‘Around 300’ dead in east DR Congo massacre blamed on M23 rebels
Around 300 people died in an attack on villagers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week blamed on the M23 rebel group, government minister Julien Paluku said on Monday.
Shelter Afrique targets East African bourses, pension funds in $500m housing bond
Shelter Afrique targets East African bourses, pension funds in $500m housing bond Shelter Afrique’s Ag. Managing Director Kingsley Muwowo (PHOTO/Courtesy). NAIROBI – Buoyed by the successful local currency bond debut in Nigeria early this year, pan- African housing development financier Shelter Afrique is planning to...
It started with the indifference
Do you, like my community, have a shop you refer to as ‘e wa Munyankore’, ‘e wa Mukiga’, ‘e wa Musoga’, etc? What about in church; do you have people you refer to by description as opposed to finding out their names? That is where...
Zombo district health supervisor gambles, loses Shs 7m polio cash
Nasser Kerim, a health worker from Zeu health centre III in Zombo district has been ordered to refund Shs 6.7 million that he allegedly lost to sports betting. The money was meant to facilitate village health teams (VHTs), local council chairpersons and other health workers during...
Nigeria police search for 13 worshippers abducted from mosque
A map showing the location of Funtua, Nigeria Nigerian police in northwest Katsina state say they have rescued four people abducted by gunmen from a mosque Saturday evening and are searching for at least 13 more still missing. Katsina state police spokesman Gambo Isah said...
Idle & disorderly: IGP orders police to stop arresting sex workers
Police officers have been ordered to stop arrested prostitutes for being idle and disorderly The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Martins Ochola has directed police officers to immediately stop arresting sex workers and gamblers, just three days after the Constitutional court nullified the offence of rogue...
Govt must strive to build sustainable oil & gas sector
The fight to reach net zero emissions by 2050 is on! To that end, climate change activists and development partners have renewed calls to do away with a carbon-driven economy and instead work towards building “ a greener economy.”
Govt looks to grow handicraft industry to promote tourism
Premier Nabbanja displays a handicraft Government, through the ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has stepped up efforts of developing the handicrafts and souvenirs industry as a way of not only promoting the country’s tourism sector but also employment, especially among the women and youth, writes...
EAC member states not ready yet for single currency rollout
The proposed delay is an indictment on the members’ commitment to achieve EAMU, a key pillar of integration.
Moroto hospital records officer arrested over leaking secrets to media
Moroto hospital Emmanuel Ochepa, the senior records officer of Moroto Regional Referral hospital has been arrested on allegations of leaking hospital issues to the public and the media. Micheal Longole, Mt Moroto Regional police spokesperson says that the officer will help police with the investigations into the...
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