STEPHEN WANDERA
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Rwanda tightens border over Ebola
Rwandan authorities have intensified health screenings and tightened movement along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain continues to spread across the region. At least 131 people have died and 531 suspected infections have been reported in eastern DR Congo, prompting the World […]
More die of suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Authorities say 51 cases of Ebola have been confirmed in DR CongoThe World Health Organization (WHO) says there have now been 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths, with numbers expected to rise further given the time taken to detect the virus.Fifty-one cases have now been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
Panic as Uganda buys control in Kenya’s national pipeline
By Agencies Uganda acquired a 20.15 per cent stake in KPCKenyans have raised alarm after Uganda acquired a 20.15 per cent stake in KPC, giving Kampala influence over tariffs, hiring or firing of the company MD, dividend policy, restructuring decisions and board operations.Uganda acquired a 20.15 per cent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company through UNOC.The deal […]
Minister reflects on his leadership journey
CAPTION: Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Jacob Marksons Oboth, centre in grey short slived suit, and other legislators at his home in Mukono. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterMUKONO – The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs and West Budama Central County Member of Parliament, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth, held a thanksgiving ceremony in Kyungu, Mukono […]
Museveni meets Dangote, pushes for oil refinery
CAPTION: President Museveni, centre, Ministry of Energy officials after meeting Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, (4th lift,and a delegation from Kenya and Tanzania at State House Nakasero on Sunday. (PPU photo). By Stephen Wandera Ouma NAKASERO – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed a proposed multi-billion-dollar regional oil refinery initiative championed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko […]
Tanzania, Rwanda top fuel prices list
CAPTION: File image of a fuel pump nozzle. By Agencies KIGALI – Tanzania and Rwanda are ranked among the 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in Africa, with averages stretching well past (U$2.00\) per litre Landlocked geographies, elevated import costs, and local tax policies heavily influence these rankings. Fuel is the primary […]
Museveni signs protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026
CAPTION: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni signing the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 at State House. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, formally bringing the legislation into law. According to a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit on May 17, […]
