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MPs challenged to conduct their business with diginity

David Kugonza | October 25, 2017

By Moses Kyeyune: Parliament has asked opposition lawmakers to treat themselves and the institution they serve with dignity, lest they embarrass themselves. The call by parliament’s Director Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore follows accusations by the opposition that the 29 million shillings age limit facilitation money given to MPs […]

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KCCA to start impounding commercial vehicles

David Kugonza | October 25, 2017

Mukhaye Damali: Kampala Capital City Authority says it is to start impounding commercial vehicles for failure to remit their dues over the last three months. Addressing journalists at city hall, the acting director revenue collection, Fred Andema says that the commercial transport service providers misinterpreted the presidential directive issued in […]

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Uber Signs Official partnership with Africell

David Kugonza | October 25, 2017

By Moses Kyeyune: American private hire company Uber and Telecom network Africell have partnered and signed the ‘Uber with Africell’ partnership campaign agreement designed to enhance convenience with free rides for first time users. The move comes in the wake of growing competition in the transport sector, with different service […]

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Police extend Monitor editor’s bond

Reporter | October 25, 2017

Pending. The head of CID’s media crimes, Mr Isaac Oketcho, told Mr Bichachi that he was waiting for courts to open. BY ANDREW BAGALA abagala@ug.nationmedia.com KAMPALA. Police have extended the release bond for the Monitor Publications Executive Editor, Mr Charles Odoobo Bichachi, over presidential age limit stories to Wednesday next […]

Sued. Mr Abdullah Kitatta, the patron of Boda Boda 2010, addresses his colleagues last week. PHOTO BY Andrew Bagala

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Boda Boda 2010 leader sued over beating pupils

Reporter | October 25, 2017

By Anthony Wesaka & Juliet Kigongo editorial@ug.nationmedia.com KAMPALA. The leader of Boda Boda 2010, Mr Abdullah Kitatta, has been sued before the High Court in Kampala for allegedly beating up pupils, who were travelling to Nkumba in Entebbe, Wakiso District, to attend a police function early this month. It is […]