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March 2022

Vaccination shouldn’t be mandatory- Law Society

Kateera (C) from the Law makes his case before the committee As Parliament processes the Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2021, Uganda Law Society (ULS) wants the proposal for mandatory Covid-19 vaccination should be dropped and allow the public to consent to it. They propose that the bill should consider circumstances under which an individual may […]

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‘What is the fate of Ugandans in Ukraine?’

Ssekikubo says gov’t needs to act fast on the plight of Ugandans in Ukraine Members of Parliament have asked for a position statement from the Government on the plight of Ugandans caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Lwemiyaga County representative, Hon Theodore Ssekikubo and Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Muwada Nkunyingi said several Ugandans

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Legislators worried about high cost of essential commodities

Nsereko called on govt to check the inflation The high costs of essential household commodities are worrying and Members of Parliament want Government to take action and stall rising prices. Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Hon Mohammed Nsereko said the concerns of high fuel prices have now shifted to the increased prices of soap, detergents

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For first time in history, two women sat behind president at State of the Union

They made history last year as the first time two women who sat behind the president during a joint session in the House Chamber, but Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi once again made history, marking the first time two women sat behind the president during the State of the Union. Video Player is

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Fertliser prices spike after Russia-Ukraine war

Fertiliser prices in Kenya are set to skyrocket above Sh7,000 for a 50 kilo bag on fears that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will curtail global supplies. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya on Tuesday told Parliament that the cost of the farm input could rise unless it was subsidised for farmers. Representational Image“We get most of

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Israel freezes Palestinian evictions in east Jerusalem

Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday froze the eviction of four Palestinian families from the flashpoint east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, where Jewish settler groups have sought to seize control. © AHMAD GHARABLI Sheikh Jarrah has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance against Israeli control of Jerusalem; this photo taken on January 21, 2022 shows Israeli

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Russia’s Failure to Dominate Skies Over Ukraine Called ‘Surprising

As Russia continues to struggle in its invasion of Ukraine, experts are puzzled over the country’s apparent lack of air superiority. Experts with Janes, a research firm dedicated to “defence and security intelligence,” told AFP News on Tuesday that they are stumped as to why Russia’s air force has not taken decisive control over Ukrainian

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Russia receives Venezuela’s ‘strong support’

In rare backing for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday assured Vladimir Putin of his “strong support” in a telephone call, according to a Kremlin statement.   © Fabrice COFFRINI Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gives a remote speech at the opening of a session of the UN Human Rights Council

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Tens of thousands evacuated in Australia as heavy rains close in on Sydney

  By Renju Jose Video Player is loading. Pause Current Time 0:00 / Duration 1:00 Loaded: 0.00% Unmute 0 LQ Caption Full screen Tens of thousands evacuated in Australia as heavy rains close in on Sydney Click to expand   SYDNEY (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Australians fled their homes and authorities evacuated a hospital on Wednesday

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