By ronald sserwadda At least five rockets have been fired from Iraq’s town of Zummar towards a US military base in northeastern Syria, two Iraqi security sources have told media. The security sources and a senior army officer said a rocket launcher fixed on the back of a small truck had been parked in Zummar border…
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Unjustified Harassment: Activist Makana’s Ordeal with the Uganda Police
By HICGI STAFF- Updated at 12:41 EAT on Tuesday 26th March 2024 This early morning, as I embarked on a boda ride heading towards town, little did I know that I would encounter a harrowing experience at the Centenary Park roundabout. Makana Kennedy, a victim of unwarranted police aggression, recounts the distressing events that unfolded….
M7 Lauded on reforms to Improve Access to Quality Education in Uganda
By Earnest Benjamin Kivumbi – Updated at 2054 EAT on Friday 22nd March 2024 MUKONO- State House Senior Presidential Assistant on Special Duties, Phionah Barungi has lauded her boss President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for setting reforms aimed at improving quality education in Uganda. In her remarks on Wednesday during the celebration of the National Career…
Exposing Corruption in Parliamentary Recruitment: Spire’s story of Nepotism and Favoritism.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 1:05 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Recruitment processes at Parliament are meant to uphold integrity, transparency, and meritocracy. However, recent revelations by Jim Spire, who was invited to participate in the interview panel for Parliament Research Officers, paint a troubling picture of corruption and nepotism undermining this crucial…
Uganda to Host African Society for Blood Transfusion Congress: A milestone for healthcare advancement.
By Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki- Updated at 0926 EAT on Sunday 25th Feb 2024 Uganda is set to take center stage in the medical community as it hosts the prestigious African Society for Blood Transfusion (AFSBT) Congress at the Munyonyo Convention Center from March 4th to 7th, 2024. This landmark event promises to bring together experts,…
Dr Michelle Corral Lands tonight for Kenya Fire & Anointing Conference
Dr Michelle Corral will tonight land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ahead of the opening of Kenya, Kisumu Fire and Anointing Pastors Conference 2024. Close to 1000 Pastors are expected to attend Kisumu on 12th & 13th Feb and then Nairobi on 14th & 15th Feb. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin and HICGI News Agency as well…
PICTORIAL & VIDEO – M7 Takes Over NAM Chair from Azerbaijan
Warm moment as Journalists struggle to get the best shots for the Group photo of the Heads of State and other Delegates representing 120 countries for The 19th Non-Aligned Movement – NAM Summit in Uganda. shot by Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin Watch here
Taiwan elects William Lai president in historic election
By Tessa Wong Taipei Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai as their president in a historic election, cementing a path that is increasingly divergent from China. The move has angered Beijing, which issued a statement shortly after the results insisting that “Taiwan is part of China”. While Beijing has called for “peaceful reunification”, it has…
