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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, […]
The Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja has tasked the technical people in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) together with the scientists under different sectors of the National Agricultural Research Organizations (NARO) to always endeavor to extend their services into the local communities. Nabbanja said the government through MAAIF and NARO has over […]
Masaka City Councilors on Wednesday passed a vote of no confidence against Tony Ssempijja as the Speaker, accusing him of abuse of office and social misconduct. Ssempijja, who is the councilor representing Kimanya-Kabonera division, was impeached in a majority vote, during an extraordinary council session presided over by the Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi, […]
The Minister of ICT Chris Baryomunsi has appointed Nyombi Thembo as the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for a five year term. Nyombi Thembo takes over from Eng. Irene Kaggwa Ssewankambo who has been acting since Eng Godfrey Mutabazi’s contract was not renewed in 2020. Nyombi Thembo, a former ICT Minister, has […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived in Tanzania to join his counterparts at the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State. The summit is slated for today Friday 24th November 2023 in Arusha-Tanzania. At Kilimanjaro International Airport, President Museveni was welcomed by Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture of […]
