Nearly 50,000 victims of Ugandan militia commander Dominic Ongwen should get a total of over 56 million dollars in compensation, International Criminal Court judges ruled on Wednesday, in a record reparations order. Judges said Ongwen, a former child-soldier who rose through the ranks to become one of the top commanders of the notorious Lord’s Resistance…
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Centre for Policy Hosts 2nd East Africa Regional Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Conference.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:39 EAT on Thursday 29th Feb 2024 The stage is set for the 2nd East Africa Regional Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Conference, organized by the Centre for Policy, to convene at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel. With the theme “Digital Technology and Parliamentary Monitoring: Re)imagining futures and responsibilities,” the conference promises…
Opposition Political Parties Form Holy Alliance for Uganda’s Political Transition.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 11:00 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 A consortium of opposition political parties has joined forces to establish a Holy Alliance aimed at fostering constructive dialogue and ensuring a smooth political transition for Uganda. The alliance, comprised of prominent parties such as the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), JEEMA,…
Activist Jeje Forced to Flee: Police Pursuit Over Uganda Parliament Exhibition Advocacy.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 10:09 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024. Agathar Atuhaire, an outspoken activist, has raised alarm over the increased arrests threats of fellow activist Josh Jeje, who was allegedly tipped off about a pending arrest by the police. Atuhaire’s distressing account sheds light on the climate of fear and intimidation…
Police Deserter Arrested for Motorcycle Theft in Kampala.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:51 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 The Territorial Police in Kampala Metropolitan Police have apprehended PC Ahabwe Michael, a deserter from CPS Kampala, in connection with the theft of a motorcycle belonging to a boda boda rider identified as Walusimbi Samuel. The arrest comes after the motorcycle was…
Kenyan President William Ruto and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Hold Key Talks with President Museveni in Uganda.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 08:57 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Kenyan President H.E. William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga engaged in crucial discussions with Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during a meeting held this afternoon at President Museveni’s country home in Kisozi. The high-level talks focused on strengthening diplomatic and…
Headteacher Arrested as UNEB Withholds PLE Results Over Alleged Wrong Issuance of Results.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 02:05 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 The education sector in Bushenyi is reeling from shock and disbelief following the arrest of Lillian Ayebazibwe, the headteacher of Bubaale Primary School, over allegations of issuing incorrect Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results to her former P.7 students. The arrest comes after…
Prof Jeffrey Sachs Engages Uganda’s National Planning Authority on SDGs and Socio-Economic Transformation.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 12:45 EAT on Monday 26th Feb 2024 Renowned economist and sustainable development advocate, Prof Jeffrey Sachs, embarked on his much-anticipated visit to Uganda with a productive meeting at the National Planning Authority (NPA). The gathering, which saw Prof Sachs in dialogue with Prof Mbabazi Pamela, Chairperson of the NPA,…
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