Following Monday’s award of medals to members of the ninth and earlier parliaments, the medal recipients were yesterday paid Shs 581m in transport refund. Check also: Gabon’s opposition leader, Ping declared himself as the President of Gabon The medals alone cost Shs 600m, minus the venue, Serena Conference Centre, food, refreshments and entertainment, among other costs. The Observer has learnt that ...

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on Thursday awarded Rwandan Peacekeepers in recognition of their professionalism, dedication and discipline. Check Also: South Sudan Government Rejects UN Proposal To Send More Peacekeepers The Rwandan troops were decorated with UN Peacekeeping Medals at a parade ceremony held at Rwanbatt3 Base Camp, SOCATEL M’Poko, in Bangui the Capital ...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is one second African president who earns the lowest salary. According to a list of salaries compiled by African Review  team, Museveni earns $13,000 equivalent to Shs 43,199,000.00 (Shs 43m from Shs 36m in 2011). Check Also: The World’s Poorest Presiden-t. His Reason Why He’s Poor Will Surprise You He is the second last on the least of ...

Over 1000 medical students have dragged the Minister of Health, Dr Ruth Aceng and the Attorney General to High Court in Kampala challenging the new internship policy. Check Also: Uganda To Set Up Mental Health Facility For Soldiers They claim the new internship policy restricts their access to supervised practical training at various centres. Led by Emma Amadriyo, the group is ...

Kenya anticipates to repatriate 150,000 refugees to Somalia by the end of the year. Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed says 100,000 refugees have already been registered for relocation. Check Also: An Elephant In Kenya Killed Italian Tourist trying To Take Picture “The relocation of the refugees is however dependent on international support which was pledged in Brussels amounting to $100 million,” ...