Category: National

  • DPP slaps more charges against suspected quack doctor

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    PALLISA The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has brought additional charges against Francis Taulula, a suspected quack doctor from Pallisa district in northern Uganda. Taulula who resides in the Industrial Area, Pallisa town, is accused of forging academic documents, including a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery. He appeared before Buganda Road Court chief magistrate…

  • Uganda and Somalia Strengthen Diplomatic Ties and Commit to Enhanced Security Cooperation

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    The Republic of Uganda and the Federal Government of Somalia have today pledged to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance joint security initiatives between the two nations. This commitment was made during a meeting led by Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Marksons Oboth, and Somalia’s Minister of Defence, His Excellency Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur,…

  • Minister Amongi confirms availability of GROW money to give to women

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    KAMPALA The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi has confirmed to the public especially women that the funds that government of Uganda put aside to help women in business to develop, is still available and women should not hesitate to apply for it. During a media briefing held today at Uganda…

  • State House unit probes ministers Kasaija, Anite

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    KAMPALA A whistleblower has petitioned the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), alleging corruption and irregularities involving Finance minister Matia Kasaija and State Minister for Investment and Privatization Evelyn Anite in the appointment process of the new Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) board chair. The ministers are accused of drafting and backdating letters to manipulate the board’s…

  • Uganda at 62: Museveni says Gov’t can not employ everyone

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    BUSIA President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized that while his government is implementing measures to lift people out of poverty, it is unrealistic for citizens to expect the government to employ everyone. According to Museveni, government jobs are structured with limited vacancies, offering far fewer positions compared to the country’s population. For example, he explained…

  • Uganda’s GROW Project Continues to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

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    The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) has released an update on the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Entrepreneurs (GROW) Project, launched in March 2023. This initiative, funded by the International Development Association of the World Bank, aims to support female entrepreneurs across Uganda, including refugees and those in host communities.…

  • President Museveni contributes UGX 2 billion to Muslim SACCOs

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    KAMPALA Since Uganda gained its independence in 1962, Muslim have been coming up with several leadership entities to make sure that Muslim the challenges of Muslim women are solved but non of these several entities have given them space to the top leadership as per Muslim community is concerned. It is against this background that…

  • Investor takes over Kiteezi landfill for fertilizer production

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    WAKISO The government has officially handed over the Kiteezi landfill to a Ghanaian investor, who plans to tackle the country’s garbage management issues by converting waste into fertilizers and other recyclable materials. State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, made the announcement during the decommissioning of the landfill and its handover to Dr.…

  • OPM, NCDC Engage York Express for curriculum design and modernization in Uganda

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    KAMPALA The office of the Prime Minister through the Prime Minister’s delivery Unit (PMDU) in collaboration with the National Curriculum development center (NCDC) have begun the process of engaging York Express to further develop a skills based learning system in Uganda. The consultation meeting took place at Latitude 0 Hotel in Makindye in Kampala. York…

  • Uganda at 62 live: Reflecting on Independence Day and National Priorities

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    BUSIA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN–c8j8ywY Independence Day serves as a reminder of the hard-fought struggles for self-determination, and it remains a significant moment of national pride for many Ugandans. However, as the nation grapples with pressing socio-economic issues, a question arises: Do grand celebrations still matter? Shouldn’t resources be channeled towards critical services that benefit the population at…