December 2023 - Page 9 of 10

Moses Banja Consecrated Sixth Bishop of Namirembe Diocese

Rt. Rev. Moses Banja has been consecrated and enthroned as the sixth bishop of Namirembe Diocese. Banja replaces Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, who reached the mandatory retirement age. The celebrations on Sunday kicked off with the rhythmic beats of ceremonial drumming, announcing

December 11, 2023

Health

UK, US, Canada Top Destinations for African Doctors Seeking Better Opportunities

Africa’s healthcare systems are grappling with a severe shortage of African doctors due to the exodus of medical professionals leaving the continent in search of better career prospects and higher salaries in high-income countries of the Global North. According to a recent

December 6, 2023

Security

Gen. Museveni Gives Update on Uganda’s Intensified Operation Against ADF Terrorists

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has updated Ugandans on the country’s intensified operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists. In a statement issued today, Gen. Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) revealed that

December 6, 2023

Entertainment

The Blu3 Reunion Show Announced

A show that will bring Lilian Mbabazi, Cindy Sanyu and Jackie Chandiru on the same stage again is set for Thursday, December 14. Mbabazi had hinted at the possibility of the former Blu*3 members working on the same project again in 2022. On

December 6, 2023

National News

Parliament Scrutinises Sh3.5 trillion Supplementary Budget

The Budget Committee of Parliament has started scrutinizing the sh3.5 trillion supplementary budget aimed at financing key infrastructure projects for the Financial Year – FY 2022/2023. According to the supplementary budget framework paper presented to the Committee by Henry Musasizi, the Minister

December 6, 2023

News

Speaker Among Assures Common Wealth Member Countries Enough Security For CSPOC

Uganda is fully prepared, secure and ready to host the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has told Heads of Mission and representatives of Commonwealth member countries in the country. “I

December 4, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Min Lokeris Reiterates Uganda’s Ban On Export Of Unprocessed Iron Ore

The Minister of State for Energy, Peter Lokeris, has reiterated that the presidential directive and ban on the export of unprocessed iron ore and other minerals is still effective. He cautioned all traders who risk to go on black market and export

December 4, 2023

News

UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit Sensitizes Fishermen Against Illegal Fishing Activities

The Fisheries Protection Unit has handed an assortment of impounded items to the fishing community of Wakiso at a function that was held at Gudda landing site in Entebbe. The items included boats, motorcycles and engines. Ms. Jackline Kankunda, the Entebbe Deputy

December 4, 2023

Politics

Why Is Kyokwijuka Sweating Plasma In Ndorwa East Constituency Ahead Of 2026 Elections

As we talk, the head of communications at MTAC-Uganda, Mr. Alexander Kyokwijuka and self proclaimed humble citizen from Kigalama, who is plotting to unseat Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba from Ndorwa East Mp seat could be facing a tough political strategy. According to our

December 4, 2023

News

Uganda To Benefit Alot From Non-Aligned Movement Summit & Third South Summit

The upcoming 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and Third South Summit, scheduled to take place between January 15-20, 2024, will incur a cost of sh53 billion for Uganda. John Mulimba, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, highlighted the government’s readiness to host

December 2, 2023