Cambridge examination results out

Cambridge examination results out

Ugandan Students have performed best in Physics chemistry and biology in the just released Cambridge examination following the November exam series A total of 80 Ugandan Cambridge candidates performed excellently at the overal rate of 96% . Following the results the Government has been advised to adopt an all-inclusive Cambridge education curriculum so as to catch […]

Provide fuel for Graders, Bujumbura County MP asks Government

Bujumbura County MP Fred Turyamuhweza demands government to allocate sufficient funds for the purchase of fuel to run graders that will repair rural roads damaged by heavy rains. He told parliament that most of the rural roads especially in Rukinguri have broken down due to heavy rains and lack of periodic maintenance. He said that […]

National drug authority asked to restrict the purchase of selected chemicals

National drug authority asked to restrict the purchase of selected chemicals

Kampala capital city authority has tasked the national drug authority to restrict purchase of certain chemicals on the market. This is after the authority closed down several butcheries in the city center found using unnamed chemicals that reportedly chase away flies. Speaking during a council meeting today, the Authority’s acting director public health Dr Daniel […]

MPs demand Disability Access facilitations at Entebbe Airport

MPs demand Disability Access facilitations at Entebbe Airport

MPS have called for the improvement on the access of Entebbe Airport for persons with disabilities and ordinary people. This comes after the Bubulo West MP Rose Mutonyi complained about the ongoing renovations which she says are inconveniencing people with disabilities as they cannot easily access the place. Mutonyi says that construction at the airport blocked […]

Deputy speaker challenges MPs to full fill voter’s expectations

Deputy speaker challenges MPs to full fill voter’s expectations

The deputy speaker of parliament Jacob Oulanyah has urged members of parliament to work together across political parties in order to fulfill the expectations of the people. In a communication to parliament Oulanyah noted  that as parliamentarians they are supposed to carry out their duties in an understanding, harmony dialogue and engage each other contrary […]

Nakaseke alarmed after Congo Crimean fever outbreak

Nakaseke alarmed after Congo Crimean fever outbreak

Residents in Nakaseke District are worried after the outbreak of Congo Crimean fever that has claimed lives of people in the district. The minister of health for general duties Sarah OPendi has pledged to give a detailed statement on the alleged outbreak in the district. Opendi made the pledge while responding to a matter raised […]

Retable Biotechnology and biosafety bill-Minister ordered

Retable Biotechnology and biosafety bill-Minister ordered

Parliament has ordered the Minister of science Technology and innovation to retable the Biotechnology and biosafety bill which was rejected by the president for parliament to initiate changes to suit the standards in which the president wants it to be. “Retable this bill on Wednesday this week,” Deputy speaker of parliament Jacob Oulanyah directed the Hon. […]

Government has allocated 15 billion to national tree planting activities

Government has allocated 15 billion to national tree planting activities

Government has earmarked 15 billion shillings for national tree planting activities this year according to the state minister for environment Hon. Kitutu Mary Goretti Kitutu was speaking after the head of delegation to the 21st session of the framework convention on climate change Hon. Lawrence songa laid his report in the house on the summit […]

Illegal pastoralists  directed to vacate Northern Uganda

Illegal pastoralists  directed to vacate Northern Uganda

In a meeting of all political leaders, security agencies and pastoralists (Baraaro) in Northern Uganda Districts, chaired by the minister of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries, Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja at Gulu District headquarters on Friday, it was agreed that a two months ultimatum be given to all illegal pastoralists  to vacate Northern Uganda. This followed several […]

Youth demand Minister Kuteesa Prosecuted

Youth demand Minister Kuteesa Prosecuted

Concerned youths have renewed demand for the foreign Affairs minister,Sam Kahamba Kuteesa, to be relieved of his duties over alleged bribe in helping a Chinese energy company to secure oil business advantage . led by former Makerere University guild President, David Bala, the group has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga against the conduct of […]

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