Nearly 50,000 victims of Ugandan militia commander Dominic Ongwen should get a total of over 56 million dollars in compensation, International Criminal Court judges ruled on Wednesday, in a record reparations order. Judges said Ongwen, a former child-soldier who rose through the ranks to become one of the top commanders of the notorious Lord’s Resistance…
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Mukono and Kira Municipalities Chosen as Priority Beneficiaries of $566M World Bank-Funded Urban Development Project.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:38 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a significant development aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure and connectivity, Mukono and Kira Municipalities have been selected as the first priority beneficiaries of a $566 million urban development project funded by the World Bank. The project, known as the Greater Kampala…
ICC Orders Shs223 Billion Compensation to Victims of Ongwen’s Atrocities
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:19 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a landmark decision, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a record-breaking compensation of Shs223 billion to victims of atrocities committed by former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Dominic Ongwen in northern Uganda. The ruling marks a significant step towards justice…
Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence: FUFA Reflects on a Century of Football Legacy.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:11 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 As the Football Association of Uganda (FUFA) prepares to mark its centenary milestone, anticipation and excitement are building for a celebration of a century of football excellence. Founded in [insert year], FUFA has been at the forefront of promoting and developing football…
Ghana’s Parliament Passes Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill Amid International Criticism.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:00 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a move that has sparked widespread debate and condemnation, Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill, despite international pressure and outcry from human rights groups. The bill, which was introduced in parliament in 2021, aims to criminalize LGBTQ…
NRM Secretary General Richard Twodong Urges President Museveni to Consider 2026 Presidential Bid.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 04:45 EAT on Wednesday 28th Feb 2024 In a significant development within Uganda’s political landscape, NRM Secretary General Richard Twodong has conveyed a compelling message to President Yoweri Museveni, urging him to consider running for the presidency once again in 2026. The revelation comes as the nation awaits the…
Centre for Policy Hosts 2nd East Africa Regional Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Conference.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:39 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 The stage is set for the 2nd East Africa Regional Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Conference, organized by the Centre for Policy, to convene at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel. With the theme “Digital Technology and Parliamentary Monitoring: Re)imagining futures and responsibilities,” the conference promises…
Former Vice President Gilbert Bukenya Appointed Senior Presidential Advisor on Environment and Sanitation.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:28 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 In a significant development, former Vice President of Uganda, H.E Prof. Gilbert Bukenya, has been appointed as the Senior Presidential Advisor on Environment and Sanitation by H.E the President of Uganda, Gen. (Rtd.) Yoweri Museveni. The appointment, announced by the Office of…
