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…
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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…
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…
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