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Uganda Fully Reopens Key Bridge Renovated by Chinese Contractor
Uganda has reopened a key bridge on an international highway connecting it to four other countries. The Katonga bridge, destroyed by flash floods in May, was restored and upgraded by Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The bridge is on the highway connecting Uganda with Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Allan…
Uganda Film Industry Has No Home ,Copy Rights Law Cant Work-Kadaga
The Speaker of parliament of republic of Uganda, RT.Hon Rebecca Kadaga, has promised to lobby Government to support the local film industry in Uganda. Hon.Kadaga said all this while officiating at the 2019 Uganda Film Festival held at Acacia Mall, Kampala on Wednesday 27, November 2019. The Speaker said that she regrets the fact that…
Uganda Escaped From Presidential Tyranny & Ended Up In Legislative Tyranny
By Matua Job Richard The history of our Country summarized in the preamble of 1995, is something that can only be comparable to hell or the days Israelites are said to be walking in the wilderness with lots of challenges. It is true that Tyranny meted on Citizens by former Presidents caused real suffering to…
Uganda Engages Kenya Over Ban Of Poultry Products
Government has intervened in the ongoing impasse between Kenya and Uganda over importation of the latter’s poultry products. The ban is the most recent in a series of trade embargos that Kenya has slapped on her neighbours. Kenya has in recent times banned the importation of maize, milk and beef from Uganda. According to Hon…
Uganda Decides 2021: Army, Police Chiefs Face US Sanctions Over Protestor Killings
Uganda is due to hold a general election in January of 2021. Opposition presidential candidates have accused security forces of brutally breaking up their rallies and beating their supporters. In November, one of the candidates – Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine was arrested and charged for defying COVID-19 regulations governing mass gatherings. Over 50…
Uganda Cranes Wallops Malawi 2-0 In AFCON 2021 Qualifiers
The Uganda Cranes team has secured a huge victory after thrashing the Malawi Flames 2-0 in the AFCON 2021 qualifiers game played at Namboole stadium on Sunday. Emmanuel Okwi handed the Cranes a first half lead before Fahad Bayo wrapped up the contest with a debut goal in the second period. The victory sees Uganda…
Uganda Cranes Expects Stellar Performance Against South Sudan
When Uganda Cranes take on South Sudan during the return leg of the TOTAL AFCON 2021 qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Monday, Allan Okello expects a far much improved performance than during the first leg at the St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. The 20 year old left footed attacker who currently plays at…
Uganda Cranes Captain ‘Onyango’ Drags To Court Two Betting Companies For ‘Unauthorised’ Use Of His Image, Demands Shs100m
Uganda Cranes captain and Mamelodi Sundowns Goalkeeper, Denis Masinde Onyango has sued two Ugandan betting companies over ‘unauthorized use’ of his image without his consent. Through his lawyers led by Muwema and Company Advocates and Solicitors, Onyango says Melbet and Paragon Bet used his images without his consent to promote their products during the just…
Uganda Court Orders Arrest Of Former Sudan President Omar al-Bashir
Justice Dr Henry Peter Adonyo has ordered that the arrest warrant against Omar al-Bashir must be implemented, and that Uganda is under obligation to arrest him. Court ruled that Uganda’s failure to arrest Bashir when he last visited in 2017 was in violation of its national and international obligations. The judge also ruled that Uganda…
Uganda Confirms Third Covid-19 Death
The Ministry Of Health has confirmed a third Covid-19 death as the total registered cases rise to 1,154 since the virus was confirmed in the East African nation on March 21. Health officials identified the dead as a 67-year-old Nigerian national and a resident of Kisenyi, a Kampala suburb. “He had symptoms consistent to COVID-19…