By Tausi Nakato An inmate shot as he escaped from Jinja Court cells has succumbed to gunshot injuries at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda Prisons spokesperson, Mr Frank Baine, has said. Mr Baine identified the deceased as 27-year-old Abel Muwanika alias “Abusale”. “The inmate succumbed to injuries after being taken […]
By Gystin Angarukiremu The State Minister of Sports, Peter Ogwang, on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of the new National Council of Sports (NCS) board that was named last week. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Ogwang reiterated his commitment to thoroughly deal with anyone who fails to account for government […]
By Gystin Angarukiremu The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, is today expected to visit the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to assess the progress of renovation works. The stadium’s extensive renovation project being handled by the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Engineering brigade had been scheduled for completion […]
Mr. Robinson Masembe, an IT specialist and businessman, has been appointed the official Ambassador of the Buruuli Kingdom, effective immediately. The appointment was confirmed by His Majesty, the King of Buruuli, Isabaruuli Isabarongo Mwatyansozi Mwogezi Butamanya. The official confirmation and handover of the appointment letter took place on Monday, February […]
BY XINHUA Schools across England yesterday received new guidance issued by the British government on prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break times. The Department for Edu- cation said that the move was “part of the government’s plan to minimise disruption and improve behavior […]
