In November this year, High court judge Justice Esta Nambayo of Civil Division’s court directed controversial city businessman Mukesh Shukla to pay costs and damages to Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka after dismissing his Shs50bn case resulting from his business rivalry with late Bonny Mwebesa Katatumba. Shumuk through his lawyers led the Court to order President…
An official of the Bank of Uganda has died in an accident along the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway. The accident occurred on Sunday morning near Kajjansi Road Toll. “Tragically, early this morning, a fatal accident occurred on the Kampala—Entebbe Expressway. The car rolled several times, the driver died on spot,” said Allan Ssempebwa Kyobe, the Spokesperson of…
Vitamin D is essential for several bodily functions, including the absorption of calcium and the maintenance of bone health. A deficiency in vitamin D can lead to various health problems. Here are some common signs and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency: 1. Bone pain and muscle weakness: Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption, and a deficiency…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has threatened to suspend the disbursement of almost US$ 288m to Uganda meant for the rehabilitation of Kampala’s dilapidated road infrastructure system. The loan was effective July 2021. However, the bank said Uganda has failed to provide counterpart funding and has non-compliance with environmental and social safeguards. “In line…
Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, on Thursday announced a nationwide ban on New Year celebrations in solidarity with Palestinians as Israel continues its military campaign to crush Hamas in the Gaza Strip. “The whole Pakistani nation and the Muslim world are in a state of deep grief over the genocide of unarmed Palestinians, especially…
Israel launched new bombing strikes on Hamas militants Sunday, with hospital officials saying at least 35 people were killed in Gaza City and no signs that the fighting will end soon as the calendar turns to 2024. Israeli forces targeted the central part of the Gaza Strip, the narrow Palestinian territory along the Mediterranean Sea,…
President Paul Kagame has expressed determination to defend Rwanda amid threats of a possible invasion by DRC. “When we hear those who claim to be planning to attack and destroy the security of Rwanda, the question is: Is there anything we haven’t seen?” wondered Kagame. “We have experienced destruction; we have reached its lowest point,”…
