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The influx of Congolese nationals seeking refuge in Uganda following heavy fighting between government forces and a yet to be identified rebel force in Rutshuru, North Kivu province has put business at Bunagana border and some parts of Kisoro town at standstill. Fighting erupted DR Congo between a yet to be named rebel group and […]

The National Unity Platform-NUP, the biggest opposition political party has denied having any plans to hold national wide demonstrations. Speaking to the media today in Kampala, Joel Ssenyonyi, the spokesperson of NUP said if they had any such plans they would have announced them publicly like they have done in the past. The spokesperson of […]

While alcohol has from the ages been largely and frequently consumed as a recreational substance, when its consumption is examined among countries, it shows that it is uneven. This is because the levels of consumption and the alcohol types vary from place to place given the different traditions and customs as well. While some cultures […]

Gulu city authorities have banned transporters from loading passengers and cargo along the streets in the city. The ban stems from congestion and lawlessness along Keyo, Andrea, Sir Samuel Baker Roads as well as Gulu –Kampala Highway where taxis, buses, trucks, and other public vehicles have been operating from. The congestion has led to the […]

The Mbale City Resident Commissioner, Ahamada Washaki has clashed with the city authorities over the proposed recruitment of parish chiefs. Recently, Mbale City Town Clerk, David Kyansanku issued an internal advert calling on interested city employees to apply for the position of parish chief. It came after the government released money for the recruitment of […]

Over 30,000 residents of Lusanja in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District have in recent weeks been living in fear over threats of eviction by purported landowners who accuse them of illegally occupying the land. The said residents occupy a 76-acre piece of land adjacent to the site that saw scenes of brutal eviction in 2018 […]

UMEME officials within Jinja area have raised a red flag over the increasing loses accrued from power thefts. Their Jinja area comprises of Njeru municipality, Kayunga district, Jinja city, Jinja district and Magamaga town council. Officials say that due to continuous power thefts, they lose 4.1 gigawatt hours per month, which is valued at 2 […]

Investors of Indian and Pakistani origin operating in Lira City have been duped by a bigger business company in Oyam district. The four businessmen; Dev Patel of Pramukh millers, Frook Wakas of Farook Agro Uganda Limited, Muhammmad Shahid of Mian Agro Uganda Limited, and Basra Gurcharn of Guru Nanak Investment particularly deal in oilseed and […]