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MPs probing into 'Uganda Airlines corruption' receive death threats
August 19, 2022 by URN
Legislators probing into the alleged corruption, nepotism and operations at Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd have reportedly been warned to...
Beg for forgiveness from justice Ssekaana, Court of Appeal advises jai…
August 19, 2022 by URN
The Court of Appeal has advised jailed lawyer Male Mabirizi to seek pardon from High court judge Musa Ssekaana who...
Uganda Airlines boss Bamuturaki detained by police over inconsistent s…
August 19, 2022 by URN
Parliamentary police on Thursday detained Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki over alleged corruption and inconsistencies in her...
Museveni makes new army deployments
August 19, 2022 by URN
The commander in chief of armed forces Gen Yoweri Museveni has appointed Brig Hassan Kimbowa as the new adjutant general...
Ugandans face hard decisions as BoU warns of tough times
For many Ugandans, every coin now counts. Hard decisions are being taken as the spectacle of meeting the proverbial three meals a day becomes an extreme sport, with many people struggling to find money to buy the basic necessities of life such as food.
Algeria forest fires kill at least 37
Algeria's civil protection authority said Thursday that the death toll from forest fires raging in at least 26 provinces had risen to 37.
US hospital writes to speaker over Nambooze, MP requires prolonged treatment
A US hospital where Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke is receiving treatment has written to the speaker of parliament indicating that the MP might stay longer than anticipated. In a letter dated August 3 to the speaker of parliament Anita Among, Bellevue Hospital Medical Centre through Nambooze’s physician Prof Allen Keller said…
Burundi begins troops deployment in DRC
Burundi this week became the first country to send troops to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of an East African regional force that aims to end decades of unrest in the eastern DRC.
British tourist Kaweesi drowns in R.Nile in Pakwach
Robert Kaweesi, a British tourist of Ugandan origin is still missing after being swept away by the R.Nile waters while attempting to save his 12-year-old son in Pakwach district in northern Uganda.
Saudi Arabia, Uganda strengthen relations
Jamal Mohammed Al-Madani, the ambassador of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Uganda, has said the upcoming Saudi Arabia National Day celebrations on September 3 will focus on strengthening common interests between the two countries.
Bamuturaki not qualified to be appointed Uganda Airlines CEO - MPs
Parliament’s committee on commissions, statutory authorities and state enterprises (Cosase) has said that Jennifer Bamuturaki does not have the requisite qualifications to be appointed chief executive officer of the Uganda National Airlines Company.Bamuturaki had been tasked to present her curriculum vitae (CV) to the committee led by Nakawa West MP…
Zimbabwe’s measles outbreak kills 157 children, infects 2,000 others
Health officials in Zimbabwe are attempting to contain a measles outbreak that has infected more than 2,000 people and killed at least 157 children. The country’s Health ministry blames the outbreak on religious sects that are against vaccinations. The government wants all children vaccinated before schools reopen in early September.
Four arrested over murder of Kamwokya councillor Kakooza
The special investigations unit (SIU) has so far arrested four suspects in connection to the murder of Kamwokya LC III councillor James Kakooza.
Police officer shoots self dead in Pallisa
Police has commenced investigations into circumstances under which Geroge William Kaweesi, 45, a police officer attached to the field force unit (FFU) in Pallisa allegedly shot himself dead on Monday, August 15.
MPs query appointment of Bamuturaki as Uganda Airlines CEO
Legislators sitting on the commissions, statutory authority and state enterprises (Cosase) have queried the appointment of Jennifer Bamuturaki as the chief executive officer of the Uganda National Airlines Company Limited (UNACL). The committee commenced an investigation into the operations of Uganda Airlines following a red flag raised by auditor general John…
Minister Namuganza loses case to block MPs' recommendation to remove her from office
The High court in Kampala has dismissed an application filed by the state minister for Urban Planning Persis Namuganza seeking to quash a report by the parliamentary ad-hoc committee on the Naguru Nakawa land misallocation that recommended her removal from office.
Horror at Kawempe hospital
Built in 2014 at about US$11.3 million or Shs 42.9 billion and officially opened to the public in 2016, Kawempe National Referral hospital, boasts top-notch equipment and services, which include; quality health care in obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, adolescent health, HIV/Aids care, research and medical trainings.
Did Uhuru subtly help Ruto to win top seat?
