The Rise of Anita Among: A Journey from Bukedea to the Speaker’s Chair.

By Arineatwe Patricia- Updated at 07:21 EAT on Wednesday 6th March 2024 In the heart of Uganda’s political landscape, a new chapter has begun with the election of Anita Among as the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda in 2022. Among’s journey to the Speaker’s chair is a tale of determination, ambition, and a woman’s…

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Somalia is  now a full member  of East African Community

As reported by the East African, Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry presented the instrument of ratification to Peter Mathuki, the bloc’s Secretary-General, during an event held at the EAC’s headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. “Today’s occasion of Somalia depositing the instruments of the ratification with the Secretary-General, will enable Somalia to kick off…

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IGP Ochola hands over office to deputy IGP.

Today Martin Okoth-Ochola,65, has officially handed over office to the deputy IGP major Gen Goefrey Kasitgazi , as he awaits President Yoweri Museveni’s decision on a new Inspector General of Police. “Prior to this occasion, on 3rd January 2024, I wrote to the Honorable Minister of Internal Affairs/Chairman Police Authority requesting to conclude my tour of duty…

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Two dead as planes collide mid-air in Nairobi, Kenya

A student pilot and trainer have been killed after their aircraft collided with a passenger plane over Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, police say. The aircraft, belonging to a flying school, then crashed in Nairobi National Park, killing the two people. The Safarilink passenger plane returned to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport from where it had taken off with…

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Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian warship in occupied Crimea

another successful attack on a Russian warship, marking the latest in a string of naval defeats for Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet that Kyiv says has reduced its numbers by more than a third since the start of the war. The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine said maritime drones operated by its Group 13 special unit struck and sank…

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Armed Ganga attacked prison in Haiti, demands for PM to resign

Haiti’s government declared a 72-hour state of emergency on Sunday after armed gangs stormed a major prison. At least 12 people were killed and about 3,700 inmates escaped in the jailbreak. Gang leaders are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who has been missing since he traveled to Kenya. It is estimated…

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