Last week, Uganda’s Finance Minister Matia Kasaija apologised to parliament for the “mishandling of the $207 million loan” from the China Exim Bank… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chinese authorities have said they are not interested in taking over Uganda’s sole international airport if country defaults on loan. According to reports, Entebbe International Airport and … Read more
UN investigators have previously accused Rwanda and Uganda, which intervened militarily in Congo during two regional wars two decades ago… EKO HOT BLOG reports that fighting between the army and a group of armed men in eastern Congo forced some 11,000 people to flee across the border into Uganda in the last few days, the … Read more
Uganda has recorded a total of 3,146 Covid-19 deaths since the pandemic begun A study done by Ugandan scientists has found that vaccination against COVID-19 significantly reduced deaths in the country. There were no deaths recorded among fully vaccinated patients during the research period. There were also fewer deaths among those who were partially vaccinated. … Read more
The new internet tax will not be imposed on mobile data purchased for research, medical or educational purposes… Mobile phone users in Uganda have been hit by a new internet tax on mobile data in a move the country’s opposition leader branded a new assault on freedom of speech. The levy came into effect on … Read more
President Museveni led government action an assault on democracy – US United States says Uganda officials who played key role in erosion of democratic ideals will not be allowed into the North America country. In a statement on Friday, Washington said it would slam visa ban on identified Ugandan officials believed to be complicit in … Read more
The Ugandan government has arrested activist and opposition leader Bobi Wine as fresh protest broke out in the South African country. The arrest of wine was disclosed by his office in a statement. The statement said Bobi Wine was arrested for leading peace demonstration against, abduction and killing of his followers. ‘Bobi Wine arrested as … Read more
He said is under house arrest to prevent potential unrest. Opposition leader placed under house arrest since January 14. The Uganda government has disclosed the reason for the continued incarceration of Bobi Wine, opposition leader and presidential candidate of the National Unity Platform (NUP), days after the general election in the country. Ofwono Opondo, government … Read more
Social media is still blocked. “Whatever was done was done for the good of the country“ Authorities in Uganda have reopened internet in the country after it was shut down prior to the widely disputed election. Ekohotblog reports that the January 14 general election was held amid internet blackout as Museveni government crippled citizens’ access … Read more
The United States says those who truncated democratic processes, subverted will of the people and violated human rights during Thursday’s general elections in Uganda will be decisively dealt with. Ekohotblog reports that Morgan Ortagus, Department of State spokeswoman, made this known on Saturday. President Museveni has come under severe and widespread castigation for deploying the … Read more
Bobi Wine and his family were placed under house arrest Bob shares current update on the saga Sowore responded to his tweet on Social media For 4 days now, Bobi Wine and his wife have been under house arrest as they are surrounded by soldiers. He previously reported that they were under siege. Bobi Wine … Read more
Ahead of its January 14 presidential poll, The Ugandan government has ordered that social networking apps be shut down in the East Africa country. Ekohotblog gathered that authorities in the country have directed telecommunications companies to “immediately suspend any access and use” of social media and online messaging platforms. Citing a letter from Irene Sewankambo, … Read more
Omah Lay and Tems have regained freedom from detention in Uganda. Ekohotblog gathered that Okumu Jude Muwone, the presiding judge who is the chief magistrate of Makindye, directed that the singers be set free. On December 13th, the artists were arrested and charged to court for breaking Covid-19 rules by performing at an event in … Read more
15TH DECEMBER, 2020 Chairman/CEO Of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will facilitate the release of Nigerian Singers, Omaha Lay and Tems from Ugandan Prison. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the federal government is working hard for the release of singers, Omah Lay and Tems arrested in Uganda … Read more
Ugandan househelp, Vicky Abiria has been sentenced for feeding her boss’s baby with her urine. Ekohotblog gathered that Abiria was sentenced to four years imprisonment by Kira division court on Friday, December 11. Hope Chica, the mother of the baby narrating to the police, said she got suspicious after noticing that Abira had kept the … Read more
Achievement, to end HIV/AIDS Uganda is among the 14 countries in the world that have achieved the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) “90-90-90” target to help end the scourge by 2030. A top government official said. Esther Mbayo, minister for the presidency told reporters on Tuesday that Uganda has attained the UNAIDS target of … Read more
Championship A top official in Uganda on Friday said the Ugandan Badminton Association (UBA) would not host the 2020 Africa Para-Badminton Championship, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The UBA Chief Executive Officer, Simon Mugabi, told Xinhua in an interview that the championship, which was rescheduled for November after being pushed from April, would not be … Read more
Uganda’s electoral body on Wednesday set January 14, 2021 as the polling date for the country’s presidential election. The Electoral Commission said in a statement issued in Kampala that the 11 presidential candidates who were nominated on Monday and Tuesday, would start campaign on November 19 till January 12. The Electoral Commission urged nominated candidates, … Read more
A Ugandan High Court has sentenced a man, Amuza Kamulya, to 50 years in prison for defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. Amuza Kamulya pleaded guilty after his daughter and his wife showed up in court to testify against him. He had denied the offence and had threatened to kill his daughter if she dared … Read more
Police Spokesperson, Owoyesigyire said Kyomuhendo allegedly stabbed and killed his sister Aminah Namara, during an argument at around 4am, on Thursday morning. It is purported that Namara visited her brother a month ago and they have been staying together at his home. A man has been arrested in Uganda after he allegedly stabbed his 20-year-old sister … Read more
Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement, has picked its national chairman and incumbent President, Yoweri Museveni, as its candidate for the 2021 presidential election. Seventy-five-year-old Museveni is in his 34th year as president, having been in office since 1986. Museveni had tweeted his acceptance of the party’s fresh ticket, while also appreciating the delegates: … Read more