By Samuel Wamuttu on July 25, 2016
Alice Alaso, eastern Uganda, Electoral Commission, Forum for Democratic Change, Hellen Adoa, High court, member of parliament, National Resistance Movement, Serere, Soroti District
Elections, Latest Uganda News, Politics, Uganda 2016 General Elections
The High Court in Soroti district has nullified the election of yet another National Resistance Movement (NRM) member, Hon. Hellen Adoa as Woman Member of Parliament for Serere district. Adoa beat Forum for Democratic Change’s Alice Alaso in the Febraury 18 elections to clinch the seat. According the results by the Electoral Commission, Adoa polled […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 24, 2016
Anti-bacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Bagisu in eastern Uganda, Bamboo shoots, Boosts immunity, Control of Cholesterol, cures breathing disorders, Cures stomach problems, Fights Cancer, Health heart, Journal of Food Science and Technology, Rich in dietary fiber, Weight loss
Health, Latest Uganda News
Did you know that eating Bamboo Shoots commonly referred to as Malewa by the Bagisu in eastern Uganda can help promote heart health and fight cancer? And do you know that Bamboo Shoots are the one ingredient you need to look for if you want to shed some kilos? Well, according to StyleCraze.com a website […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 21, 2016
Africa, Bill Gates, International AIDS Conference 2016, Kathy Mngadi, South Africa, Thailand
Africa, Health
Some two-and-a-half million people are still becoming infected with HIV every year, according to a new study published on Tuesday, even as drugs have slashed the death rate and virus-carriers live ever longer on anti-retroviral treatment. Where as results from an early safety trial with a potential HIV vaccine show some promising results, this could […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 21, 2016
NIRA, Public Service jobs
Admin & MGT, Jobs, Public Service jobs, Uganda Jobs
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ORGANISATION PROFILE On the 26th March 2015 the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda passed the Registration of Persons Act, 2015, an Act to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for registration of individuals and to establish a National Identification Register. This law establishes the National Identification and […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 21, 2016
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Health & Medical, Health tips, Maternal Health
Scientists claim to have effectively reversed the menopause by ‘rejuvenating’ women’s ovaries. The Greek team says the technique enabled women to release eggs and re-start their periods, according to an article published by the Daily Mail. One woman began menstruating even after a five-year hiatus, New Scientist reports. ‘[The treatment] offers a window of hope that […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 20, 2016
Bowel cancer, British journal Gut, Oily fish, Omega 3 fatty acids, population, research, Salmon, Seafoods, Tula, United States
Health, Health & Medical
A new study has found out that eating a lot of omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish like tuna and salmon can greatly increase one’s chances of survival from bowel cancer. The study released and published Wednesday by the British journal Gut bases its findings on an analysis of data from more than […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 19, 2016
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Africa, Latest Uganda News, Politics & Governance
As the one week shaky ceasefire seems to hold on in Juba, South Sudan, African leaders sitting at an AU summit in Kigali on Sunday agreed to re-enforce the UN-Mission with a regional force under IGAD if they are to save lives and pacify Juba. IGAD called on the UN Security Council to give it […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 18, 2016
African Union Commission, Botswana, Chad, Dlamini-Zuma, Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Idris Derby, Jacob Zuma, Kigali-Rwanda, Pelonomi Benson, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, South Africa
Africa, Latest Uganda News, Politics & Governance
The highly anticipated elections of a new chairperson to head the AU Commission has hit a snug after none of the aspiring candidates contesting for the position garnered the required majority votes in the initial stages of voting that took place in the Rwanda capital Kigali, Monday 18 July,2016. Uganda’s Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe who […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 15, 2016
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Business news, Latest Uganda News
A new multi-billion complex expected to equip over one thousand youths in business, agriculture and entrepreneurship skills is under construction in Mityana district with support from the Rotary Club of Kampala North. The center estimated to cost over $2millon (About 8.5 billion Uganda shillings) will sit on a 20 acre peace of land at Namulamba […]
By Samuel Wamuttu on July 15, 2016
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Business news, Latest Uganda News
Delays in resident compensation by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) have stifled progress to the completion of the Mpigi- Kanoni road. This according to Milivoje Millisavijevic, the managing director ENERGO Uganda has affected the work progress on the 64km road that stretches through Seeta, Kabasanda-Gombe. ENERGO is the company that was awarded the contract […]