Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has fulfilled the pledge of an official vehicle he made to the omusinga of Rwenzururu, Charles Wesly Mumbere Iremangoma during his official coronation on October 16th 2009. The Minister of Gender Labour and Social Development, Gabriel Opio today handed over the official car and an escort double cabin for the Iremangoma, […]
The MP for Lwemiyaga County, Theodore Sekikubo has warned the ruling National Resistance Movement party to solve the grievances of some party members in order to avoid having many NRM supporters contesting for seats as independent candidates. Sekikubo was speaking after being declared winner of the NRM flag bearer elections after he petitioned the NRM […]
The Minister of State for health Dr. Richard Nduhuura has revealed that the government of Uganda is set to roll out the universal distribution of the cervical cancer vaccine to 10 more districts. The vaccine that prevents the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which causes cervical cancer is distributed to young girls who are not yet […]
Sharma visit to focus on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Kenya constitutional reform, young people, and bilateral issues Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will visit Kenya and Zambia next week to meet political leaders and discuss global challenges, key among them democracy and meeting the needs of young people. In Kenya from 13 to 15 September 2010, Mr Sharma will […]
Manchester United travel to Goodson Park early Saturday afternoon hoping for a good result from Everton who have got only one point from their first three opening matches for the 2010 Premier league season. For Sir Alex Ferguson who will be overseeing his 700th match in charge of Manchester United, a win would be a […]
The Foundation of Human Rights Initiative has appealed to the government to increase its supply of health plus other usable and needed equipments to the health centres in the rural areas. Although statistics show that the number of health facilities in the country is increasing annually, the equipments needed in these heath facilities is severely […]
The Member of Parliament for Rubaga North, Betty olive Kamya has said that she is standing for President of Uganda in the 2011 Uganda general elections well sure that she will not win. Kamya who will stand on the ticket of the Uganda Federal Alliance which she heads says that she is leaving parliament to […]
Makerere University Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (MUIENR) presented its report and catalogue to UNATCOM on the findings of the project on preservation of medicinal plants for poverty reduction and sustainable development. UNATCOM is the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), which will be responsible for distributing the […]
An outdoor party is a pleasant desire shared by many. With the gently blowing breeze and ample natural light, the setting cannot be any more perfect! This is what Makerere University held for her former Members of Management on Friday 9th July 2010 at the University Guest house gardens. The ceremony, the first of its […]
Webtorial Washington, D.C., September 7, 2010: Scientists have shown for the first time that ‘orange’ maize is a good source of vitamin A. This means that orange maize, a variety bred to improve nutrition, could provide vitamin A through the diet to millions of poor people at risk of vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency […]