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Contractor's relief in row over damaged fiber optic cables

Nairobi, April 19 -- The High Court has rejected compensation claims against a State-owned Chinese firm, Sinohydro Construction Limited which accused of damaging underground telecommunications cables ... Read More


'Vunjabei' fronts race to succeed Lukuvi in Isimani

Tanzania, April 19 -- Iringa. The Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Iringa Rural District Secretary, who also serves as the Election Director, Sure Mwasanguti, has announced the results of the party's primari... Read More


Maj Gen Henry Masiko in double tragedy as father, brother buried same day

Uganda, April 19 -- A sombre mood engulfed Kanywero-Kashaki-Kihanga-Mparo Valley in Rukiga District on Sunday as hundreds of mourners gathered at Mparo playground to witness the sendoff of a father an... Read More


South Sudanese refugee dragged from home, killed in Yumbe

Uganda, April 19 -- Police in Yumbe District are investigating the killing of a 35-year-old South Sudanese refugee who was attacked at his home in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement. The deceased, identifie... Read More


Petition seeks to nullify LC courts over constitutional breach claims

Uganda, April 19 -- A fresh constitutional petition has been filed challenging the legality of Local Council (LC) courts, arguing that they operate outside the framework of Uganda's supreme law and un... Read More


Selective enforcement row erupts in Namutumba kiosk demolitions

Uganda, April 19 -- A demolition exercise targeting illegal kiosks in Namutumba Town Council has triggered allegations of bribery and selective enforcement, with affected traders accusing local offici... Read More


Bugiri pensioners demand higher benefits, cite rising cost of living

Uganda, April 19 -- Retired civil servants in Bugiri District have called for an increase in pension and gratuity payments, citing the rising cost of living and delays in benefit adjustments. The pen... Read More


Judiciary says plea bargain drive saves Shs2b in 11 days, cuts prison congestion

Uganda, April 19 -- The Judiciary says it has saved about Shs2.16 billion in just 11 days following the rollout of daily non-capital plea-bargain hearings across the Kampala Metropolitan Area, in a mo... Read More


Doctors call for expanded outreaches to boost early diagnosis

Uganda, April 19 -- A section of medical practitioners is calling for the scaling up of community health outreaches to tackle the burden of curable diseases, which they say is partly driven by limited... Read More


Supreme Court honours former Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo

Uganda, April 19 -- The Supreme Court on Friday held a special sitting to honour former Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, marking the end of his tenure after reaching the constitutional retirement ag... Read More