All posts tagged "National News"

MP Nakato leads drive to get new health centre for Buyende locals

The MP said that says that her contribution came after promising to spearhead the drive of constructing a health facility in Gumpi...

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MP Betty Ocan wants MPs, Gov’t officials to choose their own bodyguards

The MP also called for thorough health checkups of some guards saying who might have mental illness while others could be emotional...

Buganda Land Board, FIDA-Uganda partner to help women acquire land titles

The targeted vulnerable groups include Widows, elderly women, women-led families, women in far-to-reach areas, women living with HIV, among others.

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Lango regional council tables resolutions to govt over Minister Engola

Among the resolutions, the leaders want Anyeke Health Center IV upgraded to Hospital status and completing of projects started by the late...

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Minister orders for arrest of Kabale Technical Institute Principal

Mr Tibemanya is accused of allegedly embezzling funds meant for tools used in practical lessons, using uncouth behaviour towards students and mistreatment...

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Hundreds left homeless as hailstorms hit Kagadi district

According to the residents the heavy rains not only destroyed their houses but also their plantation farms hence living them into panic...

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Busoga journalists decry poor pay at places of work

The journalists revealed this on Wednesday during an engagement with the Uganda Media Center (UMC) led by its director and government spokesperson...

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KAGADI: Man, 50, hangs self to death on mango tree

The deceased was identified as David Mwesigwa, 50, a resident of Igulika cell, Mohooro town council in Kagadi district whose cause of...

Bunyoro set for Omukama Iguru’s 29th coronation anniversary

The event, which commemorates the day Iguru ascended to the throne on June 11, 1994, is set to attract thousands of Kingdom...

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Medic arrested after toddler dies in botched injection at his drug shop

It's alleged that the grandfather of this child took him for treatment after developing chest complications and the nurse administered an injectable...

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Govt to doctors, ‘Striking won’t give you money’

According to the Minister, the issues of medical interns will be discussed during a cabinet meeting scheduled for next week as government...

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Gulu City Principal Commercial Officer Remanded over sh8m PDM Cash

Atemo is accused of forging documents for meeting and training members of the Parish Development Module (PDM) Saving and Credit Cooperative Organizations...

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Rubanda district seek sh200m to repair roads destroyed by floods

The Rubanda District LC.5 Chairperson, Mr Ampeire Stephen Kasyaba says the heavy downpour that happened last Friday morning left most roads in...

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Gov’t starts feasibility study on proposed industrial parks in West Nile

The feasibility study comes nearly two years after three districts in the region offered acres of land for establishment of industrial parks.

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Ankole parliamentary caucus petition Gen Muhoozi on regional visit

Team Chairman continues to launch and commission its structures countrywide for effective mobilization, effective representation and dynamic leadership with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba...

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Kikuube farmers urged to form groups to get financial support from govt

Mr Banura told the farmers that the NRM government is solely targeting well-organized groups to finance through its developmental projects like DPM,...

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Muhammad Aluma appointed UMSC acting Secretary General

Hajj Muhamood Kateregga and Muhammad Ali Aluma were presented as candidates and in the end, the latter carried the day. Mr Abubaker...

Brig Gen Balikudembe leaves Karamoja to take on leadership course at National Defence College

Gen Balikudembe is among the Generals and Senior Officers who were recently nominated and announced by the UPDF strategic leadership to undertake...

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Property worth millions lost in Fort Portal market fire

The Market Chairman, Mr Steven Lubega, said kiosks were burnt into ashes and one suspect has been arrested to aid police in...

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Floods ravage houses, shops and roads in Kabale

The affected villages include; Katojo, Rwankyerere, Kasiru, Buramba and Rubomba among others while the affected roads include Katuna-Muko, Buramba-Rwemihanga and Rubumba roads.

MP Vincent Obong moots fight to end corruption in Lango

Hon Obong was addressing the media after a fund raising ceremony held at All Saints Obanga Pe Wany Church of Uganda in...

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Minister Amongi calls for joint efforts to end child marriages

The Minister commended the couple for boldly legalising their marriage through the traditional ceremony and emphasized the importance of preserving African culture,...