Stories from Kampala · Uganda

Three major African airlines issued a joint statement calling on governments to remove travel restrictions affecting sick passengers and medical transport to African hospitals.

Benson Wakoli, a representative of the International Criminal Court, has called on the Ugandan government to take action regarding massacres that occurred in January 2002 and 2006.

Reports indicate that the government in Uganda has been overthrown. The transcript contained traffic reports and unrelated discussions, but no mention of the Ugandan government or any overthrow. The event occurred in Kampala.

The majority of profits generated from coffee sales in Uganda are leaving the country.

Amnesty International released a report today stating that the peace process in Uganda has been marred by violence and attacks on aid workers. The report notes that there has been no peace since an attack occurred in January. The ongoing process has been active since January.

The Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs has deported more than 160 individuals identified as illegal migrants.

Tourvest has launched the Tulia platform to expand access to East African safari travel markets. The initiative aims to open the region to a wider consumer base.

A judge in Uganda has rejected an insanity claim made by Christopher O'Kellor Onium. The ruling follows the murder of four young children at a nursery school in Kampala earlier this month. The defendant faces a death penalty demand for the killings.

The Ugandan Parliament has passed a reform bill establishing a 30% unified tax on gambling. Uganda will implement a unified 30% gambling tax and a 15% withholding tax on winnings. The new tax structure is scheduled to take effect starting July 1.

Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs officials reported a raid on a suspected illegal call centre. Approximately 169 foreign nationals are reportedly operating in the Bukoto and Tindall areas.