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Museveni summons NRM MPs as war of words over coffee intensifies

Museveni summons NRM MPs as war of words over coffee intensifies

The Government Chief Whip, Mr Hamson Denis Obua, has vowed to front a solid team to ensure that the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is endorsed to pave the way for the rationalisation of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). Mr Obua insists that the position on the Bill

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Parliament summons Finance, AG over Roko’s Shs260b bailout

Parliament summons Finance, AG over Roko’s Shs260b bailout

Two years after government voted to invest more than Shs266 billion in Roko Construction Company, concerns are growing that if not closely monitored, this may turn into another huge loss to the taxpayer. Parliament now wants the government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Ec

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Kenya's parliament tables motion to impeach deputy president

Kenya's parliament tables motion to impeach deputy president

Kenya's parliament on Tuesday tabled a motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gross violation of the constitution, the speaker said, as local media reported that he had fallen out with President William Ruto. Over one third of lawmakers signed a motion presented by Mweng

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Ashton Kutcher fears Sean 'Diddy' Combs could 'make up claims about famous pals to clear name'

Ashton Kutcher fears Sean 'Diddy' Combs could 'make up claims about famous pals to clear name'

Ashton Kutcher and Sean 'Diddy' Combs were once good pals, but since Diddy's arrest for alleged sex trafficking, the actor is said to be fearful of what the rapper will say or do next

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Janet to referee polls after dramatic NCHE power play

Janet to referee polls after dramatic NCHE power play

The Minister of Education and Sports, Ms Janet Museveni, has summoned vice-chancellors and senates of all public universities at State House to elect their representatives to the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) on September 17. According to a letter written to the VC of one

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Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum

Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez flew into Spain on Sunday to seek asylum, Madrid said, hours after quitting his country amid a political and diplomatic crisis over July's disputed election.Gonzalez - who has challenged President Nic

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MP Akamba held at CID on other Charges, Says Among

MP Akamba held at CID on other Charges, Says Among

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has revealed that MP Paul Akamba (Busiki County) who was recently rearrested after securing bail is under custody at Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters where he is answering fresh charges of another crime.

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Kampala City Lord Mayor and Finance Ministry Summoned Over AfDB Funds Issue

Kampala City Lord Mayor and Finance Ministry Summoned Over AfDB Funds Issue

The Parliamentary Physical Infrastructure Committee has issued summonses to Kampala city Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and officials from the finance ministry. This directive was given by committee chairperson Dan Kimosho (Kazo County, NRM) on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.During a tense interactio

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Fresh Criminal Summons Issued Against Bitature and Wife

Fresh Criminal Summons Issued Against Bitature and Wife

The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has assumed the prosecution of the case involving Ugandan businessman Patrick Bitature and his wife, Carol Nzaro, concerning a $26 million commercial dispute with South African money lender Vantage Mezzanine Fund 11 Partnership. Chief State Attorney Joa

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