MPOX's Story In East Africa
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- October 21, 2024
Bola Tinubu is at the helm of the Nigerian 25th February elections becoming the country’s next president elect.The 71 year old has taken over from an 80 year old who stepped down from office after 3 terms. “As president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria I will discharge my duties and perform my functions honestly
READ MOREThe Al-Shabab has been confirmed to have attacked the UPDF camp in Somalia. The attack is described as “the worst in 16 year UPDF history in Somalia”. The UPDF base in Somalia’s strategic Bulo Marer town attack happened on Friday when the Al-shabab overran the camp causing deaths, injuries and some prisoners of war. “Condolences
READ MOREThe Kampala City Council Authority has announced its full takeover and control of the city markets and abattoirs. The old leadership has all been banned and 36 new administrators appointed. Ms. Minsa Kabanda, Minister for Kampala City Council Authority and Metropolitan Affairs explained that the move is meant to ensure full realization of the presidential
READ MOREMembers of Parliament are concerned about the continuous death threats they are receiving from individuals disguising themselves as “association of tired officers in uniform Uganda”. Sarah Opendi , the woman MP for Tororo District has reported to parliament to have received threatening messages from the said association. “I received a letter on my Parliament email
READ MOREA grade one magistrate in Rakai has been dismissed from the Judiciary over abuse of office. The Judicial Service Commission has dismissed Latif Abubaker Nakibinge, a grade one magistrate at Rakai court from the service. He allegedly withdrew money from the court Operation Fund Account but failed to hand it over to the owner, withdrawing
READ MOREThe Uganda Human Rights Tribunal has finally commenced the hearing of Dr. Besigye’s case filed seven years ago regarding human rights violations stemming from the 2016 presidential elections where Dr. Besigye was a candidate. In 2016, the police led by the then assistant inspector of police, Felix Kaweesi raided the FDC (Forum For Democratic Change)
READ MOREUganda has joined many countries today to celebrate biodiversity under the global theme: “From Agreement to Action : Build Back Biodiversity.” Ms. Naomi Karekaho, the NEMA spokesperson revealed that they in order to commemorate the day plan to plant over 1,000 trees by the end of the day, today 22nd May, 2023. The restoration exercise
READ MOREA 34 year old Male identified as Silas Sukoria- a resident of Tumbobi village in Kaptanya sub-county Kapchorwa, is being held by the Kapchorwa Central police station on charges of impersonating a doctor, conducting illegal treatment and extorting money from patients at Kapchorwa hospital. “The charges against him include impersonation, conducting illegal treatment and extorting
READ MOREGovernment has connected 14,000 locals to new Arua water system. The system has connected residents in five wards; Anzu,Kubo, Mbaraka, Anyara, Mite in Anyivu Division. The Ministry of Water and Environment through the water and sanitation facility- North (WSDFwATER AND ANITATION-North) program constructed the Odramacaku Rural Growth Center (RGC) piped water supply and sanitation facilities.
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