Citing research on agrochemical handling practices, Mulongo said 73% of local farmers wore ordinary clothing instead of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying pesticides, acaricides and herbicides. At least 1,599 people died from organophosphate poisoning in Uganda between 2017 and 2022, as health facilities recorded 37,883 cases, prompting the Government to renew warnings against […]
The Red Cross emblem is internationally recognised as a symbol associated with humanitarian assistance and protection, particularly during armed conflict and emergencies. The Uganda Red Cross Society has warned against the unauthorised use of the Red Cross emblem on ambulances, clinics, pharmacies, first-aid kits and medical equipment, saying the practice is prohibited by law. In […]
The ministry directed that dump trucks without valid inspection certificates would not be allowed to operate on public roads beyond the October 16 deadline. Armless UCE Candidate Writes Exams Using Mouth, Feet A total of 423 taxis have failed mechanical fitness tests at Namanve and Kawanda under the ongoing Ganyegenya traffic police operation, raising concerns […]
The Government, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, is implementing the GROW Project with support from the World Bank to help women-owned businesses transition from small-scale survival operations into competitive and sustainable enterprises. Women entrepreneurs who failed to secure loans under the Government’s Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) […]
“Then, we had a few schools, which is not the same as today, when one can find several schools in a single village, especially in urban areas,” he said. Independence Day: Fr Kibirige Urges Ugandans to Love Country Despite Economic Hardships As Uganda marked 64 years of independence, Siriri Bampa Mutabaazi, a resident of Mpoma […]
“All in all, love your country and instill the same love in your children. You never know; they could make things change for the better as they grow up,” he said. CAO, 12 Other District Officials Arrested, Interdicted Over Corruption The Parish Priest of St Andrew Kaggwa Kichwa Mpoma Parish, Fr Denis Kibirige, has urged […]
The committee said the medal is awarded to heads of State and heads of government in recognition of visionary leadership and championing peace and security in Uganda, the East African region and Africa. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among the 20 medalists set to be honoured during Uganda’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on Friday, October […]
He also called for stronger links between national policies and action at district, community and workplace levels, saying efforts to eliminate child labour must translate into tangible protection for vulnerable children. The Government has called for renewed urgency, stronger coordination and practical action to accelerate the elimination of child labour, slavery and trafficking in Uganda. […]
Public Opinions said the recognition was not based on the physical size of a law firm, but on its commitment to international best practices and standards, observance of human rights principles, competence of lawyers and leadership of managing partners. Public Opinions has recognised 100 law firms in Uganda with the Responsible Investment Global Award for […]
Wamala Sserunkuma, who also chairs the association of head teachers in Mukono Municipality, said teachers continue to work under difficult conditions, including economic hardship. Uganda joined the rest of the world on Monday to mark World Teachers’ Day 2026, but celebrations in Mukono Municipality were subdued, with many teachers spending the occasion in classrooms as […]