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Red Pepper offices to remain closed for another month

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Buganda Road Court has given the state handling the offensive communication case against eight Red Pepper Publication journalists a month to complete investigations on the seized electronics and accessories of the Red Pepper. This follows an exparte application granted by Chief Magistrate James Eremye …

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Court confirms the election of 2 more NRM MPs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Court of Appeal on Friday confirmed two NRM MPs Edward Ssembatya and Christopher Kalemba as validly elected representatives for Katikamu South Constintuency and Kakuuto County in Rakai District respectively. This after court overturned decisions from both Kampala and Masaka High Courts that had nullified …

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After two-year wait, Uganda gets its new cancer machine

Kampala, Uganda | AFP | Uganda’s only radiotherapy machine was officially replaced Friday, nearly two years after the previous one broke down, giving hope to cancer patients who had been denied a crucial tool against the disease. The failure of the old machine in March 2016 caused a public outcry …

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Winnie Mandela awarded Honorary Doctorate at Makerere

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Winnie Madikizela Mandela has received a Honorary Doctorate from Makerere University on the final day of the Ugandan institutions 68th Graduation Ceremony. The Honorary Doctorate of Laws of Makerere University award to Winnie Madikizela Mandela was received on Friday on her behalf by her niece. The …

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Isimba dam gets new supervising engineers

Isimba dam gets new engineers Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has announced a new Owner’s Engineer (OE) for the 183MW hydropower dam located in Kayunga district. The new OE, which is taking over from Energy Infratech PvT Limited (EIPL), is Artelia EAU …

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Suspended MPs challenge Uganda’s new ‘Age Limit’ law

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Six Suspended Members of Parliament (MPs) Thursday joined the Leader of Opposition Winnie Kiiza to challenge the Uganda Constitution Amendment Act 2017 passed by President Museveni on December 20, 2017, before the Constitution court. Late last year, parliament passed the Constitution Amendment Bill that’s …

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Uganda gets 25 new Peace Corps education volunteers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Deborah R. Malac has presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the newest group of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Uganda. These 25 Volunteers will specialize in educational activities, specifically with the objective of promoting reading and literacy. Volunteers serve in Ugandan …

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Court sets Feb 19 to start trial of 20 treason suspects

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala  Thursday set a fresh trial date for a treason case against 20 men accused of plotting to overthrow  the government of Uganda. The trial had stalled since October last year due to the Prosecutors’ strike that ended in December. …

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Uganda falls out as Zambia, Namibia reach CHAN quarter-finals

FT: Uganda ??  0  Namibia ?? 1 | Zambia ?? 2 Ivory Coast 0 Marrakech, Morocco | AFP |  Zambia and Namibia reached the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals on Thursday after contrasting victories in central Moroccan city Marrakech. Augustine Mulenga, who turned 28 the day before the match, scored in each half as Zambia cruised …

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