The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will see Uganda Cranes and Tanzania’s Taifa Stars playing two qualifying matches. This, however, may not necessarily be the end of the road as both teams are acutely aware that they could be the turning point. Algeria is currently topping Group F with six points and Niger on two, leaving the East African ...
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Manhattan Grand Jury Fails To Meet Over The Stormy Daniels “Hush Money Case”
The former US president Donald Trump lived to see another day as the grand jury expected to preside over the the alleged illegal hush money payments didn’t meet as had been expected on Wednesday. However it’s not yet clear why it didn’t happen or how much longer the grand jury would take to conclude its work. The grand jury which ...
Read More »US Threatens Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Legislators, Ugandans and the President knew that things wouldn’t be easy in case the Anti-Homosexuality bill is passed especially from donor funds. Indeed the threats have already started flying in with the US warning that HIV/AIDS prevalence in Uganda might increase. This is if the bill is passed into law. The government of Uganda has therefore been urged to make ...
Read More »“RUN If YOU ARE NOT IN UNIFORM,” Raila Odinga Warns Police Officers
Kenya’s opposition figure, Raila Odinga, along with his party, Azimio leaders, have asked plain-clothed police officers to keep off protests lest they face the wrath of their supporters. The opposition leaders in a statement to the public said they will treat plain-clothed officers as goons. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accused the cops of using excessive force to disperse peaceful protesters. ...
Read More »UN Advises Government To Circumvent Tax Holidays
The government of Uganda has been advised by the United Nations to avoid tax holidays as well as exemptions. The international organization said this should be done if the government is to attain its domestic revenue mobilization. Yesterday, the government launched its investment financing strategy in Kampala. Ms Susan Ngongi Namondo, the United Nations resident coordinator attended this ceremony. She ...
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