Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1310 EAT on Tuesday 14th June 2022. The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has announced an indefinite strike effective tomorrow Wednesday in their quest for equality and harmonization of the salary enhancement among teachers of different subjects, support staff, and school administrators across all levels of education. The strike,…
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Fire alarm causes panic at Workers House.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1259 EAT on Tuesday 14th June 2022. There was panic at Workers House on Monday evening after a fire alarm went off shortly after the signing of an MOU between the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the United Kingdom High Commissioner to Uganda Kate Airey…
Britney Spears’ Mom Lynne Spears Comments on Singer’s Wedding After Not Being Invited.
While Lynne Spears was not on the guest list for Britney Spears’ wedding, she shared a message about her estranged daughter and Sam Asghari’s big day. Updated at 1413 EAT on Monday 13th June 2022. Many fans have also highlighted on social media how a week before Britney and Sam tied the knot, Lyyne liked an…
Gunfire, tear gas in Luwero as youths block Gulu highway ahead of Kabaka’s visit.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1513 EAT on Saturday 11th June 2022. Anti-riot police fired teargas to disperse youths in Luwero town who had blocked Kampala Gulu highway ahead of the Kabaka’s visit today. The youth did not want anybody to pass through the arch that they constructed over the road to welcome the…
Pinetti coffee deal: Lawyers file additional evidence
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1305 EAT on Friday 10th June 2022. Henry Byansi together with Michael Aboneka Two lawyers who petitioned the High court seeking to quash an agreement between the government and Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited have filed additional evidence to support their case.In April this year, Henry Byansi and Michael…
India Why justice eludes many Dalit survivors of sexual violence.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1225 EAT on Wednesday 8th June 2022. While official data shows spike in sexual crimes against oppressed caste women, report says access to justice is limited, especially in rural areas. Mumbai, India – In February last year, Divya Pawar*, 35, left home after a dispute with her husband to visit…
Protests: Besigye wows to start from where he stopped.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1637 EAT on Tuesday 7th June 2022. Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has vowed to start from where he stopped with his protests against high commodity prices. Besigye made the statement shortly after being released from Luzira prison by Buganda Road Magistrate’s court. He has been in prison since…
Mining investors flee Karamoja as insecurity intensifiesp.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1203 EAT on Tuesday 7th June 2022. Investors have started withdrawing from mining sites in Karamoja citing increased insecurity in the region. Karamoja has experienced intensified unrest in the past months despite the disarmament exercise and security raids against suspected warriors. The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has admitted…
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