By Walakira on November 4, 2012
Battle, case, event, uganda
Celebrity gigs, Drama & plays, Gossip, Latest Uganda News, Stories Unusual
The member of the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) representing Uganda, Denis Fred Mukasa Mbidde was the Chief Guest at the international symposium on Saturday and the Special Guest was Ambassador Katenta Apuuli. The venue was Melody Line Willem Fenengastraat, Amsterdam. Mbidde presented a paper on ‘Uganda, proper Strategies for sound Economic Growth, Good governance […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on November 2, 2012
education, floods, justice, uganda
Education, Opinions
From the first time a child joins school, everyone’s hope and dream is that they make it to each final level class and graduate to the next. Many resources go into this endeavour; fees, tutorials, books, pencils, advice – everything needed to have a success story. This is not a one man job – there are relatives, […]
By on October 30, 2012
aid, event, fight, uganda
Athletics, Cycling, Latest Uganda News
Kadama Joy has emerged winner of the women’s 10km race against cancer. The race was organised by the Uganda Cycling Association and Uganda women’s Cancer Support Organisation. The cycling event that took place yesterday in BusembatyaIganga district also saw Kire Mwogeza win the ordinary bikes category in the 60km race, while Mayinja Wakiku took the sport […]
By on October 30, 2012
bond, cash, Kenya, uganda
Business news, Latest Uganda News
As the business community continues to grapple with cash bond issues, the private sector is calling for tax education on non-tariff barriers. This follows reports that authorities in Kenya implemented a cash bond on goods destined to Uganda, which caused discomfort among the business community in the country but later withdrew after negotiations with […]
By on October 26, 2012
COMESA, forum, government, uganda
Business news, Latest Uganda News
As Uganda prepares to host the COMESA business forum, the private sector is asking government pronounce itself on joining the COMESA free trade area before hosting the summit The private sector in partnership with government is hosting the 8th COMESA business forum scheduled for 20 November this year. The two day conference is aimed at […]
By on October 23, 2012
ministry, public, response, uganda
Health, Latest Uganda News
The ministry of health has developed a response plan of 1.85 billion shillings to be used for handling the deadly Marburg outbreak in Kabale district. The disease has so far killed 5 people and five others are still admitted in different health facilities. The ministry’s public relations officer Rukia Nakamatte says the supplementary budget is expected […]
By on October 22, 2012
Bukooli Islands, demonstration, uganda, week
Latest Uganda News
The member of parliament of Bukooli Islands has threatened to mobilize residents for a demonstration over attacks from crocodiles. This follows an incident yesterday that left one resident killed by a crocodile. Speaking to journalists, Okeyo Peter said the latest incident has raised the number of people killed by crocodiles this year to 16. He […]
By on October 22, 2012
disease, outbreak, uganda, Ugandans
Health, Latest Uganda News
The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus in Kitumba sub-county, Kabale district in western Uganda. This follows laboratory tests done at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) which confirmed three samples positive of the highly infectious viral hemorrhagic fever. The director general health services Dr Jane Aceng say Preliminary reports […]
By on October 22, 2012
government, MPs, uganda, UN
Latest Uganda News, Politics
Members of parliament have expressed concern on the United Nations report of experts accusing Uganda of arming the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Addressing journalists at parliament members who include Theodore Ssekikubo, Medard Ssegoona and Patrick Nsanja said that giving support to rebels would be disastrous to the country. They have urged […]
By on October 22, 2012
allegations, DR Congo, stability, uganda
Latest Uganda News
The government has dismissed reports that Uganda is backing M23 rebels of DR Congo. This follows a leaked 44 paged report by the UN Security Council group of experts pinning Rwanda and Uganda for backing the M23 rebels, who have been fighting the DR Congo army since April. The document that builds on a UN report […]
