How Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf beat Odinga to win AUC Chair seat?
Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, Raila Odinga, has lost in the election held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Although Raila won the first two rounds of voting, Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf triumphed in the subsequent rounds, securing the Chairperson seat. In the first round, Raila received
Oil & Gas: Worker Killed by Falling Steel at Central Processing Facility in Buliisa
As Uganda prepares to produce its first oil this year, a tragic workplace accident has occurred at the Central Processing Facility (CPF) in Kasinyi Village, Ngwedo Sub County, Buliisa District. Maxwell Atuganyira, 30, an employee of Steadfast Crane Services—a subcontractor under Essar Crane Services Company—was fatally injured on Tuesday afternoon
Why Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde was handed two years jail term?
The order follows an application filed by Mugisha Hashim Mugisha, who sought a declaration that Ssemakadde acted in contempt of court by publishing derogatory remarks on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), against Justice Musa Ssekaana and the court. Mugisha argued that the respondent should be restrained from making
AFC and CEXIM Strengthen Partnership to Drive Trade and Infrastructure Growth Across Africa
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Africa’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) to deepen collaboration in financing strategic infrastructure and trade projects across Africa. The agreement builds upon an existing relationship between the two institutions, dating back to 2018,
Pope Francis in Hospital for Bronchitis Treatment- Vatican
Pope Francis has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for treatment and further tests after struggling with bronchitis, the Vatican announced on Friday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been experiencing breathing difficulties in recent days, was hospitalised following his morning audiences. According to the Vatican, he is undergoing “necessary
Lawyers concede, Mohan Kiwanuka is Mentally Ill
The High Court in Kampala has granted unrestricted access to family members to visit city business mogul Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka following a legal dispute over his mental health. This decision came after an application filed by his sisters Jalia Muwanga, Nantege Yudaya Nsereko, Berti Nsereko Kawooya, and Sarah Nsereko who
Bank of Uganda Fraud: Gov’t Expands Investigations to Japan
Following recent fraud at the Bank of Uganda (BoU), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has petitioned Japanese authorities through Interpol to obtain information on individuals who withdrew over Shs 20 billion from a fraudulent account in Japan. The CID’s move follows the widely reported Shs 60 billion fraud that occurred
Pastors Urge Parliament to Recognize Cohabiting Couples as Married
Pentecostal pastors in Kampala have called for a provision in the Marriage Bill, 2024 to recognize cohabiting couples as legally married. Under the National Pastors Platform of Kampala, the pastors argue that this measure would curb the increasing tendency of men delaying commitment even when children are involved ultimately protecting
Why Godfrey Ssemugooma Appointed as Acting Accountant General Amid Fraud Scandal?
Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has appointed Godfrey Ssemugooma as the Acting Accountant General. He replaces Lawrence Semakula, who was arrested and charged along with seven other officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development in connection with a Shs 62 billion fraud scandal at
Uganda AIDS Commission Seeks Shs 300 Billion to Bridge HIV Funding Gap
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) and AHF Uganda Cares have called for an allocation of Shs300 billion to support critical drugs and laboratory supplies, following the withdrawal of funding from USAID due to recent executive orders issued by the U.S. President. Officials from the two organizations made this appeal while
