Francis Gimara is the newly elected President of Uganda Law Society (ULS). He spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E Nantaba about the rule of law and constitutionalism in Uganda and about his vision for ULS under his leadership. As the newly elected president of Uganda Law Society, what are your …
Read More »Turkey President Erdogan arrives in Uganda for 3 day visit
President Erdoğan Goes to Ugandahttps://t.co/03qDTVAEGU pic.twitter.com/uAEmiJDAmz — Turkish Presidency (@trpresidency) May 31, 2016 Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived at Entebbe Airport on Tuesday night for his first visit to Uganda. Erdogan visits Uganda and then Kenya between May 31 and June 3, marking the first time a Turkish …
Read More »Rugby clubs clash over Elgon Cup party
Once again the Elgon Cup is upon us; this Saturday Uganda’s rugby Cranes host Kenya in a crunch tie in Kampala. However there seems to be a hitch. While the official game venue is Legends sports club, at least as per communication so far, the rival side at Kyadondo has …
Read More »UPC plans to punish Otunnu
The James Akena faction of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) leaders will on Monday meet to decide the fate of former President Olara Otuunu. Otunnu leads another faction of the UPC. UPC spokesperson Michael Osinde told a press at UPC headquarters Wednesday that they will agree on how to implement …
Read More »Strict new traffic guidelines for Martyrs Day
As the country prepares to celebrate Uganda Martys Day on Friday June 3 2016, police have come out with new traffic guidelines for road users to make it easier to manage the huge crowds expected. Traffic directors have designed 300 red, 100yellow and 50 blue stickers for invited guests who …
Read More »FULL SPEECH: State of the Nation Address 2016
In fulfillment of the constitutional requirement under Article101 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni delivers the State of the Nation Address, 2016. The president will mainly give accountability on particular government commitments and to appraise the country of the plans and strategies for the …
Read More »LRA’s Ongwen to go on trial for war crimes in December
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP | A top commander of Uganda’s rebel Lord’s Resistance Army will go on trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in December charged with keeping sex slaves and recruiting child soldiers, among other crimes. Dominic Ongwen, himself a former child soldier who became one of …
Read More »Habre, African leaders and justice
Dakar, Senegal | AFP | A special court in Senegal sentenced former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre to life in jail Monday for war crimes and crimes against humanity, an unprecedented conviction seen as a warning to repressive rulers worldwide. The verdict brings long-awaited closure for relatives of the up to …
Read More »Incubators to the rescue
Currently, Africa has about six agribusiness incubators, two of which are in Uganda At just 27, Sam Turyatunga is the proprietor of Tursam Investments Ltd, the producers of Uhuru branded juices. In 2015, he was producing 15,000 litres of juice and had a turnover of $5,000 (Shs 17 million) per …
Read More »Soda price war?
Pepsi cuts retail prices on plastic bottle by Shs 200 but rivals still reluctant to play ball On May 04, 2016 Crown Beverages, the bottlers of Pepsi Cola products, announced a reduction on their retail price for Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Pepsi Cola, and Evervess Tonic brands. The price reduction of …
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