VIDEO: Is media putting national security at stake? It was a call for responsible media reporting in the first move by government to try to harmonize its operations with the media in regard to national security at a Uganda Security Media discussion in Kampala on Tuesday. This, as the state …
Read More »VIDEO: URA explains vehicle registration taxes
VIDEO: URA explains vehicle registration taxes Motor Vehicle and motorcycle registration fees have for years been a subject of debate, with importers of cars and other properties accusing the tax body of taxing them highly. But the Uganda Revenue Authority Assistant Commissioner field services Stephen Magera, blames their tax burden …
Read More »China wins praise for Silk Road but concerns persist
Beijing, China | AFP | Â China was basking in praise Monday for its new Silk Road even as some countries raised concerns over the project seen as boosting Beijing’s global clout on trade and geopolitics. Almost 30 world leaders are attending a two-day summit promoting China’s One Belt, One Road …
Read More »Portuguese crooner wins Eurovision as conflict mars Kiev’s party
Kiev, Ukraine | AFP | Â Portugal won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time ever early Sunday with a melancholy ballad performed by a singer who suffers from a serious heart condition. The fado-tinged song “Amar Pelos Dois” was performed by 27-year-old Salvador Sobral, who is awaiting a heart …
Read More »FUS Rabat start with 3-0 win against KCCA FC
 FT: FUS Rabat 3 KCCA 0 Rabat, Morocco| KCCAFC MEDIA|  FUS Rabat started their Confederation Cup Group Stage campaign by beating Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club (KCCA) 3-0 on Saturday. It was not the start KCCA FC hoped for going into the opening game of the 2017 Total CAF Confederation Cup …
Read More »Museveni, Farmajo speeches on ‘Future For Somalia’
The Somalian President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as President Farmajo, gave an opening speech outlining the way forward for the country at the conference on Somalia’s future today May 11, 2017.. Joined by the UK Prime Minister Theresa May, presidents from the region, led by Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, also gave …
Read More »VIDEO: All clear for Gen. Kayihura as he is vetted by parliament
VIDEO: The Inspector General of Police General Kale Edward Kayihura has finally been approved by the Parliamentary appointments committee. Kayihura who appeared before the Uganda Parliament Speaker led committee on Tuesday, was approved for his three-new year tenure together with his Deputy Okoth Ochola. Also approved is Commissioner General of …
Read More »VIDEO: South Africa ‘coup plotter’ granted bail
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Â A South African court Monday granted bail to a man charged with conspiracy to assassinate top politicians including President Jacob Zuma in an apparent bid to enforce a change of government. Elvis Ramosebudi, 33, allegedly approached private companies to fund his plot before he …
Read More »VIDEO: Mao warns Civil Society Organisations against damaging Uganda’s Image
VIDEO: Mao warns Civil Society Organisations against damaging Uganda’s Image The civil society has come under attack over what is being described as tainting Ugandaâs reputation at the cost of getting funding. Democratic Party president Hon. Norbert Mao has singled out Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) saying the …
Read More »VIDEO: Besigye intercepted by Police in Nakaseke
VIDEO: VIDEO: Besigye intercepted by Police in Nakaseke Police was on Saturday engaged in running battles with supporters of FDC’s Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye in Nakaseke district. This as angry FDC supporters in Nakaseke town council pelted the police with stones accusing them of illegally blocking Dr. Besigyeâs rally. Dr. Besigye is …
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