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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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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Victor Ochen’s name was little known on a global scene until last year when he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. At 34, he became the youngest African to be nominated for the prestigious global prize that was won by great historical figures like Martin Luther King. Only coming …
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NBL in $12m biogas effort: Project saving brewer Shs 616m in electricity bills annually Three years ago, beer brewer, Nile Breweries Ltd set out to adopt renewable energy options in its operations in a bid to reduce on the greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy security. To achieve that, the …
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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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Sorting out South Sudan – Behind Uganda’s refusal to send troops to South Sudan under UN mission Uganda appeared to have caught regional conflict observers by surprise when it announced it would not contribute troops to a regional brigade designed to bolster the UN mission in South Sudan – By Independent Team & …
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COMMENT: By Moses Khisa A response to Mwenda’s article that blames bad governance in Africa on small national budgets The Independent’s Strategy and Editorial Director, Andrew Mwenda, is pushing back against the scrutiny placed on African leaders and the blame put at their doorsteps for the continent’s disheartening state of …
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VIDEO: The Inspector General of Police has appointed AIGP Felix Kaweesi as the new force Public Relations manager to replace Commissioner Fred Enanga. Kaweesi who addressed the media soon after his appointment said his major role will be to oversee the transformation of the force’s publicist department. Share on: WhatsApp
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VIDEO: Police have arrested the driver in the patrol car who allegedly knocked a Besigye supporter. Police constable Benon Matsiko attached to Kira Road police station was paraded before the media by the newly appointed police publicist Andrew Felix Kaweesa. Police say the arrest has brought to end weeks of thorough investigations they …
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Uganda was represented at the British Birdfair at Rutland, where the tourism board showcased the spectacular bird species found in the country August 19-21. With over 1020 bird species, Uganda has over 50% of the total bird species in Africa and just over 11% of the world’s total. It is one of the richest …
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