UK issues travel advice on Uganda in wake of Bobi Wine arrest
Musician turned politician Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine (centre), waves to his supporters in a suburb of Kampala on June 29, 2017. PHOTO | AFP
The United Kingdom government has issued travel advice on Uganda warning its nationals of heightened political tensions in the country. In the travel advice issued on Sunday, the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office warned that there are possibilities of violent protests across the country following the arrest of several opposition members of Parliament…Details<<<
Kenyans share mixed reactions after DP Ruto wins award in Uganda
– Deputy President William Ruto was awarded for serving as an example; where he has steadily risen from extreme poverty to political elitism – He joins the league of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame who scooped the award earlier – He has urged young people to work hard, embrace creativity and foster launching the country on a transformative course – The ceremony has however left a sour and sweet taste in the mouths of social media users On…Details<<<
Drunk drivers to be blacklisted – NTSA
In this file photo 20 people were killed in an accident in Molo. Drivers caught drink-driving more than three times will be blacklisted, the National Transport and Safety Authority has reiterated. Director General Francis Meja on Monday said through the smart driving licenses, any driver found drink-driving will lose 14 points, which amounts to a suspension of six months. He spoke during the launch of the road safety report on the Northern Corridor. “We are not going to compromise because such drivers…Details<<<
Fired while preparing for 1pm bulletin! Kirigo Ng’arua narrates painful exit from Citizen TV
Royal Media Services (RMS) carried out a major restructuring in October 2016. Over 100 employees were sent packing as the media house said difficult business environment in the broadcast industry had cut revenues. Kirigo Ng’arua was among RMS journalists laid off in the restructuring. The retrenchment was a big shock to her because she wasn’t prepared for it. Kirigo Ng’arua says didn’t expect to be among those who would be fired but surprisingly she was laid off together with the likes of Terryanne…Details<<<
Chelsea star Eden Hazard makes huge transfer decision
PHOTO: COURTESY Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has said he has no plans to leave the Premier League club before the European transfer window closes at the end of the month. The Belgian was consistently linked with a move to Real Madrid throughout the close season but, following Chelsea’s 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, the 27-year-old said he would be staying in London. PHOTO: COURTESY “I’m fine here. We’ll see what happens in a year or two,” Hazard told French news outlet RMC Sport…Details<<<