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Bukwo Man Shot Dead By UWA Rangers in Mt. Elgon National Park
A 26-year-old man has been shot dead in Mount Elgon National Park in Bukwo District in an incident involving Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers, sparking anger among residents and renewing concerns over longstanding conflicts between communities and wildlife authorities.
Uganda: Hope Fades for Girl Missing in Kisoro Flash Floods
The search is on, for a six-year-old girl, who was washed away by flash floods in Rubona village, Kisoro District. Authorities say Praise Iradukunda, a Primary one pupil at Rubona Primary School and daughter to one, Enos Nkurunziza was washed away during a heavy downpour that hit the area on Wednesday evening while heading home from school. The downpour also destroyed a number of houses and schools in the same area. Also ruined were acreages of crop gardens across the district.
Uganda's Aviation Authority Awarded for Outstanding Security, Safety Performance
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has received an award for its performance in maintaining safety and security by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO Council President Certificate in Aviation Security was handed to Mr Aggrey Bagiire, the State Minister in charge of Transport, on Wednesday at a special ceremony organized at the ICAO headquarters in Montreal during the 40th session of the ICAO Assembly.
Uganda: Woman Sentenced to Two Years for Feeding Step Daughter Menstrual Blood
Court in Mukono has sentenced a woman to jail for two years for forcefully feeding her step daughter menstrual blood. The Mukono Grade One Magistrate, Patience Koburunga handed, Annet Namata the two-year-jail term on Thursday afternoon on her own plea of guilty. In her judgment, M Koburunga noted that she had reduced Namata's sentence from seven to two years because she pleaded guilty saving court time and asked for lenience on grounds that she is a mother of three children.
Uganda: NRM Wins Hoima, Kaabong Woman MP Seats
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates in both Hoima and Kaabong woman MP by-elections have been declared winners after beating their contenders from the Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). In Hoima, Ms Harriet Businge was declared winner with 33,301 votes beating her contender Ms Asanansi Nyakato of FDC who polled 28,789 votes.
Uganda: Student Sues Kiwoko Nursing School Over Irrational Dismissal
A nursing student has petitioned High Court seeking it to review and quash a decision by the principal of Kiwoko Hospital School of Nursing and Midwifery to dismiss her from the institution. Ms Umar Shamim Mirembe has filed her petition against the Board of Governors of Kiwoko Hospital since it is the legal entity running the nursing training school where she was a student.
Uganda: FDC Deputy Secretary General Kaija Arrested in Hoima
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Deputy Secretary General, Mr Harold Kaija, has been arrested by military police in Hoima District. Mr Kaija was arrested on Thursday evening together with Ms Happy Nasasira, the Nakawa division councillor to KCCA, Mr Robert Runyangwe and one Nasur. "We have been intercepted by military police on our way from Kibaire polling station. They ordered us to board their pick up. We don't know why we have been arrested," Ms Nasasira said.
Uganda: Museveni Lauds China's Non-Interference Policy
President Museveni has said China is a credible development partner because of their policy of non-interference in Uganda's internal affairs. The President said unlike the Western countries that attach specific conditions to their support, China offers unconditional aid and does not meddle in the internal governance of African countries.
Uganda: CCTV Footage Reveals Key Leads in Expressway Killings
After reviewing the CCTV footage, investigators have revealed that there were two occupants in the vehicle involved in the twin murder of Joshua Nteireho Rushegyera and Merina Tumukunde at Nambigirwa Bridge on Entebbe Expressway in Mpala, Katabi Town Council three weeks ago. They have, however, not yet identified them.
Uganda: Electricity - Govt Targets to Connect 300,000 Families
Government has unveiled a plan to increase the number of electricity connections from an average of 80,000 to 300,000 annually. This is expected to be implemented through the Electricity Connections Policy (ECP). ECP's objective aims at increasing the national access rate of electricity from 26 per cent to 60 per cent by 2027. The ECP project manager at Umeme, Ms Stella Nkini Ndiwalana, said the company will quicken connections to meet the government target of 300, 000 connections per year.
Uganda: Police Arrest 12 FDC Supporters in Hoima
Police in Hoima District have arrested 12 supporters of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party over voter bribery. The Albertine Regional Police Spokesperson, Mr Julius Hakiza, said that these were arrested on Wednesday night from different parts of the district where they were allegedly bribing voters and threatening to cause chaos in today's woman MP by-election. "They were engaging in criminal activities which we could not allow.
Uganda Has People With Welcoming Faces, Hearts - Ssekandi Tells CPC Delegates
The Vice President of Uganda Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has told Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) delegates to always put Uganda on top of their must-visit list because of its beautiful scenery, climate and people. "You're in a country with very nice climate, amazing flora and fauna, with people that have welcoming faces and hearts.
