Gas prices jump as Russia cuts German supply

Gas prices jumped after Russia further cut gas supplies to Germany and other central European countries after threatening to earlier this week. By Noor Nanji European gas prices rose almost 2%, trading close to the record high set after Russia invaded Ukraine.  Critics accuse the Russian government of using gas as a political weapon. Russia…

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Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan breaks women’s 100m hurdles record

By David Ochieng Mbewa Updated at 0620 EAT on Wednesday 27th July 2022 Nigerian Tobi Amusan produced a stunning performance on the final day of the World Athletics Championships on Sunday to win gold in the women’s 100m hurdles. Amusan twice shattered the world record, first clocking 12.12 seconds in the semifinal, then 12.06 seconds…

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Kenya suspends bus company after deadly accident

By Jerry Omondi Updated at 0606 EAT on 27th July 2022 Kenya’s National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended operations of the bus company that owns the bus that was involved in a deadly accident on Sunday killing at least 33 passengers. NTSA made the announcement in a statement on Monday, noting that an…

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M7 to Putin’s Right Hand Man; How can we automatically be against those who have been with us for the last 100 years yet we have forgiven those who did bad things to us!

Updated at 2300 EAT on Tuesday 26th July 2022 – HICGI News Agency Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed his strong relations and position with Russia amidst Ukraine war. while meeting President Vladimir Putin’s strong man Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister on Tuesday evening at State House Entebbe. Political analysts have interpreted Museveni’s move…

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Behind the scenes: How Roko extra Shs5b were shared, journalists bag Shs75m

Drama ensued at Parliament last Thursday as Parliament chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa passed the proposal to hand struggling Roko Construction Limited a staggering shs207b to enable it live to see another day. Within five minutes, Tayebwa had ensured that the ‘Ayes’ have it and, just like that, the sh207b now belonged to Roko…

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Rumble in the Jungle: Muhammad Ali championship belt sells for $6.18M

This is a Oct. 30, 1974 file photo of Muhammad Ali, right, as he stands back as referee Zack Clayton calls the count over opponent George Foreman, red shorts, in Kinshasa, DRC – Copyright © africanews Anonymous/1974 AP Boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s championship belt from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” victory over George Foreman…

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I will work for all Ugandans, says Mao

By Rajab Mukombozi Updated at 0752 EAT on Tuesday 26th July 2022 Democratic Party (DP) president general, Mr Norbert Mao, has said he does not regret accepting a ministerial position to serve in a government he has fiercely criticised over the years. Mr Mao was last week appointed Minister of  Justice and Constitutional Affairs to…

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