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MP Dr. Abed Bwanika has led a section of legislators to ask government to amend the UPDF Act. He wants the new Act to provide new avenues under which Uganda can deploy its troops out of the country. The legislators say in the new amendment, government should not first seek permission from Parliament to deploy its forces outside the country. ...

Seven people in Kenya’s capital Nairobi have been confirmed dead after a police officer opened fire indiscriminately at them. The officer attached to Kabete Police Station, in the wee hours of the night, opened fire before heading to his wife’s wine shop to pick her up. When they got home to J Apartments, the officer is said to have shot ...

Whenever people see me driving my BMW, they say I am part of the wash-wash gang. Trust me, I don’t even know what wash-wash means,’ says MKU student. I have never been involved in any kind of illegal business. All my three vehicles are legally acquired and my nightclub is also one of the most affordable on Thika Road. Apart ...

A 14-year-old boy identified as Kasita Muyinda a student of Naalya Secondary School was reportedly kidnapped from Budaka. The Kidnappers are asking for ransom worth shs 3OM. A resident of Bwase town council, Anna Namisi 40, reported the matter. The Bukedi north regional police spokesperson, ASP Immaculate Alaso confirmed the incident. Apparently, the father of the victim reported that a ...

A bit of luck and wastefulness set up both Uganda and South Africa for a mouthwatering second leg of the U-20 Women World Cup Qualifiers. Uganda ran out 1-0 winners, thanks to Hadijah Nandago’s 20th-minute header into the back of the net. This was off Margaret Kunihira’s corner. However, during the post-match conference, both coach Ayub and captain Fauzia admitted ...