Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall has warned time is running out for mankind to save the planet or else everyone might not live on it anymore due to effects of climate change. “Protecting the environment isn’t just for wildlife but all of us. Scientists are telling us we have reached the tipping point. I believe we […]
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Uganda and Kenya have announced dates for the second edition of the Uganda-Kenya coast tourism conference set for November this year. Speaking on Tuesday, the state minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba said the conference is yet another opportunity for both countries to seek to maximise the tourism potential between them. “Uganda possesses some unique […]
Organisers have announced that the 8th edition of the Nyege Nyege festival will be held between November 9 and 12 in Jinja city . Uganda Waragi will be the official title sponsor while Jinja City Council will be partners. The festival will be held at a combined space of about 50 acres covering the Source […]
The UPDF contingent under the East African Community Region Force (EACRF) has launched a campaign in which it will plant over 300,000 tree species in Eastern DRC -North Kivu. The campaign is aimed at replenishing the evniroment and avert climate change in the province of Rutshuru- North Kivu. The tree planting campaign was launched at […]
Tax experts have commended President Yoweri Museveni for signing into law eight tax bills that are anticipated to establish a more progressive and equitable taxation regime in Uganda. These measures are deemed pivotal as the country aims to achieve the ambitious revenue target of 27 trillion shillings set for the Uganda Revenue Authority. Tax professionals […]
The recently upgraded Kasambya health centre IV has not had a radiographer for more than three years. Although the former health centre III has ultrasound scan on the premises, it has not been of use to residents. The scan was donated by the former Kassambya County Member of Parliament Louis Gaffa Mbwatekamwa in 2019. Several […]
East African countries are coming together to chart a way forward with handling the recurrent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks. The International Federation of Red Cross and the Uganda Red Cross Society, in close collaboration with the government’s Ministry of Health, are spearheading a pivotal high-level meeting. This two day gathering is a convergence of […]
Kampala, Uganda — Top government officials and executives at Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited have promised their clients a reliable voice, data, and related services following a rebranding exercise. According to the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Maggie Lutwama, the rebranding exercise involved having a new logo and tagline (your network our pride). She said the icon […]
Kabale, Uganda — In a bid to accelerate financial literacy and inclusion among barley farmers in Kabale and Rubanda Districts, Nile Breweries Limited has equipped over 1,000 farmers in the region with financial literacy skills, it said in a news release distributed on Aug.21. The training carried out under the theme “Financial Empowerment of Farmers” […]
Government is set to prioritize the safety and security of Ugandans’ data due to a rise in cybercrime, the minister for ICT Chris Baryomunsi has said. The minister revealed this during the launch of the 2023-2028 Digital Transformation roadmap. The roadmap aims to establish a transformed public service system, characterized by streamlined processes, reduced bureaucratic […]
The Secretary General of the Uganda Red Cross Society, Robert Kwesiga has emphasized the need to build local capacities towards epidemic preparedness and response. “According to reports being authored, epidemics are on the rise, more and more are coming and therefore, we can’t wish them away but how do we prepare ourselves to face them. […]
Police in Greater Masaka and Ssembabule district, has registered a double tragic incident, where a man murdered his wife over business capital and later committed suicide by hanging. Godfrey Ssekiranda, a 27-year-old boda boda rider, is said to have murdered his wife Shakira Nalutaya over Shs2 million capital. According to police findings, the male victim […]
The second edition of the UG Economic Forum has been launched, with focus on helping businesses grow in the post-Covid era and using agriculture as a key driver of the economy. According to Next Media Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Joe Kigozi, the forum will focus on navigating and creating opportunities for investment. At the peak […]
Examination body, UNEB has informed lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi that they don’t have the UCE and UACE answer sheets for National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. “This is to acknowledge receipt of your request and we wish to inform you that UNEB doesn’t have the answer script for those years,” […]
Police has revealed that 87 people lost lost their lives in road accidents between August 12 and August 19, 2023. The revelation was made by Michael Kananura, the spokesperson, directorate of traffic at Uganda Police during their weekly security briefing. Kananura attributed the fatalities to over speeding, wrong overtaking, eating while driving and concentration on […]
A sense of anxiety and panic has gripped residents, particularly those squatting on railway land, as Uganda Railways Corporation officials begin the process of identifying and marking houses for imminent demolition. The move is part of the government’s broader effort to revamp the railway line across the country. The affected parties, some of whom claim […]
Kampala, Uganda — Members of Parliament have urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to consider enacting a policy requiring all large scale farmers to plant trees on a specified percentage of land. The legislators said the policy would stimulate efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change through tree planting. “If […]
Following its renovation to meet modern standards by Ugandan businessman Al-Hajji Hamis Kiggundu, Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium has started to garner attention not just within Africa, but also across the world. Even before its completion, the stadium has become a popular attraction, drawing in hundreds of visitors daily who are eager to witness how a […]