Some Namibians say President Hage Geingob should provide proof that his children’s Dubai trip was privately funded Some Namibians have been outraged after learning that President Hage Geingob’s four children joined the government’s delegation to the COP28 climate summit. They were among six of the president’s family members listed as part of Namibia’s delegation in Dubai. President Geingob’s office on Monday confirmed his children travelled to the city, but denied claims that their trip was state-funded. The office did not say how other family members were paid for. “President Geingob and Madame Geingos (first lady) paid for the flights and…
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On Tuesday, The Makindye based General Court Martial remanded 31 people including police officers, soldiers and  pastors among others for plotting to overthrow government. The court on Tuesday charged Capt Denish Oola Oyaa, attached to the sixth Tank Battalion as an operations training officer, Lieutenant Benjamin Oduru, a staff officer, Warrant Officer II Oryek Sunday Jenaro, a tank engine technician, Sgt Bernard Morris Leku (also known as Peter Anguadia, a deserter), formerly attached to the Field Engineering Unit of America Village Perichi Subcounty, West Adjumani County in Adjumani District, Cpl John Elatu, attached to sixth Tank Battalion in Singo as…
By Jamillah Oluka. The Diocese of Kumi is enveloped in mourning following the passing of the esteemed Rt. Rev. Thomas Edison IRIGEI, the first and retired Bishop (Bishop Emeritus) of the Diocese. This happened today morning of 5th/22/2023 at Soroti Main Hospital. The news was announced by Michael today expressing deep sorrow but also emphasizing the hope found in faith. Rt. Rev. Thomas Edison IRIGEI’s lifelong journey in service to God and the church spanned various roles, from being a dedicated Christian and Lay Reader to serving as a chaplain, Parish Priest, Bishop of the Diocese of Kumi, and the former…
It was a time of ululating, chanting and dancing in Nangaiza village, Kibuku district over the weekend as the C.E.O Keddi foundation, Mr Steven Keddi gifted his grandmother Ms Seta Loy Namaliri a brand new Toyota Hiace Taxi registration number UBP 859H as a sign of appreciation for raising him after the death of his parents. “Maama started looking after me when I was barely one month old till I became an adult, I am very happy today that I have been able to come and celebrate with her as we rejoice her life and raising me into the man I…
Gideon Thembo Mujungu, the Member of Parliament for Busongora South in Kasese District, western Uganda, has been jailed for failing to pay a sum of Shs183,618,000, which arose from the expenses related to a court election petition in 2021. Francis Dawa Matenga, the Deputy Registrar of Fort Portal High Court, ordered the detention of the legislator following the execution of a warrant of arrest issued by the same court in June. The warrant, addressed to Mr Joneni Bamwenda, a court bailiff in Kasese town, directed the arrest of Thembo Gideon Mujungu unless he paid the specified amount along with the…
Prominent Events promoter and MK Project diehards Balaam Barugahara has taken to socials to expose Kampala City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago accusing him of doing less to improve roads in the City. He went on to name the pothole that he found filled with water near Uganda Management Institute Lake Lukwago. He also took to his twitter, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi.Dr @BalaamAteenyiDr Visit Lake Lord Mayor Lukwago @EriasLukwago_ located Upscale Diplomatic Zone in Kololo opposite CDF & UMI gate. Am sure this is the reason they’re fighting SFC & Gen @mkainerugaba fix Kampala Project. We need a better & Lake free…
Police have launched investigations after a man allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute in Lukume area of Malava constituency. Citizen Digital reported that the man, identified as Isaiah, allegedly killed his wife and hid her body on the roof of the house before taking his own life following a confirmation over infidelity. Kakamega County Police Commander Joseph Kigen said the investigation is underway and that they are awaiting the results of an autopsy on the bodies. Prior to committing the crime, the deceased man claimed that his wife was having extramarital affairs after returning home from Nanyuki, where…
Kenyan police have arrested a woman accused of throwing her 8-month-old baby into the Indian Ocean. The incident happened at Likoni Ferry in Mombasa County on Sunday. The swift action by coast guards and divers led to the rescue of the infant, who is now reported to be recovering well at the Red Cross rescue center. The police reported that the child received immediate first aid at the Red Cross Centre, where she was treated and subsequently discharged in fair condition. Meanwhile, the mother was taken into custody for questioning as authorities seek to understand the circumstances surrounding the distressing…
THE dusty dunes of Saudi Arabia’s deserts have miraculously turned from sand to grass confirming what some believe is a thousand-year-old prophecy. Surprisingly heavy rainfall and flooding throughout December have led to the striking scenes of green desert hills surrounding the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. 4 People excitedly take photos of the green phenomenon taking shape across the Gulf nation’s desertsCredit: Getty 4 The sand turned to grass, which animals now feed offCredit: Getty Videos and photos circulating on social media show animals grazing on the grass which emerged out from the flooded lands in the west of…
Roads in Masindi especially in Miirya Sub County have been cut off by floods. Livingstone Kyotamanya, the Miirya Sub County Chairperson confided to our reporter that, due to the flooding of major roads, transport has been paralyzed with travelers having to foot more money to move from one place to another since the roads are now immotorable. Kyotamanya adds that the transport hurdles have led to skyrocketing commodity prices. Kyotamanya attributes the flooding to rainfall and climate change, stressing that they have much more rain compared to other seasons. He noted that some students didn’t sit for their final exams,…