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News

MPs Task Govt To Include All Stakeholders To Curb Gender Based Violence

Lawmakers have emphasized the need for an all-inclusive approach to curb Gender Based Violence (GBV), saying that current efforts are geared towards women, leaving men behind. The Members of Parliament (MPs) were responding to a statement on the 16 days of Activism

November 27, 2023

Education·National News

Buwekula South MP Aspirant, Mubangizi, Earns Master’s Degree in UK

In the vibrant landscape of Uganda’s politics, and as the nation gears up for another election cycle, there has been a debate among the populace on the quality of legislators who are sent to Parliament. As the debate rages on, it’s been

November 25, 2023

National News

Govt To Revive Stalled Multi Billion Soroti Fruit Factory-Nabbanja

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja, has said Government through Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) is developing regulations for partnership with former Ethiopia First Lady, Azeb Mesfin Haile, to manage the Soroti Fruit Factory. She said this in response to Speaker Anita Among’s query

November 25, 2023

East Africa

Museveni Flies To Arusha To Discuss Climate Change Solutions,Regional Security At EAC Summit

President Museveni has arrived in Arusha, the capital city of Tanzania, to partake in the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC). The heads of state from East Africa are set to deliberate on critical issues this Friday, including climate

November 25, 2023

Business

M7 To Grace Presidential Investor Conference To Foster Economic Growth

The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has set up a one-stop center to quicken the time for investors and businessmen to register businesses. Evelyn Anite, the State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization, made the revelation while addressing the press on Thursday,

November 25, 2023

East Africa

Somalia Joins EAC To Fight Terrorism,Boost Economic Growth

Somalia has joined the East African Community (EAC) in a move intended to boost economic growth in the country following three decades of war. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said joining the regional trade bloc was a “beacon of hope” for Somalia. He

November 25, 2023

Politics

‘Those are bad elements of Progress trying to divert us’, MP Aloysius Mukasa Rubbishes Debt Claims

Lubaga South Member of Parliament, Hon. Aloysius Mukasa has vehemently dustbinned allegations of being burdened by debts. Speaking to our reporter earlier today, he categorically dismisses these claims as a deliberate attempt by his political adversaries to undermine his dedication and commitment

November 25, 2023

Culture

Majestic: Ambassador Quillino Bamwine Hosts eSwatini Royal Princes In Uganda

The Honorary Consul of Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini and Swaziland to Uganda H.E Ambassador Quillino Bamwine recently hosted Eswatini Princes, HRH Prince Sicalo Diamini and HEH Prince Bandzile Diamin in Kampala, Uganda. The Royal Princes who are sons to Eswatini’s

November 25, 2023

National News

Uganda Govt To Recruit More Supreme Court Judges

Government of Uganda has tabled the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeking to increase the number of judges on both the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. The Supreme Court is the highest Court of judicature in Uganda while the Court of Appeal,

November 23, 2023

Security

Gen.Busizoori Engages Youths,Leaders To Fight Insecurity In Karamoja

The Joint Security Forces in Karamoja met hundreds of youths and locals from the districts of Nabilatuk, Moroto, Amudat and Napak who had converged in Achegertolim in Nabilatuk Town Council discuss lasting solutions to the insecurity in their communities. Brigadier General Felix

November 23, 2023