By our reporter Kabale The rehabilitation of structures at the 33-year-old National Teachers’ College Kabale in Kabale Municipality has kicked off after receiving a grant of Euros 4m worth about Shs18bn from Belgium Technical Cooperation. Benjamin Turyahikayo, the college principal, while speaking on Tuesday during the ground breaking ceremony at college main hall in […]
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Umeme roots for leadership cooperation in Kigezi
By our reporter Kabale Electricity power regulator, Umeme is calling on leaders in Kigezi region to join hands with it in regulating power theft. According to David Birungi, the manager, stakeholder relations at Umeme, if leaders at all levels embraced the proper usage of electricity in their areas, the company would efficiently and effectively […]
Zim general warns on foreign bases in Djibouti
By APN Agencies Major General Trust Magoba – who now serves as a special advisor to the African Union office for Peace and Security – has raised concern at foreign interference on the continent. “The establishment foreign bases and the involvement of external forces in the conflicts on the Horn of Africa is a worrisome […]
UN to donate vehicles to Uganda Police
By APN Reporter Kampala The United Nations has today announced a donation of 12 vehicles to the Uganda Police Force in a function held today at police headquarters Naguru. The announcement was made by the United Nations coordinator to Uganda,Mrs Rosa Malongo “Uganda Police Force still needs assistance in infrastructure and human resources trainings to […]
Rugunda Hails African Leaders on Stability
By Racheal Nakassi Kampala The Prime Minister of Uganda, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has hailed African heads of state for fostering local cohesion towards economic stability across the continent. Dr Rugunda was speaking at the 20th African Economic Research Consortium at the Lake Victoria Serena Hotel in Kigo. The premier says that regional integration in trade […]
Ankole “King” Granted Bail
By APN Reporter Mbarara Mbarara magistrate’s court has today granted bail to Ankole crown claimant Prince Umar Asiimwe Rubambansi and four of his four ministers. Asiimwe and his ministers Max Muhumuza, Joseph Kankiriho, Brenda Katushemerirwe and Wycliff Amanya were arrested on 15th of this month and charged with 7 cases among them promoting sectarianism, impersonation […]
Kigezi Province Secures Vital Win Against Buganda in Drum Tournament
By APN Reporter Masaka Kigezi province on sunday evening secured a vital win against Buganda in a match played at Masaka recreational ground. The well attended match saw the visitors overcome their hosts with a single goal of the game. Derrick Mudali scored in the 61st minute and his goal was enough to see off […]
Ankole Kingdom Crown Claimant Arrested
By Jonan Beine Mbarara Police in Mbarara yesterday arrested and detained the self-styled king of Ankole and his 4 cabinet ministers for allegedly promoting sectarianism and inciting violence. The arrested are Umar Asiimwe Ntale –the self-styled king, Max Muhumuza and Joseph Kankiriho together with Brenda Katushemerirwe and Wycliff Amanya. Samson Kasasira the Rwizi Region police […]
Jacob Zuma Resigns as South African President
South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned his office with immediate effect. He made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday evening. Earlier, Mr Zuma’s governing ANC party told him to resign or face a vote of no confidence in parliament on Thursday. The 75-year-old has been under increasing pressure […]
Northwest Ankole Diocesan Bishop Calls for Repentance during Lent
By APN Reporter Ibanda Northwest Ankole diocesan Bishop Rt. Rev. Amos Magez has called on Christians to use the lent season to turn back to God. Speaking to the media in Ibanda town, the Man of God revealed that the season is the prime time for Christians to renew their relationship with God The season […]