Updated by, Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 19:46. Monday, 06 January, 2025. The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special practising certificate, allowing her to represent veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are currently on remand facing charges related to illegal firearms, among…
Category: Politics
Unraveling the Mpuuga-NUP Scandal: Peeling Back the Layers.
By Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki- Updated at 08:48 EAT on Monday 5th March 2024 The recent scandal involving Hon. Mathias Mpuuga and the National Unity Platform (NUP) has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s political landscape, leaving many to wonder what lies beneath the surface of this contentious issue. At first glance, the scandal appears to be a…
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…
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…
Kenya and Ethiopia Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through Memoranda of Understanding.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:17 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 Kenya and Ethiopia have taken significant steps towards deepening their bilateral relations with the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The agreements, signed during a recent high-level meeting between the two countries, are designed to foster cooperation and collaboration in various…
Ibrahim Ssemujju Exposes Alleged Excess Payments and Engineer Expulsion at Lubowa Hospital
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:26 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 Ibrahim Ssemujju, the Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality, has made startling revelations regarding alleged financial irregularities and the expulsion of a resident engineer at the Lubowa Hospital project site. According to Ssemujju, the government has reportedly disbursed an excess of US$70…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and First Lady Zinash Tayachew Embark on State Visit to Kenya.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:15 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, accompanied by First Lady Zinash Tayachew, has embarked on a two-day state visit to Kenya, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations between the two East African nations. The distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by Kenyan…
NRM mobilises in Busabala
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Deputy Secretary General, Namayanja Rose Nsereko, has revealed that the party secretariat made reforms in its mobilization approach, saying that the party’s presence at the grassroots level will extend beyond the election periods. “We have changed the way we operate as a secretariat. The notion that NRM only comes to…
