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AU observer mission set for Namibia

Reporter | November 17, 2014

The African Union Commission is set to dispatch an election observer mission to the Republic of Namibia ahead of the general elections scheduled for 28th November. Part of the mission’s mandate will entail making an objective assessment of the pre-election and Election Day environment. The findings of the mission will […]

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Museveni opens civil service college in Jinja

Reporter | November 17, 2014

The first civil service college is set to open in Jinja today. The college to be commissioned by President Yoweri Museveni is expected to provide quality in-service training and support public policy research and innovations. The State Minister for Public Service Sezi Mbaguta says the establishment of the college was […]

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Internal Affairs bickering worries opposition

Reporter | November 17, 2014

The ongoing bickering in the ministry of Internal Affairs represents the rot in other government ministries.Last week the Head of the Immigration Department Beatrice Byenkya while appearing before the defense and Internal Affairs Committee of parliament accused her boss General Aronda Nyakayirima of using a militaristic approach in handling the […]

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Troubled Chinese company-CICO runs to IGG for help

Reporter | November 16, 2014

Chinese company CICO, which was suspended from the botched Mukono-Kyetume –Katosi road over contract illegalities has run to the Inspector General of Government Irene Mulyagonja pleading for clemency. In a letter dated November 10 to the IGG, the company said was willing to cooperate. The development comes less than a […]

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Uganda Cranes set off tonight

Reporter | November 16, 2014

The Uganda Cranes leave the country at 6pm today for Morocco via Doha ahead of the final round of AFCON qualifiers slated for Wednesday at 7:00pm Yesterday, the Cranes beat Ghana 1-0 at Namboole stadium, while guinea thrashed Togo 4-1. The Cranes must now beat Guinea to qualify, while even […]