Uganda: FDC Petitions Electoral Commission Over Military Deployment in Hoima
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has lodged a complaint against the heavy deployment of military personnel in Hoima District ahead of today's Parliamentary elections. The complaint dated September 25, 2019, was authored by FDC Secretary General Nathan Nandala Mafabi and addressed to the Electoral Commission. In the letter, FDC wants the commission to investigate the heavy deployment and involvement of military operatives in the polls.
Uganda: Two Dead, 14 Injured After UPDF Soldiers Fired Bullets in Pursuit of Fish Traders
Two people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured after UPDF soldiers attached to fisheries department fired bullets in pursuit of fish traders in Tooro Semliki game reserve. Police Spokesperson for Rwenzori west region, Ms Lydia Tumushabe said one person was shot in the head while another died after the driver of the truck lost control and it overturned several times.
Uganda: Hoima Votes Woman MP Today
At least 143,273 voters in Hoima in western Uganda are today expected to participate in the election of their District woman Member of Parliament. The seat fell vacant after the incumbent MP Ms Tophas Kaahwa Byagira resigned her post early this year and opted to represent Kikuube District that was curved out of Hoima District.
Uganda: Nagirinya Murder, Kidnap of Lawyers Dominate ULs Rule of Law Report
The murder of a social worker, Maria Nagirinya and the kidnap of several advocates in line of their duty, dominated the Uganda Law Society (ULS) 3rd quarterly Rule of Law report released in Kampala yesterday. The report titled: 'The State of the Rule of Law in Uganda' highlighted the incidents that affected the rule of law in the country between July and September as well as offering recommendations. "The right to life in Uganda remains constantly under threat.
Uganda: Museveni Directs On Shs4 Trillion Jinja Expressway Tender
President Museveni has interrupted the tendering process for the proposed Kampala-Jinja Expressway (KJE) as a public-private partnership (PPP) and invited the Chinese company, China Railway 17th Bureau Group Company (CR17th), to start discussions on the project.
Uganda: EC in Final Touches Ahead of Hoima Woman MP Election
The Electoral Commission is in final touches, preparing for the Hoima woman MP by-elections that will be held tomorrow. According to the EC spokesperson, Mr Jotham Taremwa, the EC has already delivered polling materials to its Hoima office, ready to dispatch them to the different polling stations at 4am on Thursday. "As you notice all our materials are ready. The polling kit ready for dispatch to 266 polling stations in Hoima District," Taremwa has told the Daily Monitor at the EC's Hoima office.
Uganda: Five Arrested Over Sale of Illegal 2019 Ple Exams
Police yesterday arrested five people who were allegedly caught selling examination question papers labelled "Primary Leaving Examinations 2019." The dubious papers include English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Religious Education. They bore a signature similar to that of Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) executive secretary, Mr Daniel Odongo. The accused include three teachers and a male nurse with his wife, all from Mubende and Mityana districts.
Uganda: HIV Patients Abandon Drugs Over Lack of Food
At least 1,400 people living with HIV/Aids in Mbale District have abandoned antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment due to lack of food, health officials have said. The district health officer, Dr Jonathan Wangisi, on Monday said the people have been on treatment at various health centres. "Reports indicate that they abandoned the drugs due to lack of food because those drugs are very strong and you cannot take them on an empty stomach. You need a meal," he said.
Uganda: Rain Destroys 500 Households in Namutumba
A downpour characterised by hailstones has displaced about 500 households and left thousands of people homeless across eight parishes in Namutumba District. The affected parishes include Budunda, Mpumiro, Nalubabwe, Kizuba, Nakawano, Namuseno, Nawandagala and Buyoboya, all in Bulange Sub-county. The heavy rain, which reportedly started at about 6am on Sunday and lasted for more than three hours, killed livestock and destroyed crops.
Uganda: Cipla Recalls 20,000 Hepatitis B Drugs
The Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Ltd (CiplaQCIL), a pharmaceutical company in Uganda, has recalled at least 20,000 Hepatitis B doses from the market after they discovered a problem with packaging. What Cipla has called 'voluntary' recall has, however, enraged people living with Hepatitis B under their body- the National Organisation for People Living with Hepatitis B (NOPLHB), as Cipla officials sought to calm the tempers.
Uganda: Oil Airport Will Spur Development - Museveni
Hoima — President Museveni has said the ongoing construction works at Kabaale International Airport in Hoima District will spur economic development in the Albertine Graben and the entire country. The President made the remarks yesterday as he travelled to Hoima to canvass votes for the NRM candidate in the Hoima District Woman MP by-election, Ms Harriet Businge. He said the airport is a fruit of the ruling NRM party leadership. "Today, I tasted the fruits of NRM efforts.
