Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 10:26 EAT on Tuesday 21st 2023. The completion of the new Kabaale international airport in Hoima hangs in a balance after the contractor laid down tools citing a lack of funds. The contractor, a joint venture of Israeli-British firms, Shikun & Binui International (SBI/Colas Limited) halted the construction works…
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3 killed, hundreds injured as new quake hits Turkey, Syria.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 10:10 EAT on Tuesday 21/02/2023. A new 6.4-magnitude earthquake killed three people Monday and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said. More buildings collapsed, trapping some people, while scores of injuries also…
Karamoja scandal: Two other ministers face investigation
The probe into the diversion and theft of items dispatched from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is taking a bigger shape with more top officials being investigated. Insiders say two other female ministers including one who hails from Karamoja and another from Bugisu are being investigated over ordering diversion of iron sheets and…
Ugandan HTP Delegation Returns from Canada and USA.
The Ugandan Heal The Planet Global Organization – HTP Delegation led by the Chief Administrative Officer, Susan Namukose Lubogo has returned from … Ugandan HTP Delegation Returns from Canada and USA.
Former NRM cash controller Galiwango passes on
The former director of finance at the National Resistance Movement secretariat Dr Hassan Galiwanga has died. According to Rebecca Kadaga, the minister for East African Community Affairs, Galiwango died on Monday morning. At the time of his death, Galiwango was Uganda’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The cause of his death has not yet been announced.
Libya says boat with 700 Europe-bound migrants intercepted
Follow us on Social Media , just type “HICGI News Agency” A vessel carrying at least 700 migrants was intercepted off the eastern coast of Libya, the coast guard said. It was one of the largest interceptions in recent months of migrants seeking a better life in Europe through the North African country. The coast…
Group Finds 70% of Dry Shampoos Tested Had Cancer-Causing Chemical
By Jenna Fletcher on November 8, 2022 — Fact checked by Michael Crescione An independent laboratory showed high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, in 70% of dry shampoo samples tested. The amount of benzene in each shampoo varied across brands and different batches of products in the same brand. Experts are concerned about consumer exposure to benzene because of both…
Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shot and wounded at rally
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shot and lightly wounded in the leg, in an attack on his protest march in the country’s east. One of Khan’s supporters was killed in the shooting in Wazirabad, officials say. Several officials of Khan’s PTI party were also injured. Current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the…
