Residents of Amuria district have challenged their district leaders on unity in order to realize effective service delivery. They decried the money that was sent for drilling boreholes in all the eleven sub counties in the district in the last financial year, but was returned without a single borehole drilled […]
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BIDEN PICKS EX-GENERAL LLOYD AUSTIN AS DEFENCE SECRETARY
US President-elect, Joe Biden, has chosen retired General Lloyd Austin as his defence secretary, US media report. If confirmed by the Senate, Gen Austin, aged 67, will become the first African-American to lead the Pentagon. Gen. Austin, who led US Central Command during the Obama administration, would need a congressional […]
BENGAL TIGERS INTRODUCED TO UGANDA AT UWEC- ENTEBBE
Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Kiwanda Godfrey, has called upon politicians and security agencies to desist from acts of Violence during this electoral time since violence dents the imagine of the country, making it hard to promote the country for tourism. Kiwanda made the remarks during unveiling […]
Anti-Corruption Day Slated For Wednesday, 9th December, 2020
Transparency International has called for accountability of funds that were released to fight locusts and COVID-19 pandemic in the country. According to Transparency International, it is citizens right to know how funds are spent by Government because, in the end, everything goes back to the taxpayer. This was revealed Tuesday, […]
GENERAL TUMUKUNDE WOOS ALEBTONG ELECTORATE
Independent presidential candidate, Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, has rallied the people of Teso sub region to pay keen interest in the country’s politics in order to have an informed view before they take to the polls in January, 2021. Gen. Tumukunde, Tuesday, is to traverse districts of Alebtong, Kaabong, Abim […]
FDC’S AMURIAT VOWS TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN BUTEBO REGION
Forum for Democratic Change Presidential aspirant, Patrick Oboi Amuriat, has made a courtesy visit to residents of Kabagwasi and Kakoro in Butebo District. Amuriat promised residents here good healthcare, Education, and enhanced agricultural practices for farmers if voted as the 10th President of Uganda come 2021 general election. Later in […]
UNICEF FOCUSES ON FULFILLING RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
Civil society organisations want government to strengthen the implementation of the existing legislation aimed at protecting the rights of children. According to civil society, the rights of children are being violated while others are missing out on education which is their fundamental right. As Uganda grapples with effects of COVID-19 […]
NRM MANIFESTO FULFILLMENT WATER FOR PRODUCTION SCHEME NEARING COMPLETION
The construction of Ora bridge is Packwach connecting to Amuru, Moyo and south Sudan is progressing. This is part of the 2016/2021 NRM Manifesto pledge which gears at Boosting the economy, the bridge is being built in preparation to the tarmacking of the Road. Residents of Pakwach will no longer […]
KIRUMIRA KALUNGI IN GGABA; PROMISES SERVICE DELIVERY
Campaign period in Uganda ahead of the 2021 general elections is gaining pace, with many candidates working within standard operating procedures to preach their gospel. Though there have been instances of violence at isolated campaign venues, one can commandingly say that at 97% of the venues, it has largely been […]
PADER, AGAGO DISTRICTS WANT MORE SERVICES
The people of Pader and Agago districts want more governmental inclusive projects to improve their economic status. Among the services hurriedly in need by these districts include tarmac roads to ease the transportation of goods. These concerns were presented to the manifesto implementation unit headed by Wills Bashasha in the […]
ONE-STOP SERVICE CENTRE TO BE COMMISSIONED IN KASESE
Government has approved nineteen locations for a One-Stop Centre, where the public will access its services. The first of its kind is soon to be commissioned in Kasese District under an initiative supervised by the Ministry of Public Service. The Kasese One-Stop Centre is the first in the Country that […]
WE SHALL NOT TOLERATE HOOLOGANISM
President Museveni has directed an audit into the shooting of people by stray bullets by some Armed personnel, including security officers that led to the killing of bystanders during the riots following the arrest of Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert. While addressing the country on security and COVID-19, President Museveni also condemned […]
DRUGS STOCK OUT TOPS BARAZA EVENT IN ZOMBO DISTRICT
Poor health service delivery in Paidha town council has been blamed on inadequate funding, low staffing and influx of patients from the Democratic Republic of Congo- DRC. This emerged during a heated scientific Baraza organized by the office of the prime minister in Paidha Town council, Zombo District. This is […]
FOSABU DONATES MASKS WORTH 100M TO COVID TASK FORCE
The Prime Minister, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, on behalf of the national COVID-19 taskforce, has received a consignment of facemasks worth 100 Million Shillings from the Forum of South African Businesses in Uganda. The donation comes at a time when Uganda is at stage 4 of COVID-19 infections, characterized by community […]
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI SENDS CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO BEREAVED FAMILY
President Yoweri Museveni has sent Condolence message to the family of Theojen Ndagijimana a 25 year old who was shot dead in Rwanda. Member of Parliament for Bufumbira East James Nsababuturo delivered 10 million shillings to David Ngalambe in Mugahenerezo Village. The decead’s wife Farazia Nyirabikari confirmed receiving the 10 […]
