Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
Concerns are growing within Uganda’s textile industry following allegations that Grace Textile International Investment Ltd, formerly known as Grace Foam, received government-backed tax support that was not extended to competing manufacturers. The controversy stems from reports that the Ministry of Finance authorized the payment of certain import-related taxes on behalf of the Mbale-based textile […]
While body donation is common in several countries, the practice remains uncommon in Uganda due to cultural beliefs, religious considerations and limited public awareness about its role in medical education. Medical schools across Uganda are facing a growing crisis after reports revealed a severe shortage of cadavers, the human bodies used to teach anatomy and […]
“If fishermen want to regain the prosperity they once enjoyed, they must work with the government to clean and protect our lakes. We shall work together to develop this sector,” he pledged. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Robert Migadde Ndugwa, has called on technical officers in the Ministry of Agriculture […]
“I am Ankunda Shanita. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance. I am currently looking for any presentable job available. Help me repost please. Thank you,” she posted. As unemployment continues to bite in Uganda, many young people—both skilled and unskilled—are finding it increasingly difficult to secure formal employment, even years after completing […]
Elgon Region Police spokesperson SP Rogers Taitika confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Police in Mbale City have launched investigations into the death of a 16-year-old student of Mbale High School who was found dead at her home on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as […]
Schools operate like unregulated tax collection agencies, while parents are treated like automated teller machines with unlimited balances. By Lawrence Mayanja The country is currently waiting for the swearing-in of Uganda’s Education Minister, having missed the turn of the rest of the new members of the cabinet. This comes at a time when medical […]
Although no official candidates have emerged, church sources say informal consultations and lobbying have already begun behind the scenes. The Church of Uganda is preparing for one of its most significant leadership transitions in recent years as Archbishop Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu approaches retirement next August, triggering growing interest in who will become the province’s […]
While emphasizing the need for accountability, President Museveni commended veterans for their role in the liberation struggle that brought the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to power in 1986. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to account for sh231bn that was disbursed over the years to support wealth creation initiatives among veterans […]
According to the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), the bishop’s body was discovered in a corridor of the episcopal residence. The Catholic Church in Mozambique is reeling from shock and grief following the fatal shooting of Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of Quelimane, who was found dead at his residence in […]
Fr. Kibirige described Namaganda as a true hero whose bravery and selflessness deserve national recognition. He recalled that during the night of April 14, 2008, a devastating fire engulfed Nassolo Dormitory at Buddo Junior School. As Uganda marks this year’s Heroes’ Day, a Catholic priest in Lugazi Diocese has called on the government to consider […]
