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Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has accused insurance companies in Uganda of frustrating farmers’ claims despite collecting large premiums, describing insurance as “a scam”.

Minister Tumwebaze dubs Uganda insurance companies ‘a scam’ While insurance is a mandatory requirement for borrowers under programmes such as the Agricultural Credit Facility, the minister says insurers often rely on technicalities to reject claims.

The High Court has ordered that Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, be provided with legal representation at the State's expense after they complained that they were unable to effectively access their lawyers.

Breaking: Justice Baguma orders State-funded lawyer for Besigye, Lutale The High Court has ordered the State to provide legal representation to Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale after they raised concerns about access to their lawyers.

Claire Kirabo passed away yesterday at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital after spending six years on life support following a rare stroke. Her stay appears to match the Guiness World Record held by a Polish national

Mbarara woman dies after spending world record breaking 6 years in ICU Claire Kirabo passed away yesterday at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital after spending six years on life support following a rare stroke. Her stay appears to match the Guiness World Record held by a Polish national