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Crime

Court Imposes Sanctions On Lawyers Who Reject Service Of Case Files

The Court of Appeal has ruled that in future, lawyers who refuse to receive court documents on behalf of their clients should be held personally accountable for their decision and pay costs in such cases. This land mark decision was made on

April 23, 2022

East Africa

EAC Leaders Agree On Regional Forces To End DRC Insurgencies

The seven countries of the East African Community (EAC) have agreed to set up a regional military force to try to end decades of bloodshed caused by militant activity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya said. Despite billions of dollars spent

April 23, 2022

News

MPs Grill Naguru-Nakawa Land Investors

Parliament’s adhoc committee investigating the Naguru-Nakawa land row is probing the manner in which some companies and individuals acquired land. The committee interacted with some of the companies and individuals of interest including Anil Damani, a private investor. Damani told the committee

April 23, 2022

Politics

EAC: Ugandans Must Tap Into DRC Opportunities For Bigger Market -Kadaga

The first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga has welcomed the admission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into the East African Community (EAC), saying that the development provides huge economic benefits to the country.

April 23, 2022

Politics

Unmasked: Security Exposes NUP’s Alexanderia Marino Lies,Sympathy Seeker As Torture Victim

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) have clarified on claims by a one Marinos Alexandria aka Esther a woman being presented by the National Unity Platform leadership as a victim of torture by the state security operatives. Marinos claims she was punished

April 23, 2022

Politics

Court of Appeal Upholds MP Wilfred Niwagaba’s Victory

The Court of Appeal has upheld the victory of Wilfred Niwagaba as the Ndorwa East Member of Parliament. Niwagaba’s victory was challenged by Dr. Protazio Begumisa, the former National Resistance Movement-NRM party candidate on allegations of bribery and falsification of results during the January

April 23, 2022

Security

UPDF Dustbins NUP Supporter Rape Allegations

Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier Sgt Ali Hassan Matovu and a civilian Erias Ssengoba have denied kidnapping and raping National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Alexandros Marinos. Marinos revealed to party members and journalists on Wednesday that she was kidnapped on March

April 23, 2022

East Africa

Just In: Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki Passes On

President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that retired President Mwai Kibaki has passed away. Uhuru announced in address at State House that Kibaki died on the night of Thursday, April 21. At the time of his death, the former president was 90 years

April 22, 2022

Business

Minister Anite Hails Tireless Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu For Changing Youth Livelihoods, Setting Up Modern Agro-processing Plant

The State Minister for Investment and Privatisation Evelyn Anite, has lauded property mogul, Hamis Kiggundu, for creating jobs and opportunities for young people in Uganda. The minister who was accompanied by a team of officials from the Free-Trade Zone Authority made remarks

April 21, 2022

Sports

Just In: Manchester United Appoint Erik Ten Hag As New Manager

Manchester United have appointed Erik ten Hag as Men’s First Team Manager, subject to work visa requirements, from the end of this season until June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year. John Murtough, Football Director, said: “During the

April 21, 2022