The sugar shortage in the country has seen sugar prices going as high as Shs8,000 for a kilogram. Various explanations have been made for the crisis of one of the most essential household commodities. According to the sugar manufacturers association, the shortage was caused by a ten day shutdown of …
Read More »EAC SUMMIT: Museveni promises to resolve EPA disagreement
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has taken over chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) from Tanzania’s John Pole Magufuli with a promise to harmonize the region’s vision on the EU-EAC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) “I failed to find a solution for EAC EU trade deal but I am optimistic President Museveni will …
Read More »KCCA FC crowned Uganda champs with win over Sadolin
Kampala, Uganda| KCCA FC MEDIA| KCCA FC the defending Champions of the Azam Premier League came into the final league game against Sadolin in buoyant mood awaiting their crowning as the 2016/2017 Azam Uganda Premier League Champions, their 12th title. 2-1 is how it ended, KCCA FC winning their 12th title …
Read More »When MPs toured Nalufenya
At 12.30pm, following a brief stop at a nearby popular stop, Igar fueling station, a few metres from the Jinja dam, the bus carrying legislators on the Committee on Human Rights turned off to Nalufenya Police Station. After a brief interaction and necessary security procedures, the Ugandan Members of Parliament …
Read More »Uganda halts hunt for LRA warlord Kony
UPDF spokesman: Our mission was very specific, to neutralise the LRA Obo, Central African Republic | AFP | Sweat soaks into the bright red neckerchiefs of the soldiers slouching to attention on a steamy parade ground deep in the inaccessible forests of Central African Republic (CAR). The military display marked the …
Read More »Minister Tumwebaze to be summoned by Parliament over SIMs
Kampala, Uganda| PWATCH UG| The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has vowed to commit ICT Minister Frank Tumwebaze to the Rules Committee for contempt over implementation of deadlines for SIM-Card registration. Kadaga says that Uganda’s Executive has “disrespected the voices of the people”, which is parliament. “This is unacceptable and cannot …
Read More »France, Uganda sign Shs 6.2 billion power generation deal
The government of Uganda through its agency, the Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has received a grant worth Shs 6.2 billion from a French development agency (AFD) to facilitate the process of undertaking feasibility studies for a number of small hydro-power generation sites. The sites are located in the …
Read More »CONFIRMED: SIM-card registration deadline stays
The deadline of May 19 set by government for all unregistered SIM-cards to be switched off (voice communication only for a start) will stand, Frank Tumwebaze, Minister of ICT and National Guidance has confirmed. “The deadline of 19th May set by government will be enforced at Midnight,” Tumwebaze told the press on …
Read More »Minister Kabafunzaki bribery trial date set
Hearing of the corruption case against embattled Minister of State for Labour Herbert Kabafunzaki together with his political assistant Brian Mugabo and an interior designer one Bruce Lubowa has been fixed for June 28 before the Anti-Corruption Court. This after Prosecution’s Maxim Erizooba informed court Thursday that investigations in this …
Read More »East African leaders head to Dar to decide on EU-EAC Economic Partnership
Arusha, Tanzania | JUMUIYA| The 18th Ordinary East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit has been set for May 20, 2017, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Top on the agenda is the consideration of EU-EAC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and Sustainable Financing Mechanism for the Community. The Summit will also consider …
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