GEN. TUMUKUNDE MARCHES ON, PROMISES TO TACKLE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
General Henry Tumukunde has completed his Presidential campaign in Kigezi sub-region. On his latest trail, Tumukunde camped in Rukiga and Kabale. Save for the encumbrance in Kisoro district where he was stopped from addressing fans, General Henry Tumukunde’s Presidential campaign trail in Kigezi sub-region has been successful. He started in […]
LUMUMBA DEFENDS NRM’S COMPULSORY COVID-19 TEST FOR SUPPORTERS
Unlike in previous years where campaigns mean rallies and crowds, this time it’s about meetings and home to home campaigns. All this is due to the covid-19 pandemic and for national resistance movement tests are compulsory for the party supporters selected to participate. Our reporter Philip Aguta caught up with […]
The NRM has done its work, he tells leaders
NRM Presidential flag bearer, Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni, has asked NRM legislators to support government priorities geared at creating wealth. Museveni was on Thursday addressing NRM leaders in Arua on his 4th campaign meeting. President Yoweri Museveni arrived at Muni University grounds at 3pm, and was welcomed by top leadership of […]
HOSPITALITY, MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION SECTORS STEADILY RECOVERING
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics price index findings for the month of September reveal that in the month of August, the revenue for hoteliers declined by 5.8 percent, while prices for catering services increased by 2.3 percent, with snacks, spirits and wine attracting a higher price. This is attributed to […]
Masindi have appealed to government to equip the orthopedic facility
The people with disabilities in masindi have appealed to government to equip the orthopedic facility with funding and manpower to improve service delivery. Mwambu William the district male councilor for people with disabilities decries inadequate and expensive equipment including wheel-chairs and clutches to favour disabled patients who visit the hospital hence calling […]
POLICE IN RUNNING BATTLES WITH KYAGULANYI SUPORTERS IN LIRA
Business was today brought to a standstill in Lira City when locals engaged in a more than 2 hours running battles with police. They were set to receive their presidential candidate, Kyagulanyi Sentamu Robert, alias Bobi Wine. Kyagulanyi had his rally today in Lango where he addressed voters in Oyam, […]
UGANDA RAILWAYS TO RECLAIM ITS LAND IN 14 DAYS
Residents of industrial view Namugongo Village have received a letter from Uganda Railways Corporation to vacate part of its land that was encroached on within 14 days. The Residents, however, allege that they do not have where to go. The Chairperson, Industrial View zone, Emmanuel Ssebulo, says the eviction letter […]
Medical transits on the rises.
Scientists are working around the o’clock to restrain the surging cases of medical tourism in the country by strengthening the capacity building of the local health care facilities. The alarming cases of medical transits in the country have been partly attributed to incapacitated laboratories which produce false diagnosis and limited […]
Mato Put in a trial
High Court Criminal division has declined to grant more time and to admit traditional processes known as Mato Put in a trial as it was requested by businessman, Mathew Kanyamunyu, during the last court sitting. According to Judge Stephen Mubiru, the Mato-put system doesn’t protect one’s human rights, and it’s […]
Jared Kushner, Melania Trump advise Trump to accept election loss
President Donald Trump’s inner circle is beginning to split over his ongoing refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election, as Jared Kushner and first lady Melania Trump advised him to come to terms with President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and his adult sons pressed him and allies to keep […]
Police violence scares voters
Since scenes of violence being meted out in broad daylight against the most prominent presidential candidates challenging President Yoweri Museveni, most commentators and analysts have said the violence sets stage for the 2021 elections. Presidential nominees Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine and Patrick Amuriat Oboi were on Nov. 03 roughed […]
Has Museveni destroyed Uganda?
On Monday, President Yoweri Museveni was nominated to run for an eighth term of office. When (not if) he wins this election, it will take him to 40 years as president, a remarkable feat. His efforts to cling to power, in spite of many promises not to, tells us very […]
Willy Mayambala to cut his campaign to 43 days up from the 65 days
Presidential candidate Willy Mayambala says he will cut his campaign to 43 days up from the 65 days allocated by the Electoral Commission. The candidate will campaign in only 112 districts out of the 146, sparing the rest of the days for worship and family. Also, FDC candidate Patrick Oboi […]
Candidates to start campaigns on Monday
Presidential candidate Willy Mayambala says he will cut his campaign to 43 days up from the 65 days allocated by the Electoral Commission. The candidate will campaign in only 112 districts out of the 146, sparing the rest of the days for worship and family. Also, FDC candidate Patrick Oboi […]
2021 ELECTIONS: Presidential candidate Museveni to start campaigns in Luweero
The NRM party says their presidential candidate’s campaign starts in the Greater Luwero region on Monday. The campaign will be village-based, where the flag bearer Yoweri Museveni will hold strategic meetings with a selected number of party leaders in a particular area. NRM Secretary General Kasule Lumumba has urged security […]