UK court blocks Julian Assange extradition to US

Updated at 4:00 PM GMT on Monday, 04th January 21 LONDON – UK judge says WikiLeaks founder should not be extradited to face espionage charges because he is at risk of suicide. A British judge has ruled that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges, saying that such…

UPDF Terehe sita 40th Anniversary celebrations extend to KCCA and nationwide.

By Desire Ninsiima Updated at 6:22 PM GMT on Friday, 1st January 20 KAMPALA – Yesterday, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces -UPDF launched the 40th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) with a tree planting ceremony. The UPDF is dedicating a month of activities in addressing city sanitation and hygiene challenges….

Locked down but hopeful: Weary world ushers in 2021

By E K Benj Updated at 3:49 PM GMT on Friday, 1st January 2021 Nations around the world have said goodbye and good riddance to 2020. The festivities were toned down as millions stayed at home due to COVID, but the new year still carries high hopes. Most NYE celebrations were watched from home, if…

Culton Scovia and more Ugandan Journalists arrested.

By Heather M Asher Updated at 1:53 PM GMT on Thursday, 31st December 20 KALANGALA- What began as usual deployment for several Ugandan journalists yesterday to cover presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine for his scheduled campaigns in Kalangala island turned out a nightmare. Daily Monitor’s Derrick Wandera and BBS television’s Culton Scovia Nakamya…

Elections should be inclusive and Participatory- UN

We can achieve a peaceful and considerate elections in Uganda. This desired goal should be a priority for all peace loving Ugandans.  One of the important duty & obligation for Citizens: “The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations; and, accordingly, it shall be the duty…