Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 13:00 EAT on Saturday 23 April 2022 Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) council has approved the city’s new Valuation court. The City Valuation court has powers similar to those of a Magistrate’s court. It is responsible for receiving complaints from those aggrieved by the property tax valuations from the…
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Uganda Virus Research Institute investigates low Covid-19 cases
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1203 EAT on Friday 22 April 2022. The Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) has started a study to investigate why the country and some of its neighbours are reporting low COVID-19 cases. The study is expected to last four years and will look at what contribution the different COVID-19…
POISON: General buys antidote tablets.
Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 0941 EAT on Wednesday 20th April 2022. For many high-profile politicians, the threat or fear of ingesting poison in public spaces remains an ever-present threat to their lives and livelihoods. And in the immediate aftermath of the death of Jacob Oulanyah, the government has struggled to calm the chaotic…
South Africa flood toll rises to 443 as delege eases.
By Kafeero Twaha at 1030 EAT on 17th April 2022 What you need to know. The loss of hundreds of lives and thousands of homes as well as the economic impact and the destruction of infrastructure calls for all hands on deck” said Ramaphosa. The death toll from the flood that has battered South Africa’s…
Protests in Pakistan over Khan’s removal, Sharif set to be new PM.
Tens of thousands march in several cities in support of the cricket icon-turned-politician as opposition prepares replacement. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 0829 EAT on Monday 11 April 2022. The removal of Imran Khan as prime minister has set Pakistan on an uncertain political path, with his supporters taking to the streets in protest as the…
Owiny-Dollo the chief justice rushes to Bulange to seek Kabaka forgiveness.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 0953 EAT on Friday 1 April 2022. The chief justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has tendered another apology, this time in person to Buganda kingdom over his recent outburst at the vigil of the late speaker of parliament, Jacob Oulanyah. While addressing mourners at the residence of the deceased’s speaker in…
Is the Ukraine war weakening Putin’s position in Russia?
While increasingly isolated, analysts say the Russian leader is unlikely to be removed from power by a mass uprising or coup. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1151 EAT on Friday 25 March 2022. Despite ongoing peace talks, an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine appears nowhere in sight. And as Ukrainian cities are attacked, a…
New report ‘astark indictment’ of rich nations’ climate failure.
Analysis shows wealthy countries – the most responsible for the climate crisis – need to be at zero oil and gas production by 2034. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1714 EAT on Tuesday 22/03/2022. Rich countries must end their oil and gas production by 2034 to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius and…
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