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  The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Uganda, his first trip as premier to sub-Saharan Africa. He has just flown in Monday, exactly 40 years after Israel commandos rescued hostages in the famous Operation Thunderbolt at Entebbe. He was received by President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, and given a …

Besigye, new shadow ministers causing trouble Will Kizza Besigye walk out of prison on July 6? That is the day the former presidential candidate and de facto leader of the opposition will reappear in the High Court in Kampala for his application of bail to be decided. His lawyer, Laudislaus …

New trial in pediatric HIV treatment gives hope for better results Whenever his mother holds a spoon, little Imran becomes suspicious. He asks his mother whether it’s time for ‘panadol’ yet again. He contracted HIV at birth and has to take Lopinavir and Lamivudine – two antiretroviral (ARV) drugs- twice …

Despite its low cost education, Bridge International Academies has come under fire for the quality of its infrastructure Nabaziza village just off Kyengera town – about 12kms outside Kampala city on the Masaka Highway-in Wakiso district is the home of a Bridge International academy. Reached via a dusty heavily potholed …

SATURDAY Police has confirmed that 21 are dead after a horrific road accident involving four cars and a truck in Mpigi on Masaka road in Uganda on Saturday. The accident happened at Kampiringisa just after 5pm. “Five vehicles were involved in the accident on the Kampala-Masaka highway when a private …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is to leave after almost 30 years of service, the English Premier League club announced on Saturday in a widely expected move following Jose Mourinho’s appointment as manager.   Ryan Giggs. The greatest? #GiggsLegend pic.twitter.com/VDtZFGVuGo — Manchester United (@ManUtd) …

Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) needs an additional sh400 billion to adequately fund road maintenance and network operations. The current budget of sh246.9 billion is inadequate to fund all the necessary activities to keep the network in good condition and fully functional, UNRA Executive Director Allen Kagina has said. In …

President Yoweri Museveni has added improved communication, urban planning and increased support to the judiciary to the list of priorities his new cabinet has to address 2016-21. He will also periodically meet different ministry teams about their sectoral strategies and measure progress. “The tone is for efficient and effective public …

Events marking 40 years since Operation Entebbe have started, with Israel Defence Forces (IDF) chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot warning that the country will continue facing threats of terrorism for many years. According to the The Times of Israel, Eisenkot observed that terrorism was “a spreading phenomenon” and noted that “we …

Dropping out or kicked out? This year, in January, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the Primary Leaving Examinations. As you would expect, there were celebrations as the government authorities indicated that there had been an improvement from last year’s performance. Such statements often make headlines and bury the …