NEWS

THIS WEEK: Cabinet issues tough rules on travels The number of civil servants frequently and unnecessarily going abroad might reduce after an Aug 25 resolution by the cabinet setting tough guidelines for anyone to travel, a move intended to cut down on public expenditure and also reduce the prime minister’s …

THIS WEEK: Commission of inquiry taken out of the city The Justice Catherine Bamugemeriere led commission of inquiry into land issues has changed venue from Kampala to Hoima where hearings are being conducted for a week. This is the fourth time, the commissioners are moving out of the city with …

THIS WEEK: Museveni expresses concern over the mushrooming authorities, agencies A letter addressed by president Museveni to the National Planning Authority, Ministers of Finance, Public Service and Presidency made rounds on social media throughout the week. Dated July 17, Museveni was complaining about the many unusable offices and asked these …

THIS WEEK: Justice Owiny Dollo appointed new Deputy CJ President Museveni has appointed Justice Alphonse Owiny – Dollo (Pictured) the new Deputy Chief Justice (CJ) as Stephen Kavuma’s term comes to an end. In a letter addressed to the speaker of parliament, the president indicated that he had also appointed …

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | President Yoweri Museveni has directed for the creation of the National Scouts directorate in the ministry of Education and sports for easy planning and monitoring of the scouts and guides affairs. This after the Uganda Scouts Association petitioned him over the lack of a mother …

THIS WEEK: Kayihura orders corruption probe in police  While at the pass-out at Police Marine Headquarters in Kigo Wakiso District on Aug22, Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura called for a probe into the police. Kayihura who asked the professional standards unit to conduct investigations said they should start with …

THIS WEEK: Judicial officers go on strike over pay again Judges and magistrates across the country went on strike again on Aug25 leaving those with cases in court stranded. Judges and magistrates through their body – Uganda Judicial Officers Association in July gave government a one month ultimatum to work …

  Bulawayo, Zimbabwe | AFP |  Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai hailed on Saturday the decision by Kenya’s top court to order a new presidential election as a “step towards democracy”. Tsvangirai, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), has made three failed attempts at the presidency, losing …

PICTORIAL #KwitaIzina2017: Kwita Izina, gorilla-naming celebration Kigali, RWANDA | RDB | Thousands came together in Musanze District- Kinigi to celebrate Rwanda‘s success in conserving mountain gorillas at the 13th Kwita Izina ceremony on September 1. This year, 19 baby gorillas were named under the theme “Conservation and sustainable tourism – a foundation for future generations” adding to the 239 …

SEPT 5:  Egypt ?? vs Uganda ?? Kampala, Uganda | FUFA.CO.UG |  Uganda Cranes Interim coach Moses Basena has named his final 20 man squad for the trip to Alexandria where they will play Egypt in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Russia on Tuesday night. Captain and Goalkeeper Dennis Onyango who made …