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Police Blocks Katumba From Campaigning In Kamwenge
Police in Kamwenge on Wednesday blocked independent presidential candidate, John Katumba, from holding a rally in the district. Katumba was addressing a rally in Kamwenge town but was stopped by police led by the Kamwenge District Police Commander, Richard Asiimwe. As he was being chased, Katumba told Kamwenge residents to vote for him, saying he…
Exporters Call For Strong Action Against EAC States’ Trade Barriers
Manufacturers have called on the government to impose tough measures against EAC states which continue to block imports from Uganda. Under their tutelage, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), they note that the continued blockade of Ugandan merchandise on the Kenyan market is a violation of the EAC Common Market Protocol. UMA Executive Director Daniel Birungi…
Kyagulanyi Is Free To Wear Body Armors – UPDF
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has stated that they have no problem with the decision by presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, to wear bulletproof vests during his campaign meetings. The response from UPDF through its spokesperson, Brig Flavia Byekwaso, comes a few hours after Kyagulanyi posted a picture of him and…
Ugandan Medics Ask Gov’t To Set Up Post Covid-19 Clinics
Medics involved in the treatment of COVID-19 have asked the government to set up follow up clinics. They say the current practice of government discharging patients the moment they test negative leaves many of them experiencing long term effects with no medical care. According to scientists, people who suffer from COVID-19 experience long-term effects sometimes…
Politician Named After Adolf Hitler Wins Election In Namibia
In Namibia, a certain politician named after the former German leader, Adolf Hitler has been elected as a local councilor for the governing Swapo party. Adolf Hitler Uunona was eleceted with 85% of the votes in the regional vote to emerge the winner in Ompundja, a small town in the far north of the country.…
Boeing 737 Max Cleared by F.A.A. to Fly Again After 20 Month Grounding
After 20 months on the ground, Boeing’s 737 Max will soon fly again, ending a tragic episode that cost 346 people their lives and did serious damage to the big U.S. jet builder. The company on Wednesday got clearance for the plane to return to American skies after convincing the Federal Aviation Administration that changes…
Just In: FDC’s Amuriat Arrested In Bushenyi For Knocking Down Mbarara Police Boss
Forum for Democratic Change(FDC) Presidential Patrick Oboi Amuriat (POA) has been arrested at Bushenyi-Rubirizi District boundary , whisked under tight security to Mbarara city. Police charged Patrick Amuriat Oboi with Disobedience of lawful orders VIDE Mbarara CRB1586 after the bodoboda registration number UEX 650D he was traveling on knocked down Mbarara District Police commander (DPC)…
Just In: Sheikh Nulu Muzaata Passes On At IHK
The head of da’awa Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata Batte has International International Hospital Kampala where he has been receiving treatment. Imam Kasozi one’s of Muzaata’s close friends confirmed the heartbreaking news. The vocal Muslim cleric has been unwell but the situation allegedly got out of hand when one of his wives Kulthum Nabunya moved out of…
UG Votes: Museveni Heads To Kamuli As He Drums Up Presidential Bid In ‘Scientific’ Campaigns
National Resistance Movement party presidential candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is today heading to Kamuli in Busoga sub-region for his scientific campaigns. Museveni will meet and address a select team of NRM leaders and flag bearers from Kamuli and surrounding districts. He will highlight key achievements the NRM has registered and other development strategies for the…
Defiant ADF Leader Jamir Mukulu Trial Adjourned To January
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has set 25th, 27th, 28th and 29th January 2021 for hearing a case against jailed ADF rebel leader and his group. Mukulu and 37 others are facing charges of murder, terrorism, belonging to ADF terrorists group and other serious charges. The accused persons on Friday appeared via…