Kenya's high court ruled on Friday that a case challenging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment should be referred to the Chief Justice. Kenya's parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges including enriching himself and stirring ethnic hatred. The deputy pre
Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine, a US-based biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library shows that the Covid-19 imposed restr
It has been one year since Arnold Mutebi purchased a 2001 model CR-V RE2 4WD Honda. When he bought the car, he was looking for a fuel-efficient vehicle that had a fairly high ground clearance and was affordable to maintain. Despite having the means to afford a newer car, Mutebi's passion for
This yearâs Independence Day, celebrated yesterday, is more special than usual. Although the British declared Buganda a protectorate of the crown in 1894, it was not until the defeat of Omukama Kabalega of Bunyoro in 1899 that a tipping point in the subjugation of the existing pre-colon
Vote counting was under way in Mozambique on Thursday after a peaceful national election that is widely expected to see the ruling Frelimo party extend its 49 years in power. Votes are counted first at each polling station and district results expected by Saturday could give an early ind
Residents in Kayunga District have been urged to enjoy the country’s independence while working hard to achieve financial independence in their homes. Speaking during the Ntenjeru North independence celebrations at Kiwangula C/U Primary School in Busaana Sub-county finance state minist
You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Colonialism was no longer viable. But, I am not sure whether we have successfully utilised Independence to the advantage
The High Court in Kampala has nullified Ivan Wafula's victory as Makindye East II Lord Councillor, citing irregularities in the January 25, 2021 elections. Justice Musa Ssekaana ruled in favour of the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) Yasini Omari Assini, declaring him the winn
The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following the completion of nine protocols on key agenda items. The revelations from the mediation team signal a revival of the fi
The Ugandan government has entered into a partnership with Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to recycle waste that has accumulated at Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso District over the past 28 years. The collaboration aims to address Kampala’s long-standing waste management issues by rehabilitating t
