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08/12/2024

KAMPALA, Uganda — A recent report has shed light on the widespread abuse and marginalization of s*x workers in Uganda, highlighting the need for urgent action to protect their human rights. The report, which was compiled by the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF), documents numerous cases of violence, extortion, and arbitrary arrest faced by s*x workers in Uganda....

A police officer is seen harassing a s*x worker on the streets of Kampala, Uganda, highlighting the persistent abuse and marginalization faced by s*x workers in the country.

08/12/2024

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control has cautioned Ugandan schools against enrolling foreign students lacking proper registration and student passes. This warning comes as thousands of foreign students, particularly in border districts, risk being barred from sitting national examinations due to non-compliance with immigration regulations. Registration Challenges According to Simon Mundeyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, students without proper registration face significant challenges when attempting to register for national exams....

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control has cautioned Ugandan schools against enrolling foreign students lacking proper registration and student passes.

08/12/2024

The Government of Uganda has signed a contract with an Egyptian firm, SAMCO National Construction Company, to build a 20,000-seat Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City. The stadium project will cost $129 million and is scheduled for completion within 20 months. The contract signing ceremony took place at State House Nakasero on Friday, December 6, 2024, hosted by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs....

08/12/2024

The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom (BKK) MTN Enganda Football Tournament and Bicycle Races delivered another action-packed day on Friday, December 6, in Kigorobya, Hoima District, drawing passionate crowds and showcasing exceptional talent. Abeeri Clan Triumphs on Goal Difference The Abeeri Clan emerged as one of the standout performers, securing a place in the second round of the football tournament. Despite a 2-2 draw with the Abagabu Clan in their opening match, Abeeri’s superior goal difference edged them past their rivals....

08/12/2024

President Yoweri Museveni will embark on a three-day visit to the Sebei Sub-Region, starting from December 10, 2024, as part of his ongoing Parish Development Model (PDM) performance assessment tour. During his visit, President Museveni will engage with various stakeholders, including beneficiaries of the PDM program, local leaders, and technical staff. He will also address a public rally in Kween district....

President Yoweri Museveni will embark on a three-day visit to the Sebei Sub-Region, starting from December 10, 2024, as part of his ongoing Parish Development Model (PDM) performance assessment tour.

08/12/2024

ENTEBBE, Uganda — Entebbe International Airport recorded 183,728 international passengers in October 2024, according to Vianney Mpungu Luggya, Manager Public Affairs at Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. This includes 90,762 arriving and 92,966 departing passengers. The airport handled an average of 5,926 passengers per day in October 2024, up from 5,545 in October 2023. September 2024 saw an average of 6,290 passengers per day....

Entebbe International Airport recorded 183,728 international passengers in October 2024, according to Vianney Mpungu Luggya

08/12/2024

KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of Ugandan NGOs is using spiritual healing to help teenage mothers overcome trauma and rebuild their lives. The Power Coalition, which includes organizations such as The Remnant Generation, Anthill Foundation, and Trailblazers, held extensive prayers yesterday in Kampala. Over 200 abused teen mothers and expectant mothers attended the prayers, where they were counseled and urged on the need to value the second chance given to them....

A coalition of Ugandan NGOs is using spiritual healing to help teenage mothers overcome trauma and rebuild their lives.

08/12/2024

7th December 2024 Dear Readers, In tracing the spiritual history of Africa, it is vital to remember that Christianity reached Ethiopian soil long before European missionaries ventured onto the continent. Rooted in ancient traditions, Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity predates the colonial era, offering a uniquely African model of worship that aligns with our cultural ethos. Similarly, the East African Revival Movement, born in the 1930s, embraced Christian principles in ways that resonated with African spirituality, emphasising communal worship and cultural authenticity....

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08/12/2024

KAMPALA, UGANDA - The Balunywa Leadership Academy, a popular Ugandan leadership development platform founded by renowned economist and academic, Prof. Waswa Balunywa, will now charge users a subscription fee. Prof. Balunywa, a Ugandan economist, banker, humanitarian, and scholar in management, leadership, and entrepreneurship, has had a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He served as Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS) from 1991 to 2023 and is credited with spearheading the private students' scheme in Uganda....

The Balunywa Leadership Academy, founded by Prof. Waswa Balunywa, introduces subscription fees to sustain its operations

08/12/2024

KAMPALA, Uganda — Ayine Janet, deputy director general of Uganda's External Security Organization, has received the Uganda Development Champions Award. The award recognizes Ayine's efforts to promote Uganda's development and security. A statistics graduate from Makerere University, Ayine has made a name for herself in the security and intelligence community. Ayine co-founded Public Opinions International in 2005 with Buyinza Adam Luzindana....

