The Chief of Staff for the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center, Brig. Flavia Byekwaso has challenged UPDF officers, deployed within the court-martial setups to be mindful of the prevailing political interests in the course of dispensing justice to the offenders and complainants alike. The court martial officials, consisting of chairpersons, prosecutors, and defense lawyers have […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport is set to meet transport operators in a bid to regulate unnecessary hikes in public transport fares ahead of the festive season. Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala said his Ministry will convene a meeting with leaders of the Uganda Taxi and Drivers Association (UTODA), the Federation of Taxi Operators (UTOF), […]
St. Elizabeth’s Institute of Health Professionals has today held its 4th graduation Ceremony which has been presided over by the the Minister for Works and Transport. The ceremony has seen 743 students graduate in different health disciplines including Certificates and Diplomas in Pharmacy, Medical laboratory technology and Clinical medicine. While addressing the graduands, Gen Katumba […]
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala is currently presiding over the 4th graduation ceremony of St. Elizabeth’s Institute of Health Professionals. Located in Mukono at Ggulu ward in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality near Kyaggwe County Ssaza headquarters, St. Elizabeth is graduating 743 graduands including some with diplomas and certificates. A […]
Gulu University management has interdicted one of its senior lecturers over inconsistencies in his academic documents and personal information. Dr. Shadat Mutyaba Ssemakula Mohamed, the Dean Faculty of Law was interdicted last week following investigations conducted by the University’s top management. Dr. Shadat appeared before the top management between October 26 and December 2 this […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed Somalia into the East African Community, describing the move as a boost to the efforts of the regional bloc to ensure prosperity and strategic security of its people. Speaking as a witness at the signing ceremony of the treaty of accession by the Federal Republic of Somalia today at […]
Members of the Church of Uganda Heads of Education Institution Association (COUHEIA) have today elected new leadership. The election has seen Mengo Senior Secondary School headteacher, Grace Nantagya Ssebanakitta take over the COUHEIA leadership from Ndejje Senior School’s headteacer, Dr. Canon Charles Kahigiriza. Despite his tremendous and fruitful leadership, Dr. Kahigiriza did not ask for […]
Omulangira wa Klezia, Omutukuvu Pope Francis asonze ku kifo w’ayagala okuziikibwa nga afudde. Bwe yabadde ayogerako n’omukutu gw’amawulire ogumu olunaku lw’eggulo, Paapa Francis yategeezezza nti wakuziikibwa mu Klezia ya Santa Maria Maggiore esangibwa mu kibuga Roma okwawukanako ne banne abaazikibwa mu Klezia ya St Peter’s Basilica nga nayo eri mu Roma. Paapa obutaziikibwa mu Klezia […]
Katonga Bridge along the Kampala-Masaka Highway will be opened to the public today on Friday December 15, 2023. In May, severe floods resulting from heavy torrential rains submerged and washed away the bridge causing significant disruptions since then to transportation, trade, and commerce along the Masaka – Kampala highway. The floods also compelled motorists traveling […]
A number of employees under the Nation Media Group’s Dembe FM are now jobless following a decision by their employer to scrap off all on-air programs until further notice. The move aims to align the station with current media trends. All on-air presenters have been laid off, and the station plans to return in January […]