FDC; Harold Kaija Elected Flagbearer for EALA Race

By Musisi Yiga John-Updated at 12:49 EAT ON FEB 09th 2022 The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has elected Hon. Harold Kaija as the party flagbearer for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) race. Kaija was elected on Tuesday during the party’s National Executive Committee-NEC held at its headquarters in Najjanakumbi along Entebbe Road….

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Uganda’s Speaker undergoing Treatment in US

By E K Benj @kivumbi updated at 0723 EAT on Wednesday 09th Feb 2022 KAMPALA- The Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament Anita Among on Tuesday revealed that the Speaker Jacob Oulanyah is receiving specialised treatment outside the country. HICGI News Agency has learnt that, Oulanya was quietly flown to Seattle, United States of America for…

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US-born Chinese Olympic figure skater slated in China.

Published on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 1620 EAT. Her debut on Sunday saw her fail to land jumps, pushing Team China out of the medals. A second performance on Monday, where she fell twice, earned more criticism. Her performance was called shameful and embarrassing by some, with personal attacks made on her background and…

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Opposition Boss Mathias Mpuuga Leads Mps to Censure Minister Jim Muhwezi

Updated at 1524 EAT on FEB 08th 2022 Opposition members of parliament have filed a notice to Censure the Minister of Security, Gen Jim Muhwezi, for allegedly inaction amid the rising number of cases of people being abducted and tortured by state operatives Addressing journalists at parliament, the Leader of opposition in parliament Mathias Mpuuga…

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As drought worsens; Millions in Horn of Africa have faced hunger.

WFP says three consecutive failed rainy seasons have decimated crops and forced families from their homes. Published by Faith Barbara Namagembe Updated on Tuesday 8th February 2022 at 15020 EAT. An estimated 13 million people in the Horn of Africa are facing severe hunger, the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has said. Drought conditions…

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Uganda Cancer Herbalist suspends treatment over threats

By Kafeero Twaha update at 0218 EAT on 8 February 2022 David Ssenfuka, a Ugandan herbalist treating cancer, diabetes and other ailments has announced the suspension of treatment and considering asylum in  other countries due to continued threats against him and his herbal remedy. Named SD2018 , the herbal remedy has  since gone through animal…

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