending today. Speaking to journalists today the state minister for disaster preparedness and refugees […]
The Duke of Kent Prince Edward is in Uganda to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations His highness the duke who is to represent the queen of England Queen Elizabeth the Second for the celebrations arrived today morning with his entourage. He was received at Entebbe International Airport by the Minister of Water and Environment Professor […]