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BIDCO blocked from encroaching on Kalangala resident land

admin | October 15, 2015

The High Court has blocked BIDCO from further encroaching and growing palm trees in Kalangala district pending a main case filed by residents. Over 100 families in Kalangala district sued BIDCO contesting their eviction without compensation. Justice John Keitirima sitting at the High Court in Masakahas issued an order after […]

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President Museveni Wants Opposition Out Of Kampala

Reporter | October 14, 2015

President Yoweri Museveni has asked his supporters in Kampala to vote out unproductive leaders. Addressing his supporters at Kololo this afternoon, the president said it is time to vote out ineffective leaders making reference to opposition leaders dominant in Kampala and surrounding areas. Pointing out some opposition leaders like Semuju […]

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No More Mini Skirts In Moroto

Reporter | October 14, 2015

A high ranking police officer in Moroto district has blamed women for being victims of rape. Richard Aruku Maruk who is the Moroto Regional Police Commander says women who wear miniskirts are forcing men to commit crimes of rape. He has threatened to arrest any woman found wearing miniskirts or […]

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Uchumi Finally Closes Shop In Uganda & Tanzania

Reporter | October 14, 2015

Uchumi Supermarket has announced closure of its operations in Uganda and Tanzania due to financial constraints. In a statement issued today, the Chief Executive Officer, Julius Kipng’etich said the two subsidiaries have been posting losses in the last five years, making a turnaround hard for the troubled retailer. He explained […]

Health News

Cholera Claims 6 In Hoima

Reporter | October 14, 2015

A cholera outbreak in Kabwooya Sub County in Hoima district has claimed six lives. The disease that has now spread to Buseruka Sub County has left 89 people hospitalized. The epidemic has been confirmed in communities living on the shores of Lake Albert. The District surveillance officer Fred Kugonza on […]