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Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:59:11 GMT
Elections Were Not Free and Fair - U.S.
[Nairobi News] The United States says Uganda's general elections held in January were marred by 'illegalities and irregularities.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:17:23 GMT
Continent's Vaccination Rollout Off to Slow Start
[DW] African countries have been vaccinating their populations against COVID-19 for weeks, but progress has been slow. Supply problems, confusion over vaccination schedules and fears of side effects are causing delays.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:07:42 GMT
Genocide - Rwandans in Uganda Commemorate
[New Times] Rwandans in Uganda have commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:52:37 GMT
My Pregnancy Will Silence Critics - Kansiime
[Nairobi News] Comedian Anne Kansiime admits she is 'relieved' to be expecting her first child.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:47:52 GMT
Economy to Fully Reopen Once 4.4 Millon Citizens Receive Covid-19 Jab - Museveni
[Monitor] President Museveni has said the government will open up the remaining closed economies after vaccinating at least 80 per cent of the vulnerable groups.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 07:54:37 GMT
IGP Promotes Over 3,000 Officers
[Monitor] The Inspector General of Police, Mr Martins Okoth Ochola, has promoted 3,097 police officers.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:14:59 GMT
Kabaka Receives Covid-19 Vaccine Jab
[Monitor] By JAMES KABENGWA

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:59:48 GMT
Imposing Visa Restrictions On Ugandans for Undermining the Democratic Process
[State Department] The Government of Uganda's actions during the recent electoral process undermined democracy and respect for human rights. Today I am announcing visa restrictions on those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:47:14 GMT
Govt Lists 1,300 Missing People
[Monitor] The government yesterday said it has arrested about 1,300 suspects in relation to the November 2020 protests and 2021 General Election violence.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:18:01 GMT
I Was Abducted By Museveni's Regime. This Is What I Saw.
[African Arguments] Hundreds of people have been seized by Ugandan security forces in recent months. Some re-emerge. Others don't.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:15:01 GMT
Worry As Fuel Pump Prices Shoot Up Twice in Four Days
[Monitor] Local fuel pump prices have gone up twice in four days, with the trend expected to continue due to the continued increase of crude oil prices on the international market.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:15:00 GMT
Kiruhura Issues Total Livestock Ban Over Foot and Mouth Disease
[Monitor] Authorities in Kiruhura have issued a total ban on the sale and movement of livestock and their products in the district in a bid to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD).

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:47:13 GMT
I'm Stable and Recovering in Narobi Hospital, Says Mayor Lukwago
[Monitor] Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago on Friday said he was in a stable condition and on course to full recovery following his admission at the Nairobi Hospital last week.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:47:11 GMT
Nup Party Retreat Opens in Jinja
[Monitor] Newly elected legislators from the National Unity Platform (NUP) party will convene today at Jinja Nile Resort Hotel for the first time since the January 14 General Election.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:47:09 GMT
West Nile Uncovers Tourism Potential, Tasks Govt to Act
[Monitor] West Nile's tourism potential remains untapped over the years, with government and local leaders doing little to improve the sector, Daily Monitor has established.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:39:06 GMT
Government Launches 150kms of Oil Roads in Bunyoro
[Monitor] Government has commissioned a network of about 150kms of roads in Buliisa and Hoima districts.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:38:59 GMT
Locals Count On Shs27b Bridge for Development
[Monitor] Construction works on the 11-kilometre Kisiro Bridge in Namutumba District are at 75 per cent completion, Excel Construction Company, the contractor, said at the weekend.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:14:58 GMT
Kabaka Is Suffering From an Allergy, Says Katikkiro Mayiga
[Monitor] By JAMES KABENGWA

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:14:49 GMT
Excitement As Kabaka Visits City Supermarket
[Monitor] Business at a busy supermarket in Ntinda, a city suburb, came to a standstill yesterday when Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II arrived to do some shopping.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:26:54 GMT
Bank of Uganda Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 7% for April
[East African] Uganda's Central Bank kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged at seven percent Wednesday in a strategic move that promises stable lending rates amidst increased credit default levels and renewed strength in the value of the Uganda shi...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:58:14 GMT
First Lady, Parliament to Honour Onyango
[Monitor] The parliamentary committee on education and sports on Thursday heard that Education Minister Janet Museveni will soon honour Uganda Cranes captain Denis Onyango who retired this week.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:37:02 GMT
'Gay' Ugandan Killed in Kenyan Refugee Camp
[Nairobi News] A Ugandan who fled to Kenya to escape homophobia and seek asylum and protection under the U.N. refugee agency has died.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:23:53 GMT
Stella Nyanzi Claims Kenyans Have Threatened Her With Deportation
[Nairobi News] Exiled Ugandan activist Stella Nyanzi has accused Kenyans of 'threatening to deport her' following her stance on human rights.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:18:56 GMT
Gold Exporters to Pay $200 in Taxes for Every Kilogramme
[Monitor] Gold exporters will be required to pay $200 or Shs740,000 for each exported kilogramme of the precious metal, according to the Mining (Amendment) Bill 2021.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:18:55 GMT
Work On Masaka Industrial Park Yet to Start 5 Years Later
[Monitor] The government is back to the drawing board to identify core investors who can set up an industrial park at Mazigo Village, Bukakkata Sub-county in Masaka District.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:18:55 GMT
Country in Mess Due to Poor Governance, Says Gen Muntu
[Monitor] The former presidential candidate for Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), Maj Gen (rtd) Mugishu Muntu, has said the country is currently in a mess due to poor governance.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:18:53 GMT
Economic Recovery to Remain Subdued, Bou Maintains Cbr
[Monitor] Bank of Uganda has said the economy will remain subdued even as there has been gradual recovery in the first quarter of 2021.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:18:48 GMT
Malaria Cases Drop By 15 Per Cent in Lira
[Monitor] By Charity Akullo

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:24:52 GMT
Govt Can Stop 'Annoying' Sermons Over Land By Listening to Its Staff
[East African] Ugandans marked Easter Sunday of 2021 like no past one, as Kampala's Catholic archbishop, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, was found unexpectedly dead on Saturday morning. His already prepared Easter sermon was read for him by Monsignor Charl...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:14:54 GMT
Over 200 Nup Party Supporters Released
[Monitor] At least 222 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters have been released after spending more than four months under security detention around the country.



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