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15/06/2024

How oil revenue will relieve gov’t of external debt

15/06/2024

WEJULI MIKE: The role of urban spaces in mental health and general public health

This article explores how the design, availability, and quality of urban spaces can profoundly influence the mental health.

15/06/2024

Gov’t, civil society, industry players in oil and gas to convene second joint CSO conference

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and key industry players (Total Energies, CNOOC Uganda Ltd, Uganda National Oil Company and EACOP Ltd), and the Civil Society Coalition on Oil and Gas will host the Second Annual Joint....

15/06/2024

President Museveni supports Buganda kingdom’s “Mwanyi Terimba” project with Shs 413 million

President Museveni commended the Katikkiro Mr. Charles Peter Mayiga for fighting poverty in the kingdom through promotion of coffee growing.

14/06/2024

Witch doctor arrested for suspected child murder in Kiboga

Police have urged parents to remain vigilant about their children’s safety both inside and outside the home as the investigation continues.

14/06/2024

Museveni calls for enhanced competition in production to drive economic growth

President Museveni also highlighted that irrigation for agriculture as a strategic intervention will as well stabilise Uganda’s economy.

14/06/2024

NAPE cautions against kidnap of oil host community members

The Executive Director for National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE), Frank Muramuzi has expressed dismay over the kidnap of human rights activist, Stephen Kwikiriza, a resident of Nsunzu village, Buhuka parish Kyagwali Sub County in Kikuube district. Kwikiriza, a member of Kingf...

14/06/2024

Persistent trade tensions within the EAC continues to cripple dairy industry

Trade tensions within the East African Community continue to cripple the dairy industry amidst noticeable local growth in milk production, not matched with in-country demand. During his state of the nation address last week on 6th June 2024, the President of Uganda, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni highli...

11/06/2024

US, UK sanctions on Ugandan officials could be smokescreen

Uganda’s mineral reserves, or rather ‘curse’, which the US and UK presently don’t fully control, will cause problems until they lay their hands on.

11/06/2024

Uganda Cranes: Victory and defeat stir fans’ emotions

The return of the Uganda Cranes to Mandela National Stadium has sparked a wave of mixed emotions among fans and players alike.

10/06/2024

URA says Uganda has been losing Shs.4 trillion annually due to lack of EFRIS

The Commissioner General attributed the standoff between traders and URA, to the tough penalties provided for in the law of enforcing EFRIS.

10/06/2024

Anonymous and online”: The platform providing mental health support to victims of sexual violence in Uganda

Limited resources in Uganda means victims of sexual violence cannot access necessary psychosocial support.

10/06/2024

Higher business activity in May boost optimism in Uganda’s private sector

The monthly Stanbic PMI is compiled by S&P Global from responses to questionnaires sent to about 400 purchasing managers.

08/06/2024

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06/06/2024

It happened in 2022, police clarify on circulating robbery CCTV footage

The Kampala Metropolitan Police has revealed that the circulating CCTV video on social media occurred in 2022 at the Buganda Road Y-junction near City Oil on Bombo Road. According to the KMP Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, in this incident, a group of thugs targeted an engineer who was...

06/06/2024

Make high quality products, Minister Lumumba tells PISGBC beneficiaries

The Minister of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba has provided crucial tips to beneficiaries of the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC) project on how they can use the acquired skills to achieve the best out of them. “Yo...

04/06/2024

Mulago Hospital refutes claims of organ theft from patients

Dr. Rosemary Byanyima, Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital has disputed allegation of theft of organs from patients in hospitals in Uganda, saying there are several tests and screening both the patient and donor need to undergo before any organ transplant takes place. She made th...

04/06/2024

NRM MPs ordered not to sign censure motion before guidance from Museveni

Herbert Kinobere (Kibuku County) who is also, Vice Spokesperson, NRM Caucus, has ordered all NRM MPs not to append their signatures on the censure motion until they receive guidance from their Party Chairman, President Museveni. He issued the directive while addressing journalists at Parliament, whe...

