‘Protect your guns from thieves’
Prison warders march with their guns A year ago, they were barely noticeable. But the recent spate of killings of security personnel and thefts of their guns is causing headaches for security chiefs. The commissioner general of Prisons, Johnson Byabashaija, has urged prison staff to...
Broke MPs hide from voters
Parliamentary building An election victory is a moment of celebration—and a moment of uneasiness for many members of parliament. First, they borrow to run an election campaign. When they win, they stake their salary to borrow more money to save their mortgaged property. The worst...
Beg USA for Ebola vaccine formula so we can make them
Presidents Museveni and Ruto at the groundbreaking ceremony of a multibillion pharma-ceutical drugs and vaccine manufacturing facility in Matugga, Wakiso In 2019, as Kasese was recovering from an Ebola outbreak that had put the region to a standstill, I visited a few health centres and...
Why did Uganda opposition take our human rights issues to Kenya?
Uganda opposition doyens in Kenya When new reports broke of a groundbreaking Ugandan human rights event in Nairobi, Kenya, you might say we were bewildered. Why were our downtrodden human rights in Kenya? Is this how our gallant soldiers would overrun Nairobi in two weeks...
Over 400 youths, child mothers to benefit from Shs 560m project
FILE A child mother in class At least 440 teenage mothers, youths and women are set to benefit from Shs 560m empowerment project in Amuria, Katakwi, Serere and Dokolo districts. The families in these districts have limited economic resources and opportunities. The average monthly household...
US-AU Summit: Is it time to update US policy on Africa?
In July this year, the Biden administration announced that the United States will hold a summit that is set to bring together leaders from across the African continent for a major summit in Washington.
Botswana introduces 2-month ARV injections for HIV treatment
The jab is set to replace the daily pills Botswana has approved the use of injectable anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs to improve adherence to HIV treatment. Minister of Health Edwin Dikoloti says the injections, given every two months, are more convenient than daily pills, which patients...
South African court orders Jacob Zuma back to jail, says parole unlawful
Zuma, 80, had been handed a 15-month term in June 2021 for contempt of court, a move that triggered deadly unrest.
Cooperation Over Competition! Kenya Airways challenges continental airlines to collaborate to boost business
Cooperation Over Competition! Kenya Airways challenges continental airlines to collaborate to boost business Kenya Airways Country Manager, Kenneth Kenei (Left) Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial & Customer Officer and Jackson Kamande, Headvof Pricibg & Revenue Management during the media briefing at KQ Offices in Kampala (PHOTO/Courtesy)....
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