Tag: Nairobi

Museveni Orders Judicial Commission of Inquiry to Probe Apaa Land Conflict

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the establishment of a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the protracted land dispute in Apaa, located along the contested border between Amuru and Adjumani districts. The President made the announcement...

Karuma and Ayago Bridges Reopen to Traffic Ahead of Easter

Environment

The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has announced that Karuma and Ayago Bridges along the Kampala–Gulu Highway will be reopened to all traffic on the morning of Monday, 14th April 2025, following the completion of...

Court

Justice Kania Denies Bail to Besigye, Lutale Over Flight...

The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala has denied bail to Dr. Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader,...

Lifestyle

Gov’t Spent Ugx1 Billion to Treat Fallen MP Ssegirinya

The government has confirmed that the sum of Shs1 billion was spent on treating the fallen Kawempe North MP...

Politics

PFF Leaders Attack Ruto over Besigye’s Arrest in Kenya

The mystery of Dr. Besigye's disappearance in Nairobi comes on the back of 36 FDC Katonga members arrested in Kisumu four months ago and clandestinely handed over to the government back home.

Court

UHRC Chairperson Calls for Drop of Charges against Besigye

The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has called on the state to drop charges...

Crime

KENYA: Deadly Head-on Crash at Nithi Bridge Claims 12...

The Nithi Bridge area has a notorious reputation for road accidents, with previous incidents leading to significant fatalities. For example, on April 7, 2024, four people died and several others were injured when the driver of a Kensilver bus lost control while descending the slope into the infamous spot between Chogoria and Chuka towns in Tharaka Nithi county.

Business

Kenya Protests Paralyze Businesses in Border Towns

The protests, which started as a peaceful demonstration last week and have recently escalated into violent protests with protestors burning properties and blocking off roads, have made many truck drivers fear for their lives and merchandise as they were seen parking at the border.

Regional

Uganda, Kenya Resume Milk and Sugar Trade

Ugandan sugar and milk businesses resume trading with Kenya after the signing of the MoU by Presidents William Ruto and Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in Nairobi to end longstanding issues chocking cross-border commercial activities.

Sports