Former KCCA Officials Spend Another Night in Custody Amid Investigations.

Thursday, 17 October 2024 Former top officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)—Dorothy Kisaka, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello—remain in police custody for a second night as investigations into their alleged involvement in the Kiteezi landfill tragedy continue. The three officials, who served in key roles at KCCA, were arrested on Wednesday, prompting police…

Kenya Deputy President Hospitalized Amid Impeachment Trial.

Nairobi, Kenya — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, popularly known as “Riggy G,” has been admitted to The Karen Hospital, suffering from severe chest pains, according to his lawyer Paul Muite. Gachagua’s hospitalization came just hours before he was scheduled to testify in his own defence at an impeachment trial in the Kenyan Senate. The deputy…

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Confirms.

Yahya Sinwar, a top Hamas leader and key architect behind the 7 October attacks, has been killed in Gaza, according to Israeli authorities. Israel had identified Sinwar as a major target, placing him at the top of its most-wanted list for his role in orchestrating attacks that triggered the ongoing conflict. Israeli President Isaac Herzog…

The Annual Human Capital Leaders Conference – Live Broadcast.

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin KOLOLO – UG HICGI News Agency brings you The Annual Human Capital Leaders Conference Live from Four Points by Shereraton Hotel   Kololo. Speakers include Uganda State Minister for Gender & Children Affairs Hon Dr. Balaam Barugahara, Hon Amelia Kyambadde, Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry,  Mr. Simon HaveyHavey,  CEO Harris International Speaker,…

Uganda Cranes has one foot in Morocco AFCON 2025

Juba, South Sudan | HICGI News Agency & CAFONLINE | Uganda Cranes are very close to returning to the continent’s top tournament AFCON after continuing their fine run of form with a 2-1 victory away to South Sudan on Tuesday. After taking a 15th minute lead through on form Denis Omedi, Uganda were rocked by…

Kenya’s Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment trial begins

By Basillioh Rukanga Kenya’s parliament has begun the final step to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office just two years after he was elected on a joint ticket with the president. An overwhelming majority voted in the National Assembly last week to approve his impeachment, setting the stage for the two-day trial in the…

India Hosts World Conference on the Future of Technology Standards;  ITU’s Standardization Governing Conference WTSA-24 opens with calls for Consensus, Ethical Artificial Intelligence and Universal Connectivity

By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin New Delhi, Updated  at 11:34 EAT on Wednesday 16th October 2024 The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) opened on Tuesday in New Delhi, India, where policy-makers, industry leaders and tech experts are meeting to consider global actions to reinforce the standardization work of ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies. The…

Kabaka’s Chief and Two Others Injured in Machete Attack in Kassanda, Mityana.

Mityana, Uganda — Fear gripped residents of Myanzi Sub-county in Kassanda District and Mityana Municipality after a violent attack on Saturday night left three people injured and deeply traumatized. Among the victims was Erick Ssonko, Kabaka’s deputy chief in the area, who was targeted alongside two others by machete-wielding thugs. The incident occurred when a…