May 20, 2013 | Last updated 19 minutes ago
Regional News
2 days ago Nokia Phone Explodes In Rwandan Man’s Pocket

Rwandan authorities are investigating circumstances under which a Nokia brand cell phone exploded and caught on fire, leaving the owner with second-degree burns and a one-inch wound on his thigh.

2 months ago Burundi Government Pays Tribute To Fallen Marc Barengayabo

Burundi government through the spokesman Philippe Nzobonariba has passed a condolence message to the Catholic Church of Burundi, all Christians and the entire populace, following the death of the composer of county’s national anthem, Professor Abbot Marc Barengayabo.

4 days ago Kenyatta Talks Tough On Insecurity

President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured Kenyans that his government will not spare any effort in addressing security challenges in the country.

5 days ago Kenya Army Boss: We Must Unite In War On Al Shabaab

Kenya Defence Forces Commander, Gen Julius Waweru Karangi has completed a two-day visit to Rwanda. He arrived in Kigali in May 13 before leaving today.

2 weeks ago UN Condemns S. Sudan Tribal Chief Murder

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for calm in Abyei, an area contested by Sudan and South Sudan, following the killing of a top tribal chief and a UN peacekeeper from the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), as tensions in the area reportedly remain high today.

Special Reports

23 hours ago Inside Monitor: Are Things Falling Apart?

It is all gloom and guesswork in Monitor now. With an impasse created by the so-called Project Muhoozi, it doesn’t get any worse when a host of reporters and editors are not sure of their jobs anymore, as a purge lingers over their heads.

Crime & Investigation

22 hours ago EXCLUSIVE: Kazinda Threatens To Spill “Bribery Secrets”

Interdicted Principal Accountant in the Office of Prime Minister (OPM), Geoffrey Kazinda, has threatened to reveal names of all police officers and other government officials he reportedly bribed to save him from being jailed.

People

2 days ago FULL LIST: Kabaka Unveils New Cabinet

Buganda Kingdom King, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has announced his new cabinet, Chimp Corps report.

Health

23 hours ago Minister Urges Nurses Not To Quit

Ugandan medical practitioners have been called upon to stick to their 'Godly calling' to save lives of the people regardless of it being non-rewarding and unattractive today.

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