The Uganda side project cost estimate is USD 105.76 million while the Kenya side of the project cost estimate is USD 147.3 million to be financed by the ADB and ADF loans and counterpart funding from the two governments.
Read more ...The fake news generators and even some of the elements of the Security forces are concentrating on the stoning of the Presidents car. Please, that is not the most serious problem here. That President has the capacity, either alone or in company with his personal security, to defend himself, not only against stone throwers but against any attacker.
Read more ...An eyewitness Suzan Nakaggwa says that the driver of the Taxi, registration number UBA 869C defied a police directive to stop at Wabigalo Trading Center, prompting a chase between security personnel and the taxi. She adds that a police officer, donning a Field Force Unit uniform opened gunfire into the vehicle which was at the time, approaching Kigenge village.
Read more ...Kyagulanyi, the Kyadondo East Member of Parliament was arrested on Monday, August 13 alongside three other legislators and about 30 of their supporters following clashes between rival groups in a hotly contested parliamentary race in Arua.
Read more ...Bobi is in pain. Bobi is hurting everywhere. We nearly lost him He wonders how he is still alive after such treatment, she said in a write up released shortly after her visit to Makindye Military Barracks where Kyagulanyi is now detained.
Read more ...Musana Sabila, Regional Police Commander for Kampala Metropolitan East, says that five youth were arrested and will be charged with Illegal Assembly and incitement to violence.
Read more ...This is the second day that police is engaging ghetto residents in running battles, heated with tear gas and gunshots. The residents are protesting against the arrest and detention of Robert Kyagulanyi, the Kyadondo East MP who enjoys massive support from the suburb, commonly known as the Ghetto.
Read more ...Besigye disclosed that they have set up a team of lawyers to help secure the freedom of all those under detention and attend to their health as well to be coordinated by Kampala City Lord Mayor, Elias Lukwago.
Read more ...As a result, police swung into action and started firing teargas to disperse the protesters and open the road leading to running battles. Some of the protesters fled to Kifumbira slums where they regrouped and returned to the road. Other people ran to safety in Kamwokya Mosque.
Read more ...Deputy Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, says the truck has been moved to Spedag offices in Nakawa in Kampala and will be opened this afternoon to ascertain the minerals, its quantity, value and owner of the truck.
Read more ...Hassan Mwebembezi, a relative to the couple, says Kenkoonzi died due to excessive bleeding despite efforts by doctors to save her life. The late Kenkoonzi was rushed to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital on Tuesday night together with her husband, Francis Aryarugamu after being shot by unidentified thugs.
Read more ...Benjamin Ewal, the Dokolo District Returning Officer, says the vehicle was parked at their office in Dokolo Town council when it went missing.
Read more ...Wadri polled 6421 while his main challenger Tiperu polled 4,798votes. Another independent candidate Robert Ejiku had 2694 and FDCs Bruce Musema had 1369 votes
Read more ...Christine Mandella, the Kabale District Health Officer, says they are on high alert to respond to any suspected cases of any hemorrhagic fever including Ebola.
Read more ...According to an eye witness, unidentified gunmen shot the couple at around 8:40pm while walking to their home in Mwanjari trading center shortly after closing their Soda Depot in Kabale Central Market.
Read more ...The assailants also cut off all the fingers of the deceased on the left arm, thumb and last finger on the right hand. Police says attempts by residents of the area to identify the body have been futile.
Read more ...Ahmed Musakana, the Kole District Police Commander, says they have commenced investigations into the incident pending the appearance of the suspect in court.
Read more ...A range of armed groups are active in the area and, according to WHO, this insecurity is creating a challenge for health teams attempting to reach communities for active case finding and monitoring, often requiring armed escorts. The violence can also discourage members of the community from coming forward for treatment.
Read more ...According to information from the DP President General Nobert Mao, the driver identified as Yasin Kawuma was shot at Hotel Pacific in Arua town , the base of Kassiano Wadris campaign on Monday evening.
Read more ...A person who had come to operate the shop has today been murdered in the morning at Bagala village in seeta in Mukono district on Jinja-kampala highway.
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