A nation at test; India tops 200,000 dead amid coronavirus surge

Coronavirus deaths in India have passed the 200,000 mark, with cremations taking place around the clock in some regions. US President Joe Biden said additional vaccines would be shipped to the country. Updated at 15:30 GMT on Wednesday 28th April 2021 New Delhi, India HICGI News Agency India has logged a global daily record of 362,567…

Solidarity with Refugees; Japan announces U$ 10 million to Uganda.

Japan contribution of US$ 9.8 million is to support efforts towards refugees and host communities, border security as well as COVID-19 response in Uganda By E K Benj updated at 7:30 GMT on Thursday, April 22 KAMPALA Uganda has opened its borders and welcomed indiscriminately any individual seeking refuge on its territory. Refugees in Uganda have access to healthcare, education, and more importantly, each refugee is allocated a piece of…

UN Boss reminds Uganda Police on human rights obligations

By Prosy Will S Wakiso – Uganda Police senior officers have been reminded of their obligation to observe and champion human rights amidst international reports on Uganda Human Rights index. Updated at 16:41 GMT on Tuesday 06th March, 21 H.E. Ms. Rosa Malango, United Nations Resident Coordination and Designated Official for Security made dialogue with…

Kivumbi Appointed International Ambassador for Deol Foundation in UK

By Viola Nabbale London, United Kingdom Updated at 0:19 GMT on Sunday 21st March 21 A UK based organisation has appointed Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin as an International Ambassador. In a Press Release and statement on there website, The Deol Foundation has quoted; “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the…

Kampala Church Tragedy; Kabaka Ronald Mutebi mourns Naava Eva

By Viola Nabbale Updated at 2:37 GMT at Thursday 18th March 21 KAMPALA- Senior Citizens yesterday convened at Kansanga Miracle Centre of Ps Isaac Kyobe Kiwewesi to pay respect to deceased royal family member Naava Eva who died following tamped at Fidodido Church when the ceiling collapsed during prayers. Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II sent…

The Leopard has Fallen; Tribute to Zulu King Zwelithini.

By Gordon Anastious Ssekandi & Pumza Finland Updated at 10:59 GMT on Saturday 13, March 2021 Pretoria, South Africa The fall of the Leopard (“Ingwe”). The king, 72, was the leader of South Africa’s largest ethnic group and an influential traditional ruler. He had been admitted to hospital in KwaZulu-Natal last week to monitor his…

Yusaku Maezawa seeks eight people for free trip to the moon

By E K Benj Always wanted to fly to the moon but don’t quite have the funds? Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking to pay for your trip. The CEO of fashion retailer Zozo is seeking eight people to fly with him to the moon aboard Elon Musk’s SpaceX flight in 2023 — the first civilian lunar…