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Global reggae stars who released music from behind bars

Global reggae stars who released music from behind bars

Prison sentences have shadowed some of reggae's biggest names. This is the story of global reggae icons who served time, and how it defined their music and legacy.Global reggae stars who released music from behind barsIncarceration has ended many careers, but for some global reggae

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New Army vehicle finally 'ready to fight' after 8 years of delays

New Army vehicle finally 'ready to fight' after 8 years of delays

The British Army’s newest armoured fighting vehicle has finally been given the green light to deploy on operations after years of delays. The first 50 Ajax vehicles are now ready to be deployed on missions — eight years later than initially planned.The £6.3 billion project has suffere

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EACOP starts 7.5KM road construction to link Hoima oil rich villages

EACOP starts 7.5KM road construction to link Hoima oil rich villages

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, the company leading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, in partnership with Hoima City, has commenced the construction of the Nyamasoga – Katooke Road under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.This initiative

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Court directs URA to pay UGX 51 million to ex-manager over flawed dismissal process

Court directs URA to pay UGX 51 million to ex-manager over flawed dismissal process

The Industrial Court of Uganda has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to pay a total of UGX 51 million to its former manager of compliance, David Kalemera, after concluding that the URA failed to grant him a fair hearing during his termination process.In the award delivered Nov. 4,

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Uganda Police’s VVIP commander Ronald Mutabazi  found dead at home

Uganda Police’s VVIP commander Ronald Mutabazi found dead at home

Details of his passing were still scanty by Friday morning, but reports indicate that his lifeless body was discovered at his home in the morning hours.SP Ronald MutabaziThe Uganda Police Force is mourning the passing of one its senior officers, SP Ronald Mutabazi who reportedly die

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Standard Chartered Uganda Confirms Agreement to Sell Wealth & Retail Business to Absa

Standard Chartered Uganda Confirms Agreement to Sell Wealth & Retail Business to Absa

Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has formally communicated to clients that it has entered into an agreement with Absa Bank Uganda for the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) business. The deal — which covers personal banking, wealth advisory and related retail products — remains subje

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Each Ukrainian owes almost $7,000

Each Ukrainian owes almost $7,000

Data from the National Bank of Ukraine shows that the country’s total debt amounts to $191 billion Ukraine’s national debt per capita has reached a record $6,821, according to estimates by TASS.Data from the National Bank of Ukraine shows that the country’s total debt amounts

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Uganda to vaccinate 44.5 million animals against foot-and-mouth disease

Uganda to vaccinate 44.5 million animals against foot-and-mouth disease

Uganda has announced plans to vaccinate about 44.5 million animals against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a nationwide exercise scheduled to start early next year, a government official said Tuesday.In a statement issued in Kampala, the country’s capital, Minister of State for Agricultu

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Why teen sensation Shea Lacey could be the perfect replacement for Bryan Mbeumo during AFCON

Why teen sensation Shea Lacey could be the perfect replacement for Bryan Mbeumo during AFCON

Reader modThe Africa Cup of Nations is expected to kick off on 21 December, and Manchester United could be among the clubs most affected by the mid-season international tournament.Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are all set to link up with their respective national teams fo

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More than 700 officers to police Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv

More than 700 officers to police Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv

More than 700 officers will be on duty for Thursday's Europa League match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, with a protest set to take place near the stadium.Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group announced last month that visiting fans will be barred from attending the match at Villa

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