It’s also not surprising that the councillor-elect is a member of many groups of youth, women and even drinking groups of marwa where he contributes generously, something the population enjoys.
Posted inCourt / News
Kotido DHO Dr Olinga given shs3m cash bail after ‘swindling’ shs46m
On Friday, 29 January, he appeared before the anti-corruption court at 9 am. He pleaded not guilty.
Posted inOpinion / Politics
Honest dialogue and reconciliation is possible for Uganda’s present political dilemma
Any honest effort to liberate Uganda from its present malaise will require an imperative to burry individual interests and bruises and offer oneself to the opportunity available to uphold the interests of the country above any other.
Posted inCourt / News
LIST: The five-member-team to operationalize Luwero High Court by July
According to Office Instruction No. 1 of 2021 dated January 25, 2021, the Committee’s tasks include “identifying suitable court/office premises and a team of Judicial and non- Judicial staff for the Court.”
Posted inRegional / Security
S. Sudan: Rampant abusive surveillance by NSS instils climate of fear—Amnesty Intl.
A former employee of the telecoms company MTN South Sudan told Amnesty International that, in 2013, the NSS, through an Israeli company, installed a ‘box’ at their company. ‘Box’ installations could be how the government, including the NSS, gains direct access to data from service providers.
Posted inOpinion / Regional / Tech News
The role of technology in unlocking trade value in East Africa
“For countries and ports of trade that have updated their infrastructure through investments into new technology, these income gains will be easier to realise,” Mr Pedro Guerreiro.
Posted inNews / Security
Uganda’s deputy IGP issues directive on firearms in private hands
A Small Arms Survey of 2017 reveals that there were 331,000 guns in private hands in Uganda. With a population of 41,653,000 at that time, 21,156 of the guns were registered and 309,844 were unregistered.
Posted inAfrica / Opinion / Reforming lost Heritage
Covid-19 in Africa could reverse 30yrs of Wildlife conservation gains, harming livelihoods
On top of losses from the tourism sector, well-intended lockdown measures in densely populated cities are exacerbating the situation in smaller rural communities. An estimated 350 million people in Africa work in what’s known as informal employment.
Posted inChurch News
COU bishops convene to discuss Ntagali’s adultery case
As the Chair of the House of Bishop’s sittings, the Men of God is expected to find an everlasting solution to the Ntagali sex saga, and to clean the already tainted image of the Anglican Church in Uganda.
Posted inTech News / U.S News
Pelican products mark 45 years of excellence
From a humble garage operation in Torrance, California, Pelican has grown into the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts.
Posted inNews / Security / U.S News
55% of Americans more worried about getting hacked than being murdered–says Atlas
“With headlines around the world being dominated by government security breaches, large enterprise data leaks, and similar cybersecurity issues, the concerns seem to be justified,” Rachel Welch, COO of Atlas VPN.
Posted inNews / Politics
NRM flag bearers trounce rivals in youth elections in Lango
For female youth representative, Ms Peace Bridget Apio (NRM) won with 263 votes against Ms Amongi Juliet of UPC who got 11 votes only.