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Ugandan lawyer Nicholas Opiyo was honoured with this year‘s German Africa Award for his efforts and dedication to defending the rule of law and political liberty in Uganda. Opiyo, 37, ranks among the major Ugandan voices for constitutional order and rule of law in an increasingly autocratic setting. The founder …

The UPDF concluded its tour of duty in Central African Republic (CAR) in April but looks like it has to answer allegations of sexual abuse against some of its officers. A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) cites 16 cases of sexual abuse and exploitation by the Ugandan army …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania| PPU| President Museveni on Saturday assumed the chair of the East African Community (EAC), with the head of state making an impassioned plea for East African integration. Speaking at the 18th Ordinary Summit of the of the Heads of State at Dar es Salaam State House minutes …

Over 200 rice farmers in Butaleja district have appealed to the government to set up an irrigation scheme at Doko 2 Rice Scheme to allow them have enough water for watering their rice. Rice farmers in the area, particularly Maizimasa sub-county say they have missed the planting due to lack …

Parliament is in the spotlight over new allegations that MPs are soliciting for bribes from government officials appearing before parliamentary committees. Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda complained to Speaker Rebecca Kadaga about the creeping vice of committees of parliament extorting money and other benefits from government entities they superintend over as …

Ugandan traders reacted with glee when parliament inserted a clause in the Income Tax Amendment Bill prohibiting charging of rent in dollars. The clause stipulates that all agreements on rent shall be executed and effected in no other currency other than Ugandan shillings. This was the result of persistent complaints …

The sugar shortage in the country has seen sugar prices going as high as Shs8,000 for a kilogram. Various explanations have been made for the crisis of one of the most essential household commodities. According to the sugar manufacturers association, the shortage was caused by a ten day shutdown of …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | AFP |  The presidents of Tanzania and Uganda called Saturday on the EU to lift sanctions on Burundi, but a diplomatic for the European bloc dismissed the appeal. The joint plea, by Yoweri Museveni and John Magufuli came at a meeting of the East African …

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has taken over chairmanship of the  East African Community (EAC) from Tanzania’s  John Pole Magufuli with a promise to harmonize the region’s vision on the EU-EAC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) “I failed to find a solution for EAC EU trade deal but I am optimistic President Museveni will …

Kampala, Uganda| KCCA FC MEDIA|  KCCA FC the defending Champions of the Azam Premier League came into the final league game against Sadolin in buoyant mood awaiting their crowning as the 2016/2017 Azam Uganda Premier League Champions, their 12th title. 2-1 is how it ended, KCCA FC winning their 12th title …