The government of Uganda has been ugued to increase funding for pupils within the government aided schools to avert the problem of closing before the standard given time of the term. The Uganda national teachers union chairperson Margret Rwabushaiza Namubiru says given the economic crisis the country is going through, government should allocate additional funds […]
The European Union has given Ugandan government a grant worth 5 billion shillings towards the protection of Human Rights, accountability and good governance program. Speaking at the signing of the financing agreement with the government of Uganda, Deputy Ambassador Jose Solar says the fund is aimed at strengthening dialogue mechanisms and consultations on key policies. […]
The Metrology department is predicting that most parts of the country may not receive rainfall until the month of September. The department public relations officer Kalid Muwembe says the months of July and August are generally going to be dry in most of the parts of the country including the east, west, central and the […]
Water and environment minister Maria Mutagamba says she is frustrated by the people she appoints to head the National Forestry Authority but end up involved in corruption scandals. Mutagamba says many of the officials she has appointed to the National Forestry Authority Board goes through scrutiny by state security agencies but turn out to be […]
The president of the republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is to be a warded an ABETO Africa peace award for his distinguished leadership that has led the country to the current social and economic development. The award was announced by the chairman of always be tolerant organization (ABETO) Moses Musana during celebration to commemorate […]
The Nabagereka of Buganda Lady Sylvia Nagginda has urged parents to always spare time and talk to their children about their culture. Officiating at the 2nd International holiday camp dubbed “Ekisaakate” at Vienna College Namugongo, Nabagereka has urged parents to help enrich their children’s knowledge of their culture. Nabagereka says the children need more help in […]
Butaleja district woman mp Serina Nebanda has opposed the president’s plans for denying bail to rioters, murderers and defilers suspects. In an interview Nebanda says that denying bail to suspects means that the courts of laws are not providing fair hearing to both sides and this means that some innocent people will stay in jail. She […]
President Yoweri Museveni has criticized over dependence on imports for the current cries over the depreciation of the Uganda shilling against major currencies, especially the US dollar. Museveni in a statement said that forex exchange rates are determined by issues beyond Uganda’s control, but Ugandans suffer because of over reliance on imported goods. He says […]
As Southern Sudan prepares to start off tomorrow as the youngest African state, Aruu County MP Odonga’ Otto has called for the support of the new state by the other East African states. Southern Sudan broke off from the North as a fulfillment of the comprehensive peace deal for the pacification of the South, a […]
In a bid to stamp out over loading among transporters on Ugandan roads, the Uganda National Roads Authority is now set to acquire new six weigh bridges to help in taking weights on trucks along Uganda’s roads. According to Eng. Geofrey Obara, the manager axle load control project, the new equipment will be planted on all major high […]