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MPs Petition Broke Gov’t Over Delayed Increase Of FGM Funds
The Parliament of Uganda has called on government to avail funds for the implementation of the Prohibition of the Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2010. The motion presented by the chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Hellen Asamo sought to improve efforts to curb female genital mutilation(FGM) in Sebei and…
Ethiopian Athlete Abadi Hadis Dies At Age 22
Ethiopian athlete Abadi Hadis has died aged 22.Hadis had been in Hayder Hospital in Mekelle, northern Ethiopia being treated for an unspecified illness. The long-distance runner was ranked 12th in the world in the men’s 10,000 meters and 21st in the 5,000 meters. Hadis made his big breakthrough in 2016. At just 17, he ran…
Jubilations As Amama Mbabazi Graces 39th Tarehe Sita Anniversary
Former Uganda Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has on Thursday February 6, 2019 caused quite a stir after turning up in Nakaseke district for UPDF Tarehe Sita celebrations. Mbabazi was given a thunderous welcome at Butalangu grounds from the long awaiting crowd. The rare appearance also earned him a salute from the men in uniform who…
Two Dead, 15 Injured In Nabbingo Car Accident
Atleast two people have been confirmed dead while 15 others left with grave injuries in a car crash at Nabbingo, Kyengera Town Council along Kampala-Masaka highway. Mr Richard Kakooza, one of the eyewitnesses said that a lorry truck transporting sand from Lwera swamp in Masaka to Kampala collided with a minibus that was transporting passengers…
Why Minister Mutuuzo Wants Labia Stretching Banned
The minister for Gender and Culture has warned school matrons against initiating young girls into genital elongation. Ms Peace Mutuuzo on Wednesday said government will find avenues of talking to girls, especially in primary schools, how to report the perpetrators for encouraging a practice that does not add value to their health. “We shall target…
Mother Kills 2-Month-Old daughter,Arrested
A waitress working with a pork joint in Kafunda trading centre, Bulago, Wakiso district has been arrested for allegedly beheading her two-month-old baby. It is reported that Ronah Nakazibwe used a panga and a knife to kill her baby, Precious yesterday, Wednesday. Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy Kampala police spokesperson, said Nakazibwe also attempted to commit…
Makindye Woman Arrested For Faking Kidnap Of Her ‘Twins’
Police in Kampala metropolitan is holding a 26-year-old woman has been for giving false information to police.It is alleged that Evelyn Atuhairwe reported to Katwe police station that her twins had been kidnapped and her handbag containing Shs 360,000 and two phones stolen along Salama road. Atuhairwe’s claims that she travelled from Masindi to Kampala…
President Donald Trump Acquitted By Senate In Impeachment Case
Donald Trump has been cleared in his impeachment trial, ending a congressional bid to remove him from office that bitterly divided the US. The Senate, run by the president’s fellow Republicans, voted to acquit him 52-48 on charges of abuse of power and 53-47 on obstruction of Congress. Democrats charged Mr Trump in December with…
Lamwo NRM Party Chairperson, Administrative Secretary Impeached
Lamwo District National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson Mark Okeny and the party’s Administrative Secretary David Ochieng have been expelled over alleged abuse of office. The duo were expelled by the executive members of the district and Sub County structures of the party during a meeting convened to highlight indiscipline among party members. The motion for…
Court Lifts Ban On URA’s Digital Stamp Implementation
High Court has dismissed with costs an interim application seeking to block the government and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) from implementing and enforcing the Digital Tracking Systems (Tax Stamps). Justice Musa Ssekaana of Civil Division of High Court on Tuesday dismissed the application filed by Alcohol Association of Uganda and 38 companies led by Nile…