All posts tagged "featured"
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1.0KCurrent AffairsCongestion takes toll on Arua hospital neonatal unit
The unit was designed to accommodate only 16 babies, especially those born before 28 weeks of gestation and those who are deemed...
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603Current AffairsTororo hospital X-ray machine lies idle for three years
The machine has not been put to use since its procurement in 2019 rising concern from legislators on the Public Accounts Committee...
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1.4KCurrent AffairsHoima district battles fresh outbreak of scabies
Scabies is an itchy, highly contagious skin disease that spreads through skin contact.
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1.7KNewsKibalama’s new NUP offices reportedly attacked by thugs
Tugume the secretary of information of the Kibalama faction told journalists that a group of unidentified people had attacked their new offices...
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471NationalFire Guts Boys Dormitories at Haven High School in Bundibugyo
The headteacher Mr. Nditakirani says that they suspect an arson attack after two teachers reported to have seen unidentified men moving behind...
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691Current AffairsKibalama claims NUP leadership, opens parallel offices
The group has warned the Kamwokya-based NUP leadership under Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobiwine to desist from using NUP party symbols, colors, stamps,...
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718CrimeFormer Uganda Airlines CEO arrested for snubbing IGG summons
“Muleya has been arrested and charged with the offense of failure to attend before the Inspectorate of Government when so ordered,” reads...
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608Current AffairsURA to impose VAT on Facebook, Netflix
Collection of VAT from these companies is starting effective 1st July 2022, and will focus on all electronic service providers. These include...
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451Latest NewsOpposition reflect on first session of the 11th Parliament
Led by Mathias Mpuuga, the Opposition took a stock count of their achievements during a press briefing at Parliament on Monday.
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756CrimeFour siblings arrested over murder of their father
After their gruesome act, "the siblings poked out both of their father's eyes, which in their vision, were filled with an evil...
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1.1KCurrent AffairsUN says refugee situation in Uganda dire as world marks refugee day
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative in Uganda Joel Boutroue described the situation as dire, according to a tweet by...
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803ExclusiveTororo residents decry emissions from Simba cement factory
The cement factory has been discharging dust and fumes in the air for a couple of months polluting the environment including water...
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2.9KExclusiveTree adoption Uganda holds Run4Climate run to restore degraded forests
The run was held under the theme, “Protect, Restore and Conserve,” with an aim to raise funds to grow 100,000 trees and...
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835CrimeFour detained over supply of weed laced cookies in school
The four have allegedly been making deliveries in schools in Kira municipality, Wakiso district, Bugolobi, Kulambiro, and other parts of Kampala district.
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943AfricaUTB unveils the Explore Uganda brand at CHOGM 2022 in Kigali
Ahead of the official opening ceremony, on June 19, the Uganda High Commission- Kigali and UTB hosted a Uganda Night at the...
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1.3KNewsKabogoza-Musoke Winnie appointed new Public Service Commission Boss
Mr. Museveni also appointed Francis Oryang Lagony as the Deputy Chairperson and seven other members on the of the Public Service Commission...
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1.0KBusinessHuman Rights Commission calls for law on minimum wage to reduce labor export
The call is contained in the 24th annual report on the status of Human Rights and Freedom in Uganda for the year...
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346Current AffairsMPs urged to develop capacity for effective oversight
Members of Parliament have been urged to seize available opportunities within the legislature in a bid to shape their oversight role and...
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588Crime400 inmates enroll for plea bargaining at prison camp
The beneficiaries include 115 capital offenders from Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Pader, Nwoya, Amuru, and Patongo who are accused of rape, aggravated defilement,...
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528CrimeSecurity guard commits suicide over wife’s infidelity
According to Ayoto, Okot locked himself inside his rental house and turned his gun on his head in the wee hours of...
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680NationalFire guts Iganga High School boys’ dormitory
The fire that started at 9.00 pm on Sunday torched both the senior three and senior four boys dormitories as the students...
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696NewsSAD: Water Minister Peter Manawa dies in Egypt
Peter Manawa Gatkuoth, who was appointed during the formation of the revitalised coalition government in March 2020, died of high blood pressure...
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1.2KEast AfricaPresident Museveni arrives in Nairobi for EAC meeting over DR Congo war
The third meeting comes as heavy fighting revives decades-old animosities between Kinshasa and Kigali, with the DRC blaming neighbouring Rwanda for the...
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1.0KOpinionOPINION: Sexuality education for children and adolescents – more harm or good?
After the recent scandal circulating on social media by the Lubiri students in the Midland High school bus, this article entitled “Has...