Uganda's ESO Chief Ayine Janet Wins Development Champions Award

07/12/2024

KAMPALA- Valerie Nanono , a minor through her father Joseph Keeya Mwanje , has dragged to court Dr. Peter Wasswa a Consultant Paediatric Haematologist based at Mulago. Hospital accusing him of inducing her parents to seek his services which resulted in irreparable loss and damage of hearing senses. Through her lawyers of Muwema and Company Advocates filed before High court Civil Division of Uganda, Nanono seeks court to compel Waswa to compensate her for the damage, treatment and all other costs she has incurred throughout this period....

KAMPALA– Valerie Nanono , a minor through her father Joseph Keeya Mwanje , has dragged to court Dr. Peter Wasswa a Consultant Paediatric Haematologist based at Mulago. Hospital accusing him of inducing her parents to seek his services which resulted in irreparable loss and damage of hearing senses...

07/12/2024

Kampala, Uganda - Prudential Uganda has donated $100,000 to provide safe drinking water to schools and communities in Uganda. The donation, made in partnership with Prudence Foundation, aims to improve access to clean water and promote health and well-being among Ugandans. The donation will be used to construct water infrastructure, including boreholes and water tanks, in selected schools and communities across the country....

Tetteh Ayitevie, CEO Prudential Uganda and Stanley Banyoole, Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Fort Portal City handing over a dummy cheque of USD 100,000 to Henry Othieno, Team Lead, Tusafishe Limited during the launch of the safe water project at Mpanga Secondary School.

07/12/2024

NAMIREMBE- Church of Uganda on Friday 6th December 2024, held an engagement meeting with the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development in which Dr. Angella Nakafeero, Commissioner of Gender and Women Affairs, shared the current status of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Uganda. Organized by Church of Uganda’s Directorate of Household and Community Transformation with support from Dan Church Aid (DCA) at the Provincial Secretariat in Namirembe, the meeting was part of the activities marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence....

NAMIREMBE– Church of Uganda on Friday 6th December 2024, held an engagement meeting with the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development in which Dr. Angella Nakafeero, Commissioner of Gender and Women Affairs, shared the current status of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Uganda. Related post...

07/12/2024

Kampala, Uganda- 6th December 2024, First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni has commended Young Engineers Uganda for organising a successful First Ever Uganda National STEM and Vex Robotics Championship. The event, held on November 29, at the National ICT Hub Nakawa brought together students from 23 schools and a home school team to showcase their robotics skills and compete for a spot in the Vex World Robotics World Championship in Dallas, USA....

Janet Museveni inspires young minds as Chief Guest at the National STEM and Vex Robotics Championship, held on November 29, 2024, at the National ICT Hub in Nakawa

07/12/2024

KAMPALA- Benedicto Galiko Kiwanuka and other Democratic Party leaders, have expressed dissatisfaction with the speed at which the case involving Hon. Nobert Mao , their Party Party President (Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs) has been handled. Early this year , High court Judge, Philip Odoki issued an order which declared Mao and other members leadership roles as illegal after court findings that these acted against the Party’s constitution....

KAMPALA– Benedicto Galiko Kiwanuka and other Democratic Party leaders, have expressed dissatisfaction with the speed at which the case involving Hon. Nobert Mao , their Party Party President (Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs) has been handled. Early this year , High court Judge, Phil...

06/12/2024

At the beginning of this year, the Brookings Institution released a significant report titled ‘Chinese Crime and Geopolitics in 2024,’ which underscores the alarming expansion of Chinese criminal organizations in tandem with the nation’s growing economic and geopolitical influence worldwide. The ongoing Fentanyl crisis in the United States has thrust these China-linked criminal networks, particularly their connections with entities like the Sinaloa Cartel, into the spotlight of U.S....

Wildlife at Risk: The Dark Side of Traditional Chinese Medicine

06/12/2024

As a way of shaping society and protecting Uganda’s heritage against the western culture, the Executive Director Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), Fredrick Nsibambi has appealed to all stakeholders to ensure promotion and documentation of the positive cultural taboos in the country. The call was made during the 13th Annual Youth Cultural Heritage Awarding Ceremony held at the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board in honor of young people who emerged winners in CCFU’s 2024 Youth Heritage Competition....

06/12/2024

KAMPALA, Uganda - Over 30 stakeholders from Uganda's transport and energy sectors gathered at the Kolping Hotel in Kampala for a workshop aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric mobility (e-mobility) in the country. Organized by the Environment for Development (EfD)-Makerere University Centre, the workshop brought together researchers, policymakers, transport operators, and private sector players to address challenges and opportunities in Uganda's e-mobility transition....

Uganda accelerates electric mobility adoption to reduce emissions, with stakeholders strategizing on sustainable transport solutions.

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