Dr. Nsingo Simon Peter is a born-again Anglican Married to Dr. Irene Nsingo with 3 children. He possesses vast experience in Healthcare, Operations, Management, Leadership, and Growth Strategy. Dr. Simon Peter Nsingo, the current Mukono Church of Uganda Hospital Medical Director has been appointed the new Mengo Hospital Medical Director. Dr. Nsingo is to take […]
The United States indicated on Monday that it would restrict visas of Ugandan officials who implement a controversial anti-gay law, which carries potential death sentences. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States would refuse visas to current or former officials, and their family members, if found to be involved in “repressing members […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Monday met and held discussions with the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Uganda, H.E William W. Popp at State House Entebbe. During the meeting, President Museveni and Ambassador Popp discussed a wide range of topics including the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) issue. H.E Museveni also […]
Fear on Monday morning gripped residents of Ndejje-Kanyanya Cell in Makindye Ssaabagabo Division following the collapse of a Petrol Station wall which left five people dead. According to Police, there are others who were critically injured and rushed to hospital for medical attention. Police has identified the station as Good Luck Oil Petrol Station. The […]
Three people including a bridegroom together with his best man on Sunday perished in an accident on their way from an introduction ceremony. According to Rwizi Region Police spokesperson, Samson Kasasira, this accident which involved a head-on collision between a Subaru Forester and a taxi occurred at Kahunga Trading Centre on the Ntungamo-Mbarara Highway. Kasasira […]
The Controversy of Gifting Money Bouquets to Children: Perspectives and Concerns. By Ibra K Mukasa In recent times, a growing trend among parents involves replacing traditional flower bouquets with crisp money notes when gifting their children. While this creative gesture has sparked both agreement and disagreement, Owek. Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of […]
The Justice Law and Order Sector needs sh102.9 billion to construct new prisons. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Robert Kasande says that congestion in prisons is a big issue that lies at the centre of the country’s criminal justice system, adding that whereas the national population growth rate is three […]
Fear gripped Makerere University students when one of their fellow students died in her hostel room. Patricia Ochola Erik, a student from the College of Education and External Studies was found dead in her room at one of the university halls of residence. Ochola, a daughter to a retired police officer Christ Otim Erik from […]
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Buikwe district Dunstan Balaba has been appointed Permanent Secretary Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). Balaba replaces Keith Muhakanizi who died in April 2023. A man of vast experience, Balaba will assume office next week on Monday. He has served as the Chief Administrative Officer for years and in a […]
Construction works on the Namanve – Kampala section have reached Kireka. Works on the level crossing are almost complete The rehabilitation of the Kampala-Namanve railway is finally entering the last phase. This stretch, which is part of the Kampala-Mukono line was scheduled for completion in September, but “unforeseen circumstances” delayed it, according to John Linonn Sengendo, […]