04/06/2024

Stanbic Bank, Vumbula Uganda plant 1000 trees along River Nile

Stanbic Bank has joined hands with Vumbula Uganda to enhance environmental sustainability and contribute to the conservation of River Nile’s natural ecosystem through a tree planting drive. One thousand trees were planted under the theme, ‘Greening the Nile’. This is part of the broader missio...

31/05/2024

EXPLAINER: How sanctions on individuals work .

The US Department of State has imposed sanctions on five current and former Ugandan officials, including Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, former Minister of Karamoja Affairs Mary Goretti Kitutu, former Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu, Minister of State for Finance Amos Lugolob...

31/05/2024

Patients forced to buy from private clinics as Mubende Hospital sits on 121million worth of expired drugs

Gorreth Namugga, the Vice Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee, has announced plans to probe circumstances under which drugs weighing 2322Kgs and valued at Shs121, 238,895 expired in the stores of Mubende Regional Referral Hospital, yet during that same time; patients were sent away and ordered to...

29/05/2024

MARTYRS DAY 2024: The story of the Catholic Uganda Martyrs

There are twenty four (24) Uganda Catholic Martyrs, twenty two killed between 1885 and 1887 under the orders of Kabaka (King) Mwanga of Buganda and two killed in 1918 in Paimol, Northern Uganda. Most of the twenty two Martyrs were pages in the king’s palace before they were killed by their master ...

28/05/2024

Revolution of how Ugandans cash in on X

Social media has transformed from a simple communication tool to a lucrative income source for many Ugandans. With the rebranding of Twitter to X, the platform continues to offer numerous opportunities for Ugandans to monetize their presence and creativity online. One of the primary ways Ugandans ar...

28/05/2024

dfcu Bank initiates comprehensive customer engagement program

On the official commemoration of its 60th year of existence and operation in Uganda, dfcu Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Charles Mudiwa, noted that the Bank’s success over the last decades could be attributed to the long-standing confidence and support of its customers. “Despite several phase...

28/05/2024

Minister Namuganza urges Ugandans to vote out MPs blocking censure motion against Parliamentary commissioners

Persis Namuganza, the Minister of State for Housing has asked Ugandans to vote out all MPs who refuse to append their signatures to the censure motion, which is seeking to remove the four Parliamentary Commissioners from office. The officers including Esther Afoyochan (Zombo DWR), Prossy Akampulira....

28/05/2024

UBOS achieves 99% census coverage with reports indicating a surge in households

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has registered 99% coverage of the national housing and population census exercise, which kicked off on May 10, 2024. The Bureau ended the exercise officially by May 19, 2024. However, due to the technical glitches at the start of the census exercise, the Execu...

28/05/2024

How Airbnb is revolutionizing hospitality business in Uganda

The advent of Airbnb has significantly transformed the hospitality landscape in Uganda, offering travellers unique and personalized lodging options across the country. From bustling Kampala to the serene shores of Lake Victoria, Airbnb hosts are providing an array of accommodations that cater to div...

27/05/2024

What you need to know about Kidepo Valley National Park

Nestled in the remote north-eastern corner of Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park stands as a testament to the country’s untouched natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Despite its isolation, the park is gaining recognition as one of Africa’s hidden gems, offering visitors an unparalleled wilder...

27/05/2024

Survey reveals Kamwenge district has second highest malnutrition cases:

MPs on Uganda Parliamentary Alliance on Food & Nutrition Security) urged residents in Kamwenge district to intensify efforts to fight malnutrition, after a survey placed Kamwenge as the district with the second-highest number of malnutrition cases in Uganda. The lawmakers appealed while addressing r...

22/05/2024

OFWONO OPONDO: Anita Among UK sanction, the panama papers; unhelpful conspiracies

The United Kingdom government sanction on Speaker Annet Anita Among and two former ministers is like holding a stick from the wrong end and shouldn’t spin heads in Uganda. After all a while back, similar measures were placed on Gen. Kale Kayihura and Prisons Commissioner General Johnson Byabashaij...