Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The proposal to relocate the United Nations (UN) from Entebbe Regional Service Centre has been deferred until the next General Assembly in September. Uganda wants to retain the base which provides support for UN field missions in Africa. The move to relocate the base was …
Read More »We can beat ‘favourites’ City without Kane, vows Pochettino
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Mauricio Pochettino has labelled Manchester City as Champions League favourites, but the Tottenham manager insists his side can end their challenge even without Harry Kane. Pochettino’s team will defend a slender 1-0 advantage at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. City are chasing an unprecedented quadruple …
Read More »Macron vows to rebuild a ‘more beautiful’ Notre-Dame in 5 years
Paris, France | AFP | President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday vowed to rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral “even more beautifully” within five years, as France reeled with shock from the fire that gutted the great Paris landmark. Macron announced the fast timescale — for a process some experts said would take decades — …
Read More »Court asks for written submissions in city trader’s case
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Land Division has ordered the warring parties in the Qualicel Bus Terminal property row to file written submissions. Justice Alexandra Nkonge made the directive on Tuesday citing the busy schedule of her court. 292 traders operating on the contested …
Read More »ERA, Umeme at crossroads after licence modification
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The modification of the Operation License of Umeme by Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has left company officials non-committal to quality and reliable electricity supply in coming years. The modified license which came into effect last Friday set new investment and performance parameters for Umeme. …
Read More »Parliament starts fresh investigations into Apaa land dispute
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The committee of Parliament conducting fresh investigations into prolonged Apaa land dispute has started investigations. The MPs will on Wednesday inspect evidence of old settlement in the area in view of establishing whether humans occupied the area in the 1970s after President Idi Amin …
Read More »AIGP Ochom condemns chaining women during arrest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Assistant Inspector General of Police Edward Ochom has condemned the inhumane and degrading manner in which women are handled during arrests. The condemnation followed complaints that women are being handcuffed, and often arrested and searched by men, in total disregard of police guidelines. …
Read More »Rwenzururu loyalists want royal guards released
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwenzururu loyalists in Bunyangabu district want the government to screen and release the jailed royal guards as a key step in the peace process. 203 Rwenzururu royal guards are being detained at Kirinya Government Prison following the November 2016 clashes between a joint security …
Read More »Uganda’s increased electricity generation
What are the implications of the commissioning of the 183MW Isimba dam for end-user tariffs? Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS WANDERA | The installed capacity of Uganda’s electricity generation increased to 1,177 MW in March 2019, following the commissioning of the Isimba Hydro Power Plant (HPP) that added 183 MW …
Read More »Best sleep position for pregnant women
Mega study confirms sleeping on the side reduces risk of stillbirth | Lesley McCowan & Robin Cronin | A New Zealand-led international study published today provides the strongest evidence yet that women can more than halve their risk of stillbirth by going to sleep on either side during the last …
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