Misc

Ugandan traders urged to take advantage southern Sudan market

The first deputy Prime Minister Eria Kategaya has said government is welcomes the new creation of new Sudan because of its economic potential. Eria Kategaya who is also minister for East African affairs adds that Uganda and southern Sudan have a lot in common and can learn from each other. Speaking to the journalists in […]

Uganda Meteorology department advises in lightening strikes prevention

The government has advised all schools and the private sector to put in place lightening conductors on their buildings to avoid being struck by lightening. According to commissioner meteorology Nkalubo Micheal, teachers and the general public should also avoid taking shelter under trees during rainy times, in addition to walking in open places like playing […]

Kasese Mayor Godfrey Kabyanga orders demolition of illegal structures

The Mayor of the newly created Kasese municipality Godfrey Kabyanga has ordered the demolition of illegal, close houses with poor health facilities and depleted structures in the town. In his campaign to keep Kasese town clean Kabyanga said that some illegal structures have been built without respecting the physical plan of the municipal council. He […]

States asked to Nominate Most Highly-Qualified Judicial Candidates to the International Criminal Court

The opening last week of the nomination period of candidates for upcoming elections of Judges to the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a crucial opportunity for States to nominate the most highly-qualified candidates through a fair, transparent and merit-based election process, the Coalition for the International Criminal Court said today. The ICC, established by treaty […]

Uganda government asked to reconsider lunch for UPE schools

The vice chairperson of African network for the prevention and protection against child abuse and neglect who also doubles as the woman MP for Namutumba district Florence Mutyabule has called upon government to consider feeding pupils from hard to reach districts. Mutyabule said that if government is to get better result from Universal Primary Education […]

Ugandan drivers to get international driving permits

The Ugandan government will start issuing international driving licenses to Ugandan drivers who cross the borders. The Kampala Metropolitan area police spokesperson, Iddi Ibin Senkumbi told the journalists at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Kampala on June 20 that international licenses will reduce accidents on foreign lands as they will be given to those […]

Uganda women concerned about promoting male circumcision in fight against HIV/AIDS

Ugandan women have called upon the government leadership to monitor medical male circumcision roll out in the country. Women’s HIV Prevention Tracking (WHIPT) project coordinator, Marion Nakitunda said that Medical male circumcision for women has the potential to be a powerful tool for HIV prevention and added that findings show that there are many concerns […]

Vice president Edward Sekandi clarifies over storming out of Masaka court

The office of the vice president has clarified on media reports that have been published by some media houses alleging that the vice president stormed out of Masaka court were the petition challenging his re-election was being heard. A statement issued on Wednesday says prior to the open court session, all parties including the petition […]

Airtel Uganda to pay fine of 23 million to a Masaka businessman for damages

Airtel Uganda has been evicted from the controversial piece of land in Masaka for alleged illegal occupancy. The land under contention is located on Kizungu Hill in Masaka town. The eviction comes shortly after the Masaka chief magistrate court Moses Katorogo issued a court order instructing court bailiff to evict Airtel telecommunication to vacate and […]

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