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Kenya elections: returning officer goes missing in Nairobi
August 14, 2022 by URN
As vote-counting in Kenya’s general elections continues, a returning officer has gone missing while on duty, according to the Independent...
Makerere University extends VC Nawangwe's contract by another 5 years
August 13, 2022 by URN
Prof Barnabas Nawangwe has been reappointed as the vice-chancellor of Makerere University.
42 Malian soldiers killed in suspected Jihadi attacks
August 13, 2022 by VOA
Forty-two Malian soldiers died in a sophisticated weekend attack by suspected jihadis using drones and artillery, the latest violent incident...
Mabirizi petitions court again to halt trial against MPs Ssegirinya, S…
August 12, 2022 by URN
Jailed lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High court seeking to halt the hearing of...
Mukono police blocks 'SFC officer' Sobi from evicting 94-year-old man
Police on Thursday blocked Paddy Sserunjogi aka Sobi from evicting a 94-year-old man in Nakisunga sub-county, Mukono district.
Somali president ends 3-day visit to Uganda, lobbies to join EAC
Somali President Sheikh Hassan Muhamud has concluded his three-day state visit to Uganda.
13 civilians, 6 police officers killed in Sierra Leone inflation protests
Authorities in Sierra Leone say at least 13 civilians and six police officers have been killed in clashes that broke out during anti-government protests.
Only 58 of 874 inmates remain in DRC central prison following massive jailbreak
Authorities in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are searching for hundreds of inmates who escaped from Kakwanguru central prison when gunmen attacked the facility Tuesday night.
Judge loses interest in jailing Kazinda, fines him Shs 7m for stealing Shs 300m
Anti-corruption court judge Lawrence Gidudu has 'lost interest' in jailing former principal accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister Geoffrey Kazinda, saying it will no longer make sense for him to do so since prison has become like his home. Gidudu made the declaration shortly after finding Kazinda guilty…
Kenya: Raila Odinga wins 11 of 12 diaspora vote
Raila Odinga has won Kenya’s diaspora vote, with all of the polling stations having sent in their forms (Form 34A) by Thursday morning. The Kenyan diaspora constituency had 27 polling centres in 12 countries including Uganda, Burundi, Canada, Germany, Qatar and Rwanda.
Trial of former Uganda Airlines CEO to start Aug 31
Police have finalized inquiries into the alleged offences slapped against Cornwell Muleya, the former chief executive officer of Uganda Airlines by the Inspectorate of Government (IG).
Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew over inflation protests
At least two police officers and one civilian died on Wednesday after a day of anti-government protests in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown. Sierra Leone's government previously said there had been deaths, but did not say how many, as protesters threw rocks and burned tires in the streets out of frustration at…
Kampala Arch Diocese appreciates The Observer for good journalism
Father Joseph Mukiibi, the director of communications, and public relations of Kampala Arch Diocese has appreciated The Observer for adhering to the good standards of journalism. Mukiibi said The Observer’s emphasis to stick to the truth contributes to the promotion of transparency within society.
NUP's Bukimbiri by-election flag-bearer crosses to NRM
Joshua Mutabazi, the former National Unity Platform (NUP) flag-bearer who was withdrawn from tomorrow's Bukimbiri county by-election race by his party has crossed over to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
High prices: How realistic are Museveni solutions?
• Electric cars are too pricey, cost between $30,000 (Shs 117 million) and $40,000 (Shs 156 million) • There are only two functional railway lines; Kampala–Malaba and Kampala-Port Bell Sky-high fuel prices continue to bite and have pushed higher the already high prices for commodities. This undeniable reality of the high cost…
Muhoozi project runs into trouble
In a 1,900-word transcript from his question and answer session with BBC Africa Daily podcast journalist Alan Kasujja, President Yoweri Museveni addressed his son and commander of Land Forces, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s presidential bid, the high commodity prices, and the transition from the old guard to the young Turks…
Ugandans to start registering for new National IDs next year
The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) will start a new round of the national identity card registration exercise in June next year as the current IDs are due for expiry in 2024. Internal Affairs minister Gen Kahinda Otafiire disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Tuesday.
Success of sniffer dogs underlines need to boost police canine unit
In just the past one month, the police have made significant breakthroughs in 10 high-profile complex crime scenes thanks to the deployment of sniffer dogs.
Police spokesperson Enanga eager for more after recent promotion
Police spokesperson Fred Enanga is renowned for the distinguished quality of being a gentle and calm figure under the most pressurizing of moments. He is greatly admired for keeping cool even when delivering information of a grisly or horrifying nature.
UK museum agrees to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
A London museum agreed Sunday to return a collection of Benin Bronzes looted in the late 19th century from what is now Nigeria as cultural institutions throughout Britain come under pressure to repatriate artifacts acquired during the colonial era.
Bukedde TV journalist arrested over murder of Lwengo guesthouse attendant
Haruuna Mugerwa, a journalist working with Bukedde TV has spent the night in police cells over the death of a guesthouse attendant in Lwengo district.
