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Tag Archives: Uganda

Bringing the state back in

THE LAST WORD: By  Andrew M. Mwenda Lessons for Uganda from the failure of Crane Bank and what should be done going forward Last week’s central bank takeover of Uganda’s third largest bank, Crane Bank, was another step in our nation’s march to the absolute mastery of our economy by …

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When Uganda’s Zakayo celebrated 53rd birthday at UWEC

Thursday was a special day at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) as Zakayo, the oldest chimpanzee known in the country, celebrated its 53rd birthday. The Wildlife Center annually celebrates Zakayo’s birthday to highlight the plight and abuse of chimpanzees and other animals. Zakayo is the oldest chimpanzee in captivity in a country …

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Man in Club Guvnor murder case finally gets bail

Kampala High Court Judge Masalu Musene has granted bail to Ivan Kamyuka, a man accused of murdering his fiance’s ex-lover at Club Guvnor in Kampala in August 2015. Kamyuka has been on remand at Luzira Prison since August 2 last year, on charges of murdering John Ahimbisibwe commonly known as …

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VIDEO: Kayihura says refresher courses not punishment

VIDEO: The Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura says sending his senior commanders for refresher courses is not a punishment for being involved in brutality accusations that faced the force a few weeks ago.  Many senior commanders who were in Kampala Metropolitan Police when Besigye’s supporters were beaten have …

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VIDEO: Is UBC collapsing?

VIDEO: The country’s public broadcaster Uganda Broadcasting Corporation is said to be on the verge of collapse after it indicated to parliament that it’s failing to realize revenue to run its daily activities. Officials of UBC, that is currently at the heart of a land bonaza by different players,  appeared before …

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