A section of members of parliament is asking that officials of the Bank of Uganda too be questioned by police over the alleged financial misappropriation reported in the various different ministries. Ajuri county mp Denis Obua Hamson is one of those who argue that under the current system no ministry spends money without the approval […]
Women leaders in Uganda have shown concern over an increase in maternal deaths. They say as the country celebrates 50 years of independence, more mothers are dying due to poor reproductive health facilities. The concern was raised by the speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly Margret Zziwa during the opening of the National Women’s’ […]
The Duke of Kent Prince Edward is in Uganda to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations His highness the duke who is to represent the queen of England Queen Elizabeth the Second for the celebrations arrived today morning with his entourage. He was received at Entebbe International Airport by the Minister of Water and Environment Professor […]
Uganda has today been officially declared Ebola free, bringing to an end the outbreak that was first reported in Kibaale district in July this year. This followed the completion of the requisite 42 days of post Ebola surveillance period. The World Health Organisation requires that any affected country monitors the Ebola situation for a period […]
As the country grapples with the debate on whether or not to legalise abortion and homosexuality, government is challenged to incorporate the issue of morals in nation Building. According to the Uganda Christian University Vice Chancellor Rev. Canon John Senyonyi, sensitive issues like abortion and homosexuality cannot only be dealt with as matters of legislation […]
The government has been blamed for making preparations to commemorate Uganda Golden Jubilee celebrations partisan. Kawempe North MP Latiff Ssebagala says whereas marking the 50 years of Uganda’s Independence is a national issue reflecting the entire country’s past, the arrangement and activities for the National celebrations are being dominated by the NRM ruling party. Ssebagala […]
Business communities on the Borders of Uganda have petitioned parliament accusing Parliament government for delay to speed up the National Identity project. The petition was forwarded to parliament by Kakuto Member of parliament Mathias Kasamba on behalf of 95 petitioners led by Godfrey Mitchiger seruwagi. The petitioners especially from mutukula boarder through Kasamba have said […]
At least 15 Heads of state from Africa have confirmed their attendance of the 50 years of independence cerebrations on 9th October. The delegates include Dr Boni Yayi from Benin, Joyce Banda of Malawi, Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, South Sudan’s Salva Kiir and Tanzania’s Jakaya kikwete. The others are Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi, DR Congo’s Joseph […]
Uganda is preparing to immunize its citizens against Pneumonia according to the Ministry of Health in Kampala. The vaccine will be made available in public hospitals by April 2013. The symptoms of Pneumonia are high fever, cough and difficulty in breathing seen in fast breathing and grunting. The ministry of health has called on […]
We believe this issue is extremely important and some people are ready to expose land grabbers, particularly foreigners, in Uganda. People have talked about land grabbing in western Uganda but this is nothing compared to what is going on in some parts of eastern Uganda and Buganda at the moment. The people of Busoga (Eastern […]