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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Online services to avoid potential risks associated with COVID-19.
Given the current unprecedented times, people are encouraged to limit their physical interaction and rather opt for online services to avoid potential risks associated with COVID-19. It is against that backdrop that Diamond Trust Bank is fronting for its customers on the Jumia platform to use the digital savings account […]
1.17M The death toll increased to 35,018.
Government of Uganda is determined to increase the quality and quantity of milk to boost both local consumption and importantly export trade. This has started with launching of the clean milk campaign that will boost local production and export beyond 200-million dollars. After Spain, France has become the second country […]
Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda to compel commercial banks
A section of Legislators have called upon Ministry of Finance and Bank of Uganda to compel commercial banks to put into action the Presidential directive of temporarily halting loan repayment The concern comes after commercial banks resorted into confiscating properties of their indebted customers contrary to the Presidential directive. Following […]
GULU CITY RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR SAY
Gulu is a city in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the commercial and administrative centre of Gulu District. There are three hospitals in the city: St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, and Gulu Independent Hospital, and yet in-land roads are still impassable to access health services. Inadequate social services to meet the […]
OPPORTUNITY BANK DONATES WATER TANKS TO OVER 1000 CANDIDATE SCHOOLS
Opportunity bank has donated hand washing facilities to schools with candidate classes. While handing over the donation, the executive director, opportunity bank, Robert Ongodia, promised continued support to schools across the country in order to contain the spread of the pandemic. Headteachers of some of the beneficiary schools used this […]
BUGIRI FARMERS HAIL GOVERNMENT FOR AGRICULUTURE CLUSTERS
Farmers in the eastern district of Bugiri have welcomed the governments’ intervention of construction Ten Agriculture Cluster projects in the area These clusters aim at adding value to the agricultural produces for farmers before setting them off for various markets Umar Kagoda, a former NRM youth district chairperson recalls why […]
10.000 CRAFT MAKERS TO BENEFIT FROM GRANT
The Ministry of Tourism wildlife and antiquities is developing standards for the Handicrafts and souvenir sector. According to Grace Aulo Mbabazi the coordinator of the Handicraft and souvenirs project, setting standardds is one of the many proactive efforts geared at enhancing sector growth and visibility. Competition from cheaper handicraft imports, […]
NAMAGABI RESIDENTS DEMONSTRATE OVER POWER
Residents of Namagabi A village in Kayunga Town Council in Kayunga district this Thursday morning blocked the road from Kayunga town to Nkokonjeru, protesting against load shading in their area. It is alleged that for more than three weeks now, they have been experiencing power load shading, something that has […]
DJs Might Soon Have To Say Goodbye To Facebook live
Quarantine, coronavirus, lockdown, and the great 2020 gig apocalypse has been hard for DJs and live performers. But the one gasp of solace has been the extraordinary creativity that has been poured into live streaming DJ sets over the last few months. On October 1st, Facebook will potentially heavily impact the […]
UGANDA TO CHALLENGE EXPORT 20M BAGS BY 2030 FOOD LOSES
Uganda’s coffee sector has performed well amidst the covid-19 pandemic, where the country has been able to export over 500,000 bags of coffee. Government is deploying more agricultural extension staff to extend outreaches to farmers on coffee production. The latest however is a webinar to discuss how coffee sector can […]
NO ALLOWANCES FOR GOV’T SPONSORED STUDENTS
Kyambogo University has set the 16th of November to have its second semester examinations for the final year students. The vice chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka has clarified that all government sponsored students won’t get allowance has it has been before. At least 11,943 students are finalizing studies in different disciplines […]
Are YOU Using Enough Water To Cook Your Rice?
You may not think there’s anything wrong with how you cook rice – but there probably is. If you’re not using enough water then you’re at risk of heart disease and cancer, a scientist has warned. Cooking the grains in excess water helps to flush out arsenic, preventing any possible […]
Uganda Swimming Federation ADOPTS AN ONLINE ‘FUN CHALLENGE’
Uganda swimming federation has organized a fun challenge they intend to coincide with the 2020 FINA world aquatics day celebrations that are due in October. The event will be held scientifically to suit standard operating procedures.
AGRICULTURE ADVISED TO RESIDENTS FOR IMPROVED INCOME
Director Manifesto Implementation Unit at the Office of the President Willis Bashaasha has urged the people of Karamoja Sub-Region to intensify commercial agriculture for food and financial security. This was during the unit monitoring tour at Nakapiripirit settlement based development initiative farm. Nakapiripirit Settlement based development initiative farm is among the few […]
GOVERNMENT RE-OPENS FISHING ON LAKE KYOGA
Government has re-opened Lake Kyoga after one and a half years of closure due to illegal fishing methods. State minister for Fisheries Allen Adoa says, government has verified lake kyoga activities and approved it to resume with new orders to be followed by fisher folk. The opening up of Lake […]
Doctors Warn Against Eating Meat From Animals That Die Of Anthrax
There have been reports of Anthrax outbreak in the country affecting animals especially in western Uganda as well as the West Nile regions and this has caused panic among farmers and the communities in the regions. Anthrax is a disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium called bacillus anthracis which can […]
This single, working mom says remote learning will mean having to choose between her child or job
Tina Carroll says she fights back tears at night trying to figure out how to juggle being an essential employee and a single mom during a pandemic. “I really don’t know what my son is going to do. It really puts me in between a rock and a hard place,” […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged European leaders to focus on two major issues of debt relief and trade with Africa.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged European leaders to focus on two major issues of debt relief and trade with Africa. The President was yesterday bidding farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of Netherlands to Uganda H.E Henk Jan Bakker who has concluded his four-year tour of duty in Uganda.“For Europe, […]