Kenya has expressed hope that a recent incident involving Uganda’s veteran opposition politician, Dr. Kizza Besigye, will not disrupt the strong diplomatic ties between the two neighboring nations. Dr. Besigye, a retired colonel and a prominent opposition figure in Uganda, appeared in the steel dock at the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala, on November…
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Opposition Veteran Dr. Kizza Besigye Remanded to Luzira Prison on Arms Charges.
Uganda’s veteran opposition leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been remanded to Luzira Prison following his appearance before the General Court Martial. Dr. Besigye, who is facing serious charges related to unlawful possession of firearms, will remain in custody until December 2, 2024, when his case is set to resume. Dr. Besigye, along with his associate…
Uganda Receives First Batch of Pipes for East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
On Monday, Uganda marked a significant milestone in its crude oil development journey with the arrival of the first batch of coated line pipes for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This delivery, which was made to the main camp and pipe yard located in Kyotera District, highlights the project developers’ commitment to expedite…
Kenya ends oil import dispute with Uganda.
Kenya will finally license the Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc), ending months of a major feud that spilled over to the regional court and hurt diplomatic ties between the two countries. Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir on Wednesday said that work is in progress to issue a permit that will allow Unoc to import fuel directly…
Ugandan president promotes his son Muhoozi Kainerugaba to military chief.
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 79, has promoted his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to head the military. The 49-year-old’s promotion comes amid a major cabinet reshuffle in which five ministers were sacked. In power since 1986, Mr Museveni has denied speculation that he is grooming his only son as his successor. Gen Kainerugaba is a controversial…
Ugandan man behind viral fake East African currency shocked by its success
To the casual observer, it seemed like the long-cherished dream of a new single currency for East Africa had come to fruition. An account on X, called “Government of East Africa”, complete with a grey tick suggesting it was the real deal, released an image of a specimen note worth five sheafras, featuring a coat…
ICC orders acompensation of $56 million for victims in Northern Uganda
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…
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…
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