Kawempe Police Station in Kampala has temporarily been closed by authorities after one of the suspects in the cells tested positive for Coronavirus. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Station, Patrick Onyango the incident happened on Wednesday when one of the suspects, a male teen of 15 years who had been arrested on allegations of…
A directive by the Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi to all headteachers across Uganda to return capitation grant in line with the public finance Act 2015, has caused excitement and worry among stakeholders. Headteachers who may not have properly used the money well are worried while teachers, Askari’s and cleaners who did not get…
Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has dragged city lawyer Andrew Karamagi to court for alleged defamation. Dr. Sudhir through his lawyers of Galisonga and Company Advocates filed the suit before the Civil Division of High Court in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. According to the businessman, Karamagi posted on his Facebook page statements that were allegedly false and defamatory.…
The family of the late Yosiya Mafigiri on Monday with deep sorrow announced the passing of their son and Advocate Sam Mafigiri who reportedly collapsed and died on spot. Born on April, 11, 1979, Mafigiri succumbed to a Cardiac arrest on Monday September 7, 2020. “It’s with deep sorrow that we report the passing of…
All indications are that a dead year will not be declared, schools will reopen soon, and national exams usually set by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in November and December, will likely go ahead, in March 2021. According to a letter recently written by the Minister of Education Janet Kataha Museveni to Finance Minister…
The Directorate of the Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its offices to the public after a staff tested positive for the Covid-19. According to the statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo, members of the public, DPP field staff and stakeholders have been advised not to visit the office…
Cristiano Ronaldo made history in Portugal’s 2-0 win over Sweden, as the legendary footballer became the first European to reach 100 international goals with the first of his two goals in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday. The reigning champions visited Sweden with their captain Ronaldo back in the squad after the 35-year-old Juventus forward…
What Joshua Cheptegei can do, Jacob Kiplimo will strive to emulate. Ugandan 19-year-old former junior world champion Kiplimo on Tuesday showed he will be the man World record holder Cheptegei keeps and eye on, after he pulled off a stunning come-from behind 5000m win at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava. As Ethiopian World Championship silver…
The Ministry of education and sports has set a date for the reopening of the international schools in Uganda but must observe strict standard operating procedures (SoPs). According to the ministry, the general guidelines on safety measures for reopening of education institutions shall also apply to international schools in Uganda. “However, given that these schools…
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