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VIDEO: MPs question Kutesa’s absenteeism at Parliament

VIDEO: Legislators are questioning the non attendance of Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kuteesa in Plenary sittings. They complained to the deputy speaker Jacob Oulanyah that ever since he was elected, he has never showed up in plenary to defend his docket which has left so many questions about his ministry. …

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US slaps sanctions on Kony’s sons Salim and Ali

  Washington, United States | AFP |  The United States announced sanctions Tuesday against the sons of Joseph Kony, leader of the central Africa-based Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group. The Treasury Department said it targeted Salim and Ali Kony “for acting for or on behalf of the LRA and/or Joseph …

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FBI probing possible Russian hack of US newsrooms: CNN

Washington, United States | AFP |  Hackers with apparent ties to Russia have conducted a series of cyber attacks on US media outlets including the New York Times, CNN reported Tuesday. The FBI and other US law enforcement agencies are examining the breaches, US officials told CNN, and investigators believe …

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Justice minister Otafiire speaks on lifting retirement age

VIDEO: Uganda Young Democrats – the youth wing of opposition Democratic Party have petitioned the Minister of Justice and Constitution Affairs Maj. General Kahinda Otafiire- challenging the proposed constitutional amendment bills to scrap the age limits of various government officials.  The youths claim the amendments are brought in bad faith and …

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VIDEO: Karuma Dam challenge for Dr. Kiggundu

VIDEO: Outgoing Electoral Commission chairman, Eng. Dr. Badru Kiggundu  takes on a new challenge – to oversee the successful completion of the construction works of Isimba and Karuma power dams. Dr. Kiggundu leaves the ballot overseeing role, and returns to an engineering assignment to ease the power pressure that many are …

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