Self-confessed social worker killer sentenced to 40 years in jail.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1554 EAT on Wednesday 22 February 2022. Isaac Ssenabulya, the self-confessed murderer of former social worker, Maria Nagirinya and her driver, Ronald Kitayimbwa has been sentenced to 40 years in jail.  High court criminal division judge Isaac Muwata announced the sentence today Wednesday morning, a day after Ssenabulya pleaded guilty…

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Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana begged for talks last year.

Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1522 EAT on Wednesday 22 February 2023. The release on bail of Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart Allan Ssewanyana last week by High court at Masaka has drawn as much controversy as their dramatic arrest in 2021. Their freedom has raised pointed…

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North Korea food crisis looms behind displays of military prowess

North Korea is experiencing a critical food crisis, experts say. The country is no stranger to chronic food shortages, but border controls, poor weatherand sanctions have worsened the situation in recent years. Top officials are expected to meet at the end of February to discuss a “fundamental change” to agriculture policy, state media has said. This…

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South Korea court landmark ruling recognises same-sex couple’s rights

Updated by Nakayima Ritah at 1354 EAT on Tuesday 21st February 2023. A South Korean court has delivered a landmark ruling by recognising the rights of a same-sex couple for the first time, with activists hailing the verdict as a major victory for LGBTQ equality in the country. The ruling in the case on Tuesday –…

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Construction works at Kabaale airport halted over funds.

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…

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Lack of translated laws slow down local council courts in Bukomansimbi

Posted by HICGI News Agency on 20th February 2023. Bukomansimbi district is struggling to fully operationalize lower local council courts due to the absence of translated laws that guide their adjudication. The community courts at lower local government administrative units are charged with adjudicating minor cases, making relevant orders for compensation, reconciliation, declarations, costs, apologies,…

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Nurse intern arrested over raping patient at Entebbe hospital.

Posted by HICGI News Agency on 20th February 2023. Denis Kutesa, a nurse intern at Entebbe Grade B hospital has been arrested for allegedly raping a female patient and attempting to rape two others. Kampala Metropolitan Police Luke Owoyesigyire says that Kutesa was picked up on Saturday and locked up at Entebbe Central police station….

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