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Fury after Museveni says ‘I don’t know DJs’
Social media is awash with fury and complaints following President Museveni’s claim that he doesn’t know who Disco Jockeys (DJs) are. While easing the 42...
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Army takes over Entebbe airport screening
President Museveni on Friday directed UPDF medical services to oversee the management of COVID-19 screening processes at Entebbe International. The directive comes shortly after Health...
Uganda receives 586,080 vaccines, 100 oxygen cylinders
Uganda has received donations of 286,080 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the Government of Norway. Health minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng also received 300,000...
Schools, places of worship remain closed
Schools to remain closed until children between 12 and 18 years have been vaccinated. Learning should continue virtually until vaccine is found for learners and...
Curfew stays at 7pm
Curfew time is maintained at 7pm upto 5:30am, President Museveni said Friday. All persons except security personnel and those authorized to move should be in...
Bodas, taxis, buses back on roads
President Museveni has allowed public and private transport to resume as the country enters a partial lockdown. Addressing the nation on Friday night, Museveni said...
Security blocks off entry to Kampala city
Security on Thursday blocked pedestrians and cyclists from accessing the city as the 42-day lockdown came to an end. While many were anticipating the lifting...
Among demands report on Ssekitoleko detention, release from CID
The Deputy Speaker Anitah Among has directed the Minister for Sports to present a report on the recent deportation, detention and eventual release on bail...
Soldier arrested for slapping, kicking civilian
A soldier attached to the national army has been arrested after a video of him slapping a civilian went viral on social media. The soldier...
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President Museveni had directed Kikuubo should be opened but all kiosks removed to reduce congestion in the pathways. There will be no vending in Kikuubo. It should be for only wholesalers. Shopping malls and arcades should be opened with dedicated...
President Museveni says saunas and music concerts remain suspended. Comedians and musicians advised to perform virtually. Bars remain closed. Bars have been the most affected business during the lockdown since March 2020. Restaurants should remain...
President Museveni has allowed public and private transport to resume as the country enters a partial lockdown. Addressing the nation on Friday night, Museveni said private cars are allowed with a maximum of three people...
dfcu Bank has announced that Rukh-Shana Namuyimba will be leaving at the end of July 2021 following her notice of resignation from her role as Manager Communications & Events; a position she has held for...
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ICC drops arrest warrant for Ivory Coast’s former first lady Simone Gbagbo
By AFP The International Criminal Court has dropped its arrest warrant for Ivory Coast’s former first lady Simone Gbagbo over post-election violence that killed thousands...
Protests in Chad against military junta
By AFP Several hundred people marched in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, on Thursday to protest the military junta which took power after the country's long-serving leader...
Ex-US president Barack Obama joins NBA Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 27, 2021/ -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that former President Barack Obama has...
Tunisia shuts down Al Jazeera office
By AFP Tunisian police on Monday closed the office of Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera television in the capital Tunis, its...
Clashes in Tunisia after president ousts PM, suspends parliament
By AFP Tunisian President Kais Saied's decision to suspend parliament and dismiss his prime minister sparked protests at home where...
Equatorial Guinea closing UK embassy over sanctions against president’s son
Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) (AFP) – The central African state of Equatorial Guinea announced Monday it was closing its embassy in London...
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Chemutai storms 3000m steeplechase final
Peruth Chemutai has qualified for the finals of the 3000m steeplechase at the Tokyo Olympics in Japan. The Ugandan athlete came 2nd in the fastest...
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