With a few days to the FDC delegate’s conference, latest information from the party indicates that the party does not have enough money for the conference. Party spokesman, Wafula Oguttu says that the party needs over 250million shillings for the conference. Wafula says the conference may be shifted from Namboole if the party fails to […]
The leader of the opposition People development Party Abedi Bwanika has re-echoed the call for a National Conference to address the pertinent National issues also recently highlighted by the co-ordinator of Security Agencies General David Sejusa. Bwanika who seem surprised by the letter written by Gen David Sejusa says that the opposition has always been […]
The second Biennial Africa Correctional Services Association conference will open in Kampalaon October 2nd, 2012. The conference will be hosted by theUganda prisons service. The Commissioner General of Uganda Prison Service, Johnson Byabashaija says that the conference will run from October 2 to 5 under the theme, “Enhancing Community Responsive Correctional Service Delivery inAfrica”. […]
The newly elected mp forButambalaCounty, Muwanga Kivumbi has addressed his first press conference as legislator. Muwanga Kivumbi was declared MP for Butambala on Wednesday trouncing his main rival Faisal Kikulukunyu. He told the members of the press at DP headquarters today that his parliamentary victory is a major statement to the President and his NRM […]
President Museveni is expected to open a week-long commonwealth magistrates and Judges Association Conference in Kampala. The conference starts on Monday. The Republic of Uganda is now the fourth African country to host this conference. Other African countries are Zimbabwe (1994), South Africa (1997) and Malawi (2003). According to the Uganda government, over 300 […]
Global Contest for Secondary School Students: Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) is a multi-country educational program to introduce students to career opportunities in Travel & Tourism. The programme is supported by the travel and tourism industry and its leading global brands — including Amadeus, American Express, Hertz, HRG travel agents, Lufthansa, Starwood Hotels and […]
UNESCO/ANSTI is inviting African scientists working in the Diaspora to apply for the above award. The award is offered to scientists who wish to attend scientific thematic conferences and workshops in Africa. The award will cover the the cost of the air ticket, cost of accommodation and a daily subsistence amounts for the duration of […]
The Canon Foundation Funds: The Canon Foundation for Scientific Research provides support for scientists and academics from developing countries in the scientific and engineering fields in order to promote technology and knowledge transfer, and improve industrial and social infrastructure and capability. The Canon Foundation for Scientific Research (CFSR) was established at the start of the […]
Google EMEA Travel and Conference Grants: As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, Google offers EMEA Travel and Conference Grants to encourage more female computer scientists to attend and participate in research conferences. Award winners will be chosen from the applicant pool to receive: Free registration […]
The Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) delegates currently in Uganda for an IPU conference have held a closed door meeting with the leaders of Uganda Young Democrats. The meeting left the government puzzled because president Museveni could not imagine IPU officials could hold a closed door meeting in Kampala. The venue for the meeting was […]