President Salva Kiir met Kenya’s newly elected president, William Samoei Ruto on Wednesday and discussed bilateral agreements and cooperation at the state house in Nairobi. Continue reading President Kiir, Kenya’s Ruto discuss bilateral agreements
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Heist suspect Sipapa linked to 12 other robberies
DNA and fingerprints sample tests conducted by Uganda Police have established 12 other cases of robberies linked to Socialite Charles Olimu also known as Sipapa. Continue reading Heist suspect Sipapa linked to 12 other robberies
Kiir among 20 Heads of State invited to Ruto’s inauguration
President Salva Kiir is among at least 20 Heads of State from across Africa who are expected to attend the inauguration of the President-elect of Kenya William Ruto on Tuesday. Continue reading Kiir among 20 Heads of State invited to Ruto’s inauguration
Kenya: Recruit dismissed for his HIV positive status to sue KDF
A 23-year-old recruit that the Kenyan military dismissed for being HIV positive has sent his former employer a demand letter, and disclosed plans to go to court in seven days. Continue reading Kenya: Recruit dismissed for his HIV positive status to sue KDF
Uganda: Govt gives Nyege Nyege festival green light
The controversial Nyege Nýege festival slated to take place in Jinja District next week will go on as planned, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, has said. Continue reading Uganda: Govt gives Nyege Nyege festival green light
Six youths killed in communal fighting in Torit County
At least six people were killed in communal violence in Hiyala Payam of Eastern Equatoria State over the weekends, according to Torit County Commissioner.
Atari Jacob Albano says the clashes between Oguruny and Iloli villagers were triggered by the killing of a farmer belonging to a section of youth groups in the area.
Jima Kuye was attacked while cultivating in his backyard in lloli area.
The incident prompted his colleagues to attack those they believed were responsible for the act, sparking the weekend fighting.
Commissioner Albano is now calling on both sides to restrain from further violence and allow the law to take its course.
“They should not involve or join in the criminal act perpetrated by individuals. They are supposed to allow these individuals to be arrested and brought to book,” he said.
“Secondly, they have to cooperate with the government authorities by apprehending for us the criminals so that we go and arrest them, or tell us these criminals’ whereabouts.”
The incident occurred barely two months after the two sections held a peace dialogue to resolve their differences.
Uganda prophet accused of whipping worshipers detained
A self-styled Ugandan prophet has been charged with assault, common assault and trafficking in persons. Continue reading Uganda prophet accused of whipping worshipers detained
S. Sudan MPs train ahead of regional parliamentary games
National lawmakers started training on Thursday ahead of the East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games to be held in Juba in December. Continue reading S. Sudan MPs train ahead of regional parliamentary games
Kenyan election: IEBC servers were breached, forensic analysis shows
The three Venezuelans who were arrested upon landing in Nairobi two weeks before the General Election had not been contracted by the electoral commission but had access to its servers five months before the polls, a forensics analysis shows. Continue reading Kenyan election: IEBC servers were breached, forensic analysis shows
Cabinet approves $6.7m for DR Congo-bound battalion
The government approved nearly 7 million US dollars to fund the special battalion of 750 soldiers expected to be deployed in DR Congo. Continue reading Cabinet approves $6.7m for DR Congo-bound battalion