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MP Nsereko’s Troubles Escalate As High Court Summons Him Over 2021 Polls

The High Court in Kampala has summoned Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammad Nsereko to appear and be cross-examined in a 2021 election petition filed by NUP’s Fred Nyanzi. Nsereko is the only witness mentioned in his response to Nyanzi’s petition which

November 8, 2022

News

Gen. Museveni Shakes UPDF, Appoints Lt Gen Charles Okidi New UPDAF Commander

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces has appointed Lt Gen Charles Okidi as the overall commander of Uganda People’s Defence Air Forces (UPDAF). The changes were last evening Monday 6th November 2022 announced

November 8, 2022

Africa·Business·East Africa·National News·Travel·World News

Have An African Passport? These African Countries Do Not Require a Visa For You To Visit

From the Atlas Mountains to the desert safaris, traveling and exploring Africa is a unique experience. Charming, friendly, original, and energetic, visiting other African nations and cultures is perfect for those seeking a unique experience and a different outlook of the world.

November 7, 2022

Health·Uganda

Govt Extends Ebola Lockdown in Mubende, Kassanda For Three More Weeks

Gov’t on Saturday extended a three-week lockdown on two districts at the centre of an Ebola outbreak which has claimed over 50 lives, curbing travel and closing public places. Since the outbreak was declared in the central district of Mubende on September

November 7, 2022

National News·Uganda

President Museveni Hosts Indian Community To Diwali, Commends Them On Contribution To Economic Development

President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Indian community in Uganda for its contribution to the economic development of the country and appealed to them to encourage more people to exploit the vast investment opportunities here “I congratulate you on your diwali this

November 7, 2022

Health

Body Of Iddi Amin’s Son Returned Who Died In Egypt Flown Home For Decent Burial

The body of former Ugandan president Idi Amin Dada’s son, Abdul Nasser Alemi Mwanga Amin, has been from back home for burial. Amin’s family disclosed that their kin died recently in one of the hospitals in Egypt. After arriving in Uganda, a requiem mass was

November 5, 2022

East Africa·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News·Trending·Uganda

ERA Roots For Renewable Energy & Expanding Connection To National Power Grid – Eng. Waako

The Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), Engineer Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has said that the Authority is currently working on a framework for private investment into power transmission and renewable energy, in a bid to operationalize the Electricity (Amendment)

November 5, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·Hot Take·National News

Minister Okaasai, Engineer Ziria Call On Ugandans To Embrace Opportunities In Renewable Energy

The State Minister for Energy, Sidronius Okaasai Opolot has urged Ugandans and the business community to embrace the usage of renewable energy because it’s one of the keys to Uganda’s socio-economic transformation. While delivering his speech during the Renewable Energy Conference on

November 5, 2022

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

TotalEnergies To Install 120MW Of Solar Energy On Ugandan Grid

TotalEnergies EP Uganda is to install 120 Megawatts of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technology in selected parts of the country. This is a result of an agreement signed by State Minister for Energy Dr Opolot Okasai and TotalEnergies on Friday. It aims at

November 5, 2022

Business·Travel·Uganda

Here Is The Price Of a 35 Seat Ugandan Made Electric Bus

Uganda is among the first African countries to launch a vehicle assembly company in the whole of the continent. They have been manufacturing electric vehicles which most of them are powered by solar panels. The 35 seat bus was intended for urban

November 5, 2022