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Streets in Zimbabwe capital empty following deadly protests
Life came to a standstill in Zimbabwe's capital Tuesday after protests over a massive hike in fuel prices turned deadly. The streets of Harare were virtually empty, with many businesses, banks and...
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Explosions, gunfire in Nairobi's Dusit hotel
Explosions and gunfire rocked a hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday. There was no immediate word on casualties. Live video from the scene, broadcast by the Associated Press, showed a pair of vehicles...
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I won't protect NRM, gov't thieves - Kadaga
Corrupt government officials should not expect protection from the parliament in the guise of protecting the ruling party and country's image, speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga has warned....
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Katuntu to continue chairing BOU probe
The Bugweri County MP Abdu Katuntu will continue chairing the central bank probe, sources who attended the closed meeting between the speaker and opposition MPs have said. This was resolved in a closed...
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Five dead in Nairobi hotel attack
Attackers set off a bomb and opened fire at a hotel complex in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, leaving at least five people dead. The attack at Nairobi's Dusit D2 hotel began around 3:30p.m (EAT) Tuesday...
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Museveni hails Nawangwe on Makerere staff discipline
President Yoweri Museveni has praised vice chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe's strong stand and decisiveness on ensuring discipline at Makerere University. While presiding over the 69th graduation...
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Uganda targets 1m more tourists in 2019
The tourism industry’s growth last year leapfrogged other sectors, helped in part by an increase in the number of tourists and incomes. Riding on that growth, government has announced that it is going...
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FDC locked in fight for parliamentary jobs
Before the dust settles in the leadership fight for control of the parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is...
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NRM MPs get age limit cash
The ruling NRM party leadership has another worry: plugging the leaks within its ranks and finding the lawmakers who blew the whistle recently on a hushed cash distribution operation for MPs who...
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Gen Museveni refuses UN job
Seated under a particular tree at his country home in Rwakitura, President Museveni has made some of the most important decisions in his 33-year rule: hosted diplomats, former presidents, met...
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Kiira Motors ready to take car orders
When unveiled officially on the market, the “beast,” Kiira EVS locally manufactured electric car will cost about $35,000 or Shs 130m, an official at Kiira Motors Corporation, the manufacturer, has...
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15 killed in Nairobi hotel attack
The Islamic extremist group al-Shabab is claiming responsibility for Tuesday's terrorist attack on a hotel and office complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Police say at least 15 people were killed and a still...
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South Sudan urges refugees to return home
South Sudan authorities have revived calls for their nationals in Uganda and neighbouring countries to return home, saying the country is now peaceful. The South Sudanese government says that calm has...
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Court awards Shs 287m to Kenyans charged for 2010 Kampala bombing
The High court in Kenya has awarded Kshs 8 million (about UGX 287 million) to three Kenyans arrested and charged in Uganda over 2010 Kampala bombing. The decision by Justice David Majanja was based...
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91% pass Primary Leaving Exams
More than 90 per cent of the candidates who sat for last year’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) passed to qualify to join post primary institutions. 599,593 (91.4%) candidates scored divisional...
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Stella Nyanzi, lawyer fail to show up in court
Dr Stella Nyanzi and her lawyer failed to show up at Buganda Road Magistrate's court where she was expected to appear. Nyanzi was expected in court presided over by Grade One magistrate Gladys...
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Kamya, Lukwago bicker over KCCA enforcement
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has no authority to call for the re-deployment of the head of law enforcement, Kituma Rusoke, minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Beti Kamya has said.In a...
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Police blocks National Juma Prayers at Kololo
Police have blocked the National Juma special prayers that were scheduled to take place today Friday at Kololo ceremonial grounds. The prayers which were organised by MPs Muhammed Nsereko (Kampala...
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Baguma back in police after 2 year suspension
The inspector general of police (IGP) Okoth Ochola has redeployed SP Aaron Baguma after more than two years of serving a suspension over the alleged murder of businesswoman Donah Katushabe. Baguma...
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Angry mobs hacks policeman in Butaleja
An angry mob has hacked a policeman who had been deployed to effect an arrest of a suspect in Butaleja district. The incident happened on Saturday at Dingo village, Nawanjofu sub-county in Butaleja...
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