Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has suspended five MPs over their conduct in the House following a disagreement on presentation of video evidence on the treatment and arrest of Opposition politicians. The video evidence, according to the Leader of the Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, was …
Read More »Chemusto to miss World Championships after provisional suspension by AIU
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s female middle-distance runner, Janat Chemusto, will miss the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, after being provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) due to doping violations. The AIU announced the suspension on their official website, stating that Chemusto tested positive for …
Read More »Nawangwe lifts suspension of student
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has lifted the suspension of a student. Earlier this week, three students were suspended on allegations of planning to hold a peaceful demonstration on Monday against the University management. The students are Kizza Adonia, Reagan Mulambago, and Beston …
Read More »VC Nawangwe recalls suspended Makerere students
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has revoked the suspension of 16 students sent home after they participated in a demonstration over online lectures. The suspension recall comes after the intervention of the students Guild President Shamim Nambassa who also championed the protest against …
Read More »Suspended Makerere University students protest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twelve students of Makerere University have protested their suspension by the Vice-Chancellor, Barnabas Nawangwe. The students through their lawyers Henry Byansi and Derick Tukwasibwe of Kamulegeya and company advocates have threatened to sue Nawangwe if their suspension is not revoked before the end of …
Read More »Henry’s golden touch turns to dust in Monaco
Paris, France | AFP | After a stellar playing career that saw him win countless club and international honours, Thierry Henry’s hopes of enjoying a managerial golden touch suffered an ignominious start after his suspension on Thursday as Monaco coach. Henry was removed from his coaching duties after he failed …
Read More »Suspension of Radio presenters, morning talk shows irks listeners top story
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The decision by Uganda Communications Commission-UCC to suspend popular morning radio presenters and shows on Radio Unity and Q FM in Lira town hasn’t gone down well with listeners. UCC suspended the presenters and programs on both stations in a communication issued on Tuesday morning …
Read More »Trump suspends metal tariffs for key US trade partners
Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump on Thursday authorized the suspension of controversial tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from key trade partners including the European Union. Trump shocked the world with his sudden announcement earlier this month of a 10-percent levy on aluminum and 25-percent …
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