NBS: The Uganda Peoples’ Congress has hit out at the Forum for Democratic Change Party(FDC) leadership’s decision to opt out of the interparty Organizationfor Dialogue (IPOD); an organization that brings together Ugandan political parties with Parliamentary representation. UPC says FDC’s position is disappointing, especially coming a few months after general …
Read More »VIDEO: South Sudan-Uganda business community counting loses
NBS: The internal conflict in south Sudan is beginning to take its toll on Ugandan business community who were doing business in south Sudan. As Ugandans return home, they are worried about their businesses, which were thriving before violence broke out recently. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Ugandans return from South Sudan
NBS: The first group of about 5,000 Ugandans who were living in South Sudan arrived in the country at the weekend. This comes after President Yoweri Museveni ordered for the immediate evacuation of Ugandan citizens in South Sudan in the face of recent unrest. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Kazibwe hosts foreign affairs ministers in Kigali
NBS: As the 27th African union summit gathers momentum the agenda for the summit is set to focus on the new chair of the Union’s commission. East Africa’s candidate Uganda’s Specioza Wandira Kazibwe organized a breakfast meeting with foreign affairs ministers of the member states at the Kigali Convention Centre …
Read More »VIDEO: UPDF enters South Sudan to evacuate Ugandans
NBS: UPDF troops Wednesday entered South Sudan to evacuate Ugandans there in the aftermath of severe fighting between warring factions of President Salva Kiir and his vice Riek Machar. Though Kiir ordered a cease fire and Machar retreated from the capital Juba, unrest still remains with reports of over 200 …
Read More »VIDEO: Besigye returns home after being granted bail
NBS: Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye addresses his supporters on return home after getting bail in his treason trial. Thanks them for maintaining his home while he was away. Promises to continue the struggle Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Chief Magistrate visits Besigye in Luzira Prison
NBS: The Nakawa Chief Magistrate James Ereemye Thursday morning visited Luzira prisons to observe the state of the detention facility. The magistrate had last month promised to visit the facility, after Rtd Col DrKizzaBesigye complained of mistreatment and the appalling conditions in the prison. Some sources indicated that the magistrate …
Read More »VIDEO: Religious leaders visit Besigye
NBS: Religious leaders have cautioned government against dismissing their request for dialogue on the question of Dr. Kiza Besigye’s demand for justice. A team of religious leaders led by Father Gaetano Batanyenda say their call for peace, justice and freedom across the country is being frustrated by government. He said …
Read More »VIDEO: Reconstruction work at Mulago Hospital to be completed in 2017
NBS: Renovations of Mulago National Referral Hospital are moving on schedule, with work expected to be complete before the end of 2017. Upon completion, the hospital will offer kidney and heart transplants to Ugandans. Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Over 30 sports bodies to be kicked out by NCS
NBS: Close to 30 Sports Federations risk being kicked out over non compliance to NCS act. On the eve of deadline 3oth June, only 23 out of 50 bodies have heed to the call. Ncs vows to walk the talk. Share on: WhatsApp
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