President Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden have fiercely clashed in one of the most chaotic and bitter White House debates in years. Mr Trump frequently interrupted, prompting Mr Biden to tell him to “shut up” as the two fought over the pandemic, healthcare and the economy. The US […]
Day: October 1, 2020
INCREASED CASES OF CHILD ABUSE BLAMED ON CURRENT LOCKDOWN
Ministry of education and sports has come up with guidelines to fight child violence both at school and at home. The commissioner, basic Education, Dr. Cleophas Mugenyi, says children experiencing trauma and girls who get pregnant should not be forced out of school, but rather be empowered in one way […]
FIGHT OBSTACLES AGAINST UGANDA’S INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT- MUSEVENI
President Yoweri Museveni has awarded a certificate of recognition to the Chinese investors in appreciation of their successful industrial investment implementation of the Kapeeka industrial park in Nakaseke district. During the meeting held yesterday at State House Entebbe, attended by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija […]
Chinese mark National Day, Mid Autumn Festival with festive events
People across China have kicked off their celebrations for the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, with many places attracting throngs of tourists for their unique folklore. In the Taierzhuang Ancient Town in east China’s Shandong Province, more than 20 traditional folk performances such as dragon dance and fish lantern dance […]
UN chief calls on int’l community to donate 35 bln USD to fund anti-COVID-19 program
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on the international community to donate 35 billion U.S. dollars to the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT)-Accelerator program. Speaking at a high-level event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the UN chief said the ACT-Accelerator and its COVAX Facility […]
Kuwaiti emir passes away at 91
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah passed away at the age of 91 on Tuesday, according to the announcement of the Kuwaiti government through state television station. The emir has suffered from heart and urinary system diseases in recent years. He was admitted to hospital on July 18 for […]