This article was written on June 19, 2022, and ran in Nation almost five weeks to Election Day, August 9 in Kenya. Now that the election was called on Monday, August 15, in favour of president-elect William Ruto, this article brings sharp insight and context to the election campaign and the…
#StopEACOP: the pointless pipeline
For decades it has been an open secret that when a country discovers a valuable natural resource, in the event that that country sits at the bottom of the economic food-chain; what follows is instability instigated on it by the more powerful ones. These instabilities are started as a means to…
Lifesaving HIV/Aids medication runs out of stock, CSOs warn
Uganda is facing limited supply of HIV/Aids life-saving medication, particularly for third-line patients. The stock-outs and shortages of HIV drugs have increased the risk of antiretroviral resistance, treatment failure, sickness and death of people living with HIV/ Aids in the country, writes GEOFREY SERUGO.
New ablution block to improve Luzira sanitation
In a bid to improve the sanitation in the area of Luzira area, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has constructed a kitchen facility for traders of Port Bell shopping centre and a modern ablution block for residents of Kamwanyi village. Both are valued at Shs 191m.
Human rights activists slam UHRC boss on civilian torture
A section of human rights activists has attacked Mariam Wangadya, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) chairperson, for recklessness and complicity in the abuse of human rights.
Ambrose Murangira recognized for disability rights advocacy
Disability inclusion specialist Ambrose Murangira has been recognized by the international media organization Doha Debates for his work as a global advocate for disability rights.
Married woman dies while aborting 2-month-old pregnancy using ARVs
Police in Amuru district has arrested a woman for allegedly procuring an unsafe abortion using a combination of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) with post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and some local herbs leading to the death of a 22-year-old friend Concy Aryemo.
Raila Odinga rejects Kenya's presidential election results
Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga has rejected official results that show him losing last week’s presidential election.
Works split as Museveni brothers order appointment of Kabatsi as URC board chair
All is not well at the ministry of Works and Transport following a recent order by President Museveni to have Joy Kabatsi appointed as the new Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) board chairperson.
Missing Kenya electoral official found dead near Tanzanian border
Daniel Musyoka, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) returning officer for Embakasi East, in Nairobi has been found dead in a forest near the Tanzania border. Musyoka was last seen on August 11 at around 9.30 am shortly after he had reported for duty at his station, The East African…
Museveni congratulates Kenya president-elect William Ruto
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has this morning congratulated William Samoei Ruto upon his election as the 5th president of Kenya.
Fake jobs dealer arrested after defrauding youths in Jinja
23-year-old Polycarp Mugobera, an agent of AIM Global company has been arrested over allegedly defrauding money from youths across Busoga sub-region.
Army condemns fake news that announced Gen Tumwine dead
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has condemned a section of Ugandans on social media who 'falsely' declared Gen Elly Tumwine ‘dead’ and also went on to 'celebrate his 'demise'. Tumwine was announced dead on Sunday night days after he'd been flown to Aga Khan hosptial in Kenya.
Kidney harvest: five labour export company staff committed to face trial
Nakawa Chief Magistrate's court has committed five staff of Nile Treasure Gate Limited to face trial on charges of aggravated trafficking in persons before the international crimes division of the High court.
William Ruto declared winner of Kenya presidential election
William Samoei Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya's presidential elections by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) amidst the confusion and chaos.
Red beret: 3 NUP supporters sentenced to 23 months in prison, released immediately
Three supporters of the National Unity Platform have been sentenced to one year, 11 months and 3 days in jail and considered two months as mitigating factors, a week after they pleaded guilty to wearing of red berets without authorisation.
Embezzlement: Bukwo district officials fail to locate 'Shs 2bn roads'
Officials from the State House anti-corruption unit (SHAU) were left stunned after Bukwo district officials failed to physically locate the three roads that they claimed cost taxpayers at least Shs 2 billion.
At least 41 dead in fire at Cairo Coptic church
Egypt's Health ministry says 41 people were killed when a fire broke out in a Coptic church in the densely populated Cairo suburb of Imbaba. Witnesses say the fire started following a short circuit in an air conditioning unit.
Kenya elections: returning officer goes missing in Nairobi
As vote-counting in Kenya’s general elections continues, a returning officer has gone missing while on duty, according to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Makerere University extends VC Nawangwe's contract by another 5 years
Prof Barnabas Nawangwe has been reappointed as the vice-chancellor of Makerere University.
42 Malian soldiers killed in suspected Jihadi attacks
Forty-two Malian soldiers died in a sophisticated weekend attack by suspected jihadis using drones and artillery, the latest violent incident to rock the troubled Sahel country.
Mabirizi petitions court again to halt trial against MPs Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana
Jailed lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High court seeking to halt the hearing of the case in which Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana are accused of murder and terrorism-related charges.
China’s global image takes a dip
The global image of China, which had been good or at least neutral in many areas of the world for the last two decades, has deteriorated dramatically in the last four years among the countries including the United States, Japan, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.
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.