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Nubian Li, Eddie Mutwe, several other Bobi supporters finally granted bail

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 14, 2021

By Ruth Anderah The 17 remaining National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters including Edward Ssbuwuufu aka Eddy Mutwe and Ali Sserukenya aka Nubian Lee have been granted bail by the General Court of Martial sitting in Makindye. They have each been ordered to pay a noncash bond of Shs […]

World News

Bennett sworn in as Israel’s new PM, ending Netanyahu’s 12-year rule

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 14, 2021

By Xinhua Naftali Bennett, leader of the right-wing Yamina (United Right) party, was sworn in as new Israeli prime minister on Sunday night, sending Benjamin Netanyahu to the opposition after a record 12-year rule. This came after the new coalition government, headed by Bennett and Yair Lapid, leader of the […]

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Government to start airing radio lessons today

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 14, 2021

By Damali Mukhaye The Ministry of Education will today start airing lessons on various radio stations across the country as one of the means to cater for continuity of learning following the closure of schools. This comes a few days after President Museveni directed all schools across the country to […]

Health News

10,000 covid-19 cases recorded in 10 days

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 14, 2021

By Tonny Abet The ministry of health is calling for increased vigilance among members of the public as the Covid-19 continues to spread like a wildfire across the country. Statistics from the ministry of health indicate that up to 69% of the new 15,248 Covid-19 cases detected countrywide were reported […]

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Alupo, Nabbanja to be vetted today

Noelyn Nassuuna | June 14, 2021

By Franklin Draku Parliament’s appointments committee will today sit to vet the Vice President designate, Jessica Alupo and the Prime Minister nominee Robinah Nabbanja after their appointment last week. Alupo, the former education minister, replaces Edward Ssekandi, while Nabbanja, the former state minister for health in charge of general duties […]