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Why EC Extended National Voters’ Registration?
The Electoral Commission (EC) has again extended the period for updating the National Voters’ register to December 23, 2019. According to a statement signed by the EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the Commission reviewed the reasons advanced by various stakeholders for a further extension, which include; the unfavourable weather conditions in many parts of…
ADF Rebels Kill 22 Civilians In DR Congo In Fresh Attacks
Islamist rebels hacked to death at least 22 civilians including 13 women in an overnight raid in the DR Congo’s troubled Beni region bordering Uganda, local officials said Sunday. Members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamist-rooted militia that originated in Uganda, were armed with machetes, Beni region administrator Donat Kibwana told AFP. “Teams…
Police,FDC Clash At Party Anniversary Fete
Running battles and dramatic scenes covered Namboole National Stadium on Monday morning as Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party law enforcement officers clashed with Police officers. The enforcement team accused police of ‘planting’ saboteurs to disorganise the party’s anniversary celebrations held on Monday. As a security requirement, the FDC party sought police deployment for its…
Marine Police Diver,5 Civilians Die In Kampala City Floods
Flooding in Kampala capital of Uganda has claimed at least 5 lives, the Red Cross says, as the country reels from weeks of rain every day. Rescuers have been recovering the bodies of victims swept to their deaths around Kampala especially Nakivubo channel by the flash floods in the city and surrounding suburbs and towns,…
Miss Jamaica Toni Ann crowned 2019 Miss World
Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World on Saturday. “To that little girl in St. Thomas, Jamaica and all the girls around the world – please believe in yourself. Please know that you are worthy and capable of achieving your dreams. This crown is not mine but yours. You have a PURPOSE,” Singh tweeted on…
Rwanda Seeks Economic Partnership Not Conflicts – Kagame
Rwanda’s international cooperation efforts seek partnership with the rest of the world for shared gains not pursuing favours as a darling of the world, President Paul Kagame has said. Kagame was speaking in Qatar at the 2019 Doha Forum, a leading thought platform which discusses varied topics including trends and technology, trade and investment, human…
Pastor Kiganda Serial Tormentor Remanded To Luzira Prisons
One of city men of God Bishop David Kiganda , the Founder and Senior pastor of Christianity Focus Ministries and MD 93 Kingdom FM can at least settle down after one of the suspected land fraud Sters threatened to deal with him personally. Mr. John Katonya (who claims to be building on behalf of a…
Arch Bishop Ntagali Enthrones New West Lango Diocese Bp Julius Ceaser
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Stanley Ntagali has today consecrated and enthroned Rt Rev Julius Ceaser Nina as the 2nd Bishop of West Lango Diocese in a service held at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Aduku ceremonial grounds. Archbishop Ntagali called upon Christians of West Lango Diocese to pray for their new…
Catholic Church Consecrates New Kasese Diocese Priests
Kasese Catholic diocese has received new servants in the Vineyard of the Lord after two priests were ordained at Nsenyi Catholic parish on Sunday. The ordained include Seminarian Brian Masereka who was ordained Deaconate and Rev. Dn. Cleus Muhindo, who was ordained to the Order of priesthood. One of the priests who were ordained The…
Ex-Sudan President Omar al-Bashir Sentenced To Two Years In Jail For Corruption
Omar Al Bashir, the former president of Sudan, has been sentenced to two years in detention after being found guilty of corruption, receiving illegal gifts and possessing foreign currency. Bashir has been in prison in Khartoum since being forced from power in April when security forces withdrew their support for his repressive regime after months…