Uganda: Poor Waste Disposal Hurting Lira City Status Bid - Leaders
As Lira Municipality braces for city status, area leaders have decried poor solid waste management in the area. Lira Municipality will be elevated to city status in 2022 but leaders and experts are concerned that there are no strategies in place to deal with the waste problem. "I have observed that garbage is a very big problem in Lira Town.
Uganda: Over 100 MPs Listed Among Perpetual Absentees in Parliament
More than 100 lawmakers have been listed as perpetual absentees from meetings that were scheduled in Parliament between the month of July 2017 and May 2018, the second year of the tenth parliament. At least 37 of these missed meetings scheduled all year through. According to a report on the performance of Parliamentary committees, there were 815 meetings split between Standing and Sectoral committees' during the period under review.
Uganda: Vote for Opposition Without Fear, Bobi Tells Hoima Electorates
Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi, who on Tuesday led the last campaign rally for the Opposition candidate in the Hoima woman MP by-election, has urged electorates to vote for Ms Asinansi Nyakato come September 26. Mr Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine said the election has provided the people of Bunyoro with an opportunity to express their interests nationally and internationally. "The whole world is looking at you. You cast your vote of freedom without any fear.
Uganda: Treasonable for Kayihura to Own Assets in USA - Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said although owning assets and investments in the USA is treasonable and inexcusable, his government will never hand over the former inspector general of police Gen Kale Kayihura to any foreign power for trial. The United States of America's Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently announced visa and economic sanctions against Kale for alleged corruption, abuse of human rights, smuggling of drugs and wildlife among others.
East Africa: Ugandans Paying Highest for Mobile Data in E. Africa - Survey
Internet users in Uganda are paying some of the highest rates for mobile data than elsewhere in the region, according to several industry study rankings reviewed by Sunday Monitor. In East Africa, Uganda competes with Tanzania in terms of high costs, with results varying on who of the two neighbours provides more expensive data to users.
Ugandans Cash in On Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Of the 1,000 delegates whom Uganda is hosting at the on-going 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) will each be spending about Shs7.3 million per day. All this money will end up in the wallets of Ugandans along the supply value chain. According to the organisers, Parliament is only providing breakfast and lunch for the delegates. Let's break this down. If 1,000 delegates spend eight days in the country, each delegate will spend a minimum of $2,000 (Shs7.3m) per day alone.
Uganda: Illegal Power Lines Enough to Serve 400 Premises Unearthed
Rolls of electrical wires lie stacked in Kawempe, a commercial and residential area to the North of Kampala city centre. Policemen keep watch, day and night. Until Friday last week, a number of businesspersons and homeowners in Kawempe, Bwaise and Wandegeya were using the cables to illegally tap the national electricity distribution network. The ingenious ones were getting power using buried stretches of cable; the bold ones had hooked them to the overhead lines in plain sight.
Uganda: Police, Army Battle FDC Supporters in Hoima
Business came to stand still for several hours in Hoima town as police and the army battled opposition supporters led by Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, the Kyadondo East member of parliament. Kyagulanyi emerged from nowhere to the middle of Hoima town at around 2 pm causing commotion in the town centre.
Uganda: Witness Pins School Bosses On Death of 3 Family Members
The investigating officer in a case in which three members of same family were electrocuted has pinned administrators of a neighbouring school for connecting an illegal electric wire through the fence of the bereaved family's residence, causing the deaths.
Uganda: Man Shot Dead By Uwa Rangers
Rukungiri — The police are investigating a case in which a man hailing from Rushaya village in Bwambara Sub County was shot dead by Uganda Wild Life Authority (UWA) rangers in Queen Elizabeth National Park last week. Kenneth Akampurira 36, was shot on the head while fishing on River Ntungwa last Friday at around 10 am, the Police Spokesman for Kigezi region Mr Elly Maate said today. River Ntungwa flows through Rukungiri to Queen Elizabeth NP and pours into Lake Edward.
Uganda: Opposition Has Nothing to Offer You, Museveni Tells Bunyoro
Hoima — President Yoweri Museveni has told the people of Bunyoro (Hoima) to vote for NRM candidate, Ms Harriet Businge Mugenyi because the opposition has nothing to offer Ugandans. The people of Hoima will be voting on Thursday 26 to elect new woman MP after the incumbent MP Ms Tophas Kaahwa Byagira resigned her post and opted to represent Kikuube district that was curved out of Hoima district.
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