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Op-ed

OP-ED: Teach Ugandans National Anthem – Restore Morals

By Costa Nantume Kampala: Uganda is one of the Countries with a good National Anthem, it’s the Country’s Prayer lyrics. If well interpreted by the natives, the Anthem’s message can help to increase patriotism among Ugandans. According to a study from Makerere

November 3, 2023

News

Kampala Parents’ School Joins Hands to Pray, Anoint P7 Candidates Ahead of PLE Exams

Kampala Parents’ School has today (Friday) dedicated a total of 214 Primary Seven Candidates to God ahead of next week’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) which begin on Wednesday, November 08, 2023. Rooted on the pillars of life; spirituality, morality, and physical fitness,

November 3, 2023

Crime

Big Story: Tragedy As Wife Guns Down Tycoon Katanga At Home In Mbuya

Police in Kampala have started investigations under circumstances where a woman shot dead a Kampala business man Henry Katanga in a domestic brawl at his home near Rivinio apartments in Mbuya,a leafy Kampala suburb. Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident happened on

November 3, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Min. Nankabirwa Tables Petroleum Supply Amendment Bill

The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankbirwa has tabled before parliament a bill to regulate the importation of petroleum products. The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday for its First Reading and, if enacted in its current form,

November 3, 2023

News

Top 5 Forces That Will Shape International Finance in 2023

The start of the year is always a good moment to consider the key themes set to drive policy in the UK and EU over the next 12 months. 2022 was, by any measure, a difficult year in Europe. War on the

November 2, 2023

Health

MPs Direct Health Ministry To Scrap Off CT Scan Fees In Govt Hospitals

The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has directed the Ministry of Health to harmonise its position on the user fees charged for the Computed Tomography (CT) scan services in government hospitals. During their oversight visit to assess the levels of implementation

October 31, 2023

News

URA Obtains Sophisticated Machine To Crack Down On Mixed Rice Imports

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has obtained a machine that will aid in cracking down on mixed rice imports and determining the origin of imported rice. The machine which was donated by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), will assist URA in

October 31, 2023

Entertainment

Gladiator “The Emperor” Vows To Sue Singer Alimpa & Kid Dee For Pirating His Song

Upcoming Musician, Gladiator the Emperor has vowed to sue singer Alimpa Lusuku lwa Cement and Kid Dee for copyright-related issues. Emperor alleges that the two, Alimpa and Kid Dee connived and re-did his song from Eddy Dees studio in Makindye. According to

October 31, 2023

News

M7’s Office Kick starts Massive Oversight Inspection Exercise To Improve Country wide Service Delivery

The Office of the President has announced an oversight inspection exercise aimed at evaluating service delivery in various sub-regions of Uganda. Scheduled to start on October 31, 2023, the exercise will cover Arua City and several districts, including Arua, Madi-Okollo, Adjumani, Pakwach,

October 31, 2023

Security

Lt Col Tumwesigye Assumes As Office UGACON Deputy Contingent Commander

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Contingent under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) welcomed a new deputy Contingent Commander, Lt Col Frank Tumwesigye at a function that was held at its headquarters in Niongera Kiwanja of Rutshuru territory in North Kivu-DRC. The

October 29, 2023