featured Archives - Page 195 of 309

Health

Full List: 58 Archades To Be Closed For Violating Covid-19 SoPs

At least 58 arcades will be closed down in the next seven days following failure to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kampala. The government has issued a strong warning after the number of

August 21, 2020

East Africa

Hon. Nambooze Appointed New Ambassador For Eastern Africa

The Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze has been appointed Ambassador for East Africa region representing an international organisation based in Netherlands. The good news has been revealed by the legislator herself through her social media pages. Without disclosing the name

August 21, 2020

Politics

Kadaga Brushes Off Namuganza In Tough Fight

Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has been re-elected the 2nd Vice Chairperson of the NRM’s top organ, the Central Executive Committee (CEC), edging State Minister for Lands, Persis Namuganza by 2,833 votes. The NRM Electoral Commission chairman Dr Tanga Odoi at 3am announced the

August 21, 2020

News

Tycoon Sudhir Distances Self From Mukula, Tanna Political Fracas

City businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has trashed allegations that he declined to support Sanjay Tanna in favour of his competitor Capt. Mike Mukula for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Vice Chairperson Eastern region. The allegation came a day after Tana mercilessly

August 21, 2020

Crime·Health

17 Gen.Tumukunde’s Coordinators Remanded For Violating Covid-19 Guidelines

After spending six days in police detention, 17 coordinators of Presidential Aspirant Henry Tumukunde’s “Renewed Uganda” pressure group on Wednesday were arraigned in a Wakiso Court and formally charged with doing an act likely to spread infection of a disease. The members

August 20, 2020

Security

UPDF Officer Who Defected To Bobi Wine’s NUP Arrested

Uganda Police Force with sister security organs have arrested private Justus Turyatunga, an officer who on Tuesday announced his affiliation to Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Turyatunga stormed NUP offices in Kamwokya donning in a UPDF uniform and a red

August 20, 2020

News

Kampala’s Best Graphics Designers Battle for Premier Advertising Shs 3m Contest

Kampala’s Crème de la crème of graphics designers are converging at Premier advertising offices at Crane Management chambers in Kampala to participate in the ongoing “hottest graphics designer search”. This competition will offer the graphic designers a chance for both local and

August 19, 2020

Security

Police Chief Fired Over Investigating Ex BoU Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende

A senior police officer attached to Criminal Investigations Directorate in Kibuli has been suspended after investigating former deputy governor Bank of Uganda Louis Austin Kasekende. Sources at the Kibuli-based CID say that SP Andrew Mugarula was shown exit after his seniors had

August 18, 2020

Crime·Politics

Breaking! Mali President, Prime Minister Arrested By Mutinying Soldiers As Crisis Deepens

By Agencies Mali President Ibrahim Boubakar Keïta has been arrested by mutinying soldiers, a government spokesman has confirmed. Prime Minister Boubou Cissé has also been arrested, despite earlier appeals for “brotherly dialogue”. The apparent coup attempt in the West African nation began

August 18, 2020

Politics

Western Region Youth MP Aspirant Katuramu Shot By Counter Terrorism Police

Simon Katuramu, one of the candidates in the race for the Mbarara youth Member of Parliament has on Tuesday afternoon been shot in the stomach. Reports suggest that Simon Katuramu, who is also a lecturer at Metropolitan University, was allegedly shot by

August 18, 2020

featured - Page 195