Court quashes minister Nabakooba's decision to interdict Land Commission's Imaryo
The High court in Kampala has quashed minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Judith Nabakooba's decision to interdict the secretary to Uganda Land Commission (ULC), Barbarah Imaryo. Imaryo was interdicted by Nabakooba to pave way for investigations into allegations of mismanagement of funds under the land fund following the…
Kenya election smooth but with some irregularities
Kenya’s electoral commission says all 46,232 polling stations opened Tuesday for voters to cast their ballot for the six elective posts, including the president.
Minister Otafiire bothered by robberies of 'men in uniform' at roadblocks
The minister for Internal Affairs Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire has said that illegal roadblocks mounted by men in uniform are now a bother to the authorities.
2020 riots: Army court convicts two for wearing NUP's red berets
The army court has convicted two people who were arrested during the November 2020 riots on charges related to wearing red berets. They are Richard Tiriganya and Alex Kadyama aka Abdu Nasur, residents of Mukingo village, Nakawa Division in Kampala district and Makerere Kivulu in Kampala respectively.
Djibouti's largest Islamic bank launches in Uganda
Top Finance Bank (TFB), a struggling Tier II financial institution in Uganda has been acquired by Salaam African Bank from Djibouti.
Malawi's former anti-corruption chief arrested over corruption
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Malawi has arrested its former director, Reyneck Matemba, for allegedly taking a bribe for a contract to supply food to the country's police service.
Court orders contractor to compensate justice Mugambe with Shs 250m over shoddy works
The High court has ordered James Kayita of HallMark Construction and Painting Company Ltd to compensate lady justice Lydia Mugambe with over Shs 250 million for unprofessional conduct and executing shoddy works on her apartments.
Number of Kenyans entering Uganda increases by 3-fold in last 3 days
The directorate of citizenship and immigration control (DCIC) has said that the number of Ugandans and Kenyans entering Uganda is three times higher than usual in the last three days, especially at the Busia and Lwakhakha borders.
Govt urged to address economic constraints to protect children from violence
Prof Fred Ssewamala, a child health expert from Washington University, USA has challenged the government to dedicate resources towards alleviating poverty levels around the country.
The Uganda factor in Kenya's presidential elections
Kenyans will be going to the polls tomorrow August 9 after months of gruelling campaigns that have pitted former prime minister Raila Odinga, current deputy president William Ruto, and newcomers David Waihiga Mwaure and Prof George Wajakoya.
Giraffes, parrots, oak trees, among many species facing extinction
Giraffes, parrots, and oak trees have been listed among the one million species of animals and trees facing extinction, according to a report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), an independent body supported by the United Nations.
NUP withdraws 19-year-old candidate from Bukimbiri by-election for FDC's Owebeyi
The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has withdrawn its candidate in the Bukimbiri county by-election in favour of James Owebeyi, a candidate belonging to the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).
Ugandan woman behind TV for the deaf
When Susan Mujawa Ananda heard a deaf man had been shot and wounded during the global health crisis, she decided to act. His family says he didn't know there was a curfew.Ananda's solution to bridging the information gap was to set up an online television channel for deaf people.
China misusing Interpol to suit its interest - report
China has been shaping international institutions in a systematic manner to suit its interests and the country has been criticized for abusing International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)'s Red Notice System (RNS) for its repatriation strategy.
Five buried alive in gold pits in Amudat
Five people have been buried alive in gold pits in Chepuwar mining site in Lokales sub-county, Amudat district.
S.4 student dies in botched abortion in Bukwo
A senior four student has died while allegedly attempting to carry out an abortion.
Fuel prices start to stabilize but to stay high for longer
Fuel prices in Uganda, particularly in Kampala have continued to rise, but at a slower rate over the last two months, compared to the sharp increases registered between March and early July.
MPs probe how Bujagali company won multi-billion contract before it was even registered
An Ad hoc committee of parliament has unveiled inconsistencies in the ownership and registration of Bujagali Energy Ltd, the company that owns and operates a 250MW hydropower plant on the River Nile.
Govt moves to end Isingiro’s water crisis
The government has moved a step closer to ending the water crisis in Isingiro district after signing a contract for the multi-billion Kagera Water infrastructure construction project.
Hunger: Karimojong elders demand for cash instead of food relief
Locals in hunger-hit Karamoja sub-region have urged the government to consider sending relief cash instead of food relief.
Malawi blocks plans to 'export' 2000 unemployed nurses to US, Saudi Arabia
Malawi's nurses' union is urging President Lazarus Chakwera to allow about 2,000 nurses to work in the United States and Saudi Arabia, after the government ordered the plan be stopped.
Ugandan woman sold off for marriage in Iraq found
Security agencies have successfully traced and found a Ugandan woman from Kawempe who was allegedly sold off for marriage in Iraq.
Kawempe residents accuse police officers of carrying guns to bars
Officers at Kikaaya police post in Kawempe Division are on the spot for allegedly carrying firearms to bars and other entertainment spots where they threaten residents.