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Mulago Siamese twins dead

Mulago Siamese twins dead

0 / May 20, 2013 6:36 am

The Siamese twins who were recently admitted at Mulago Hospital are both dead. The first twin passed on yesterday afternoon, while the second one died in the evening at around 8:30 pm. Apio and Adong were born on the 4th

Conjoined twins now have pneumonia

Conjoined twins now have pneumonia

0 / May 16, 2013 3:16 pm

The conjoined twins at Mulago hospital have pneumonia. The Hospital Spokesperson Enoch Kusaasira says doctors have established that the babies are suffering from pneumonia and have challenges breathing. The babies are however receiving treatment at the intensive care unit. The

Fund local gov’ts; Kagame

Fund local gov’ts; Kagame

0 / May 16, 2013 3:06 pm

Rwandan president Paul Kagame is urging governments in the Common Wealth countries to increase funding to local governments for improved service delivery. Referring to Rwanda as a case study, Kagame said local governments are the engines of effective service delivery

Rebel MPs fight on in Court

Rebel MPs fight on in Court

0 / May 16, 2013 2:59 pm

The four MPs recently expelled from the NRM Party have joined the Attorney General in challenging a petition filed by fellow MP Saleh Kamba. This is after the Attorney General agreed to their application seeking to join the petition as

Monitor journalists; spend day 3 at the CID

Monitor journalists; spend day 3 at the CID

0 / May 16, 2013 2:50 pm

The story of the three journalists summoned to the CID is taking a new twist. The police have now secured a court order compelling the journalists to produce a copy of the letter published in the Daily monitor. The letter

Counseling for Kasese flood victims

Counseling for Kasese flood victims

0 / May 15, 2013 1:07 pm

More support is going to the Kasese floods victims. The Uganda Red Cross Society has now embarked on provision of psycho-social support to the traumatized families. A team of Red Cross psycho-social support experts are in Kasese to train 30 volunteers. The Society Spokesperson

Kyambogo University officials charged

Kyambogo University officials charged

0 / May 15, 2013 12:56 pm

Six officials of Kyambogo University have been charged before the Anti-Corruption Court. These include University Council Chairman, Prof John Okedi, former acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Okuda Asibo, and University Secretary Sam Okolimo among others. The University Academics Chairman, Jackson Bethamah

Vetting of new judges kicks off

Vetting of new judges kicks off

0 / May 14, 2013 2:48 pm

The vetting of the newly appointed judges kicked off at parliament today. The vetted include Justice Stella Arach Amoko who was appointed to the Supreme Court, Lady Justice Solome Bbosa, who has been appointed judge of the Court of Appeal together

Mulago conjoined twins’ health worsens

Mulago conjoined twins’ health worsens

0 / May 14, 2013 2:37 pm

The conjoined twins admitted at Mulago Hospital today suffered a major setback, after one of them contracted flu. One of the twins named Apio was today put on oxygen after contracting the flue and developing a fever. The father to

Statehouse scholarships to be phased out

Statehouse scholarships to be phased out

0 / May 14, 2013 1:07 pm

State House will no longer offer scholarships to university students starting next financial year. The State Minister in charge of the Presidency, Richard Todwong has told Members of Parliament that State House will effective next year, stop handing out scholarships.