Indian MP, 2 other Asian Investors Arrive in Uganda ahead of Queen Torres

By Agrey Wagodo updated 2103 EAT on Sunday 05th March 2023 Her Royal Highness Maria Leonora Torres, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon State is expected to touch down Entebbe International Airport Monday morning for 5 days visit in Uganda. Earlier today her delegation led Former Member of Parliament for Lok Sabha, in India…

Second batch of 12 cheetahs from Africa arrive in India

A second group of 12 cheetahs from Africa on Saturday arrived in India as part of a reintroduction project. India’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (wildlife) J.S. Chauhan confirmed the felines were flown from South Africa to Gwalior, India before being transported to Kuno. “I am unaware of the number of male and female cheetahs…

MPs Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana granted bail

By Fahad Malik Jjingo Two Members of Parliament, Mr Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe North) and Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye East) were Monday granted bail by Masaka High Court after spending 16 months in jail. The duo which has been on remand since September 2021, is accused of being behind the wave of killings by machete-wielding gangs in…

SpaceX admits blocking Ukrainian troops from using satellite technology

The president of SpaceX revealed the company has taken active steps to prevent Ukrainian forces from using the critical Starlink satellite technology with Ukrainian drones that are a key component of their fight against Russia. “There are things that we can do to limit their ability to do that,” Gwynne Shotwell told reporters on Wednesday, referencing reports…

Radio Manager Detained For Assaulting Female Journalist

Last Updated on 02nd Feb 2023 at 08:40 by HICGI News Agency By Brenda Namugenyi Police in Kigezi has arrested Nelson Twinamatsiko 51yrs, the Manager of 91.5 FM Kanungu Radio for assaulting a female radio presenter Anita Tumuramye. It is reported that trouble started when Tumuramye asked the manager to payout her commission of UGX…

Female Journalist Assaulted by Station Manager Over Shs 40,000/= Commission

Last Updated on 01st Feb 2023 at 11:46 by HICGI News Agency By Brenda Namugenyi On February 1st 2023, Ugandans woke to an unfortunate video that has since gone viral. The video indicates the station Manager of 91.5 FM Kanungu Radio Nelson Twinamatsiko beating his subordinate and female Journalist Anita Tumuramye. Blood is seen at…

Parliament Orders Investigations Into Entebbe International Airport

By Brenda Namugenyi Parliament has directed the works and transport ministry to give a status report on allegations of extortion and frustration of passenger at the airport by employees at the country’s only international Airport. The Airport has been at the spotlight following a social media backlash after passengers protested acts of extortion from employees,…