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Crime

UN Aid Chief: Gaza War Must End

NEW YORK — United Nations humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said Friday that three months into Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip, the territory has become uninhabitable and aid workers are left with the “impossible mission” of supporting more than 2 million people. “This

January 7, 2024

Op-ed

Kwizera Joseph Jojo: Why Uganda Needs More Trees Than Oil

By: Kwizera Joseph Jojo Kampala: From November 30th to December 12th, guests from all over the world were in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 UN Climate Summit. As usual, Uganda was represented by a huge delegation of over 600

January 7, 2024

Crime·Sports

Scandal: Client Drags Betpawa To Lotteries & Gaming Board After Withdrawing 250M From Account

City Gambler one Denis Kasibante has dragged Betpawa to the regulator of the Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board after winning three bets equalling to shs 250m. Through his lawyers the Mwesigwa Rukutana and company advocates,Kasibante alleges that on Saturday, August 2023, he

January 6, 2024

Op-ed

A Clarion Call For Reconciliation In FDC-Dan Matsiko

I abit differ from you comrade Wafende Allyi, as a leader , infact FDC Deputy President Western Uganda, I’m deployed to leave no stone unturned in ensuring our good party is stabilised. We shall leave no one behind in this Nandala -Amuriat

January 5, 2024

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

Gov’t Sets Deadline For Phasing Out Prepaid Yaka Electricity Meters

The Ministry of Energy, Ruth Nankakbirwa has set a deadline for the phase-out of outdated Yaka payment meters. Uganda like other countries in the region decided to switch its prepaid electric metering system to the latest technology known as Standard Transfer Specification.

January 5, 2024

Crime·Security

Muhumuza Remanded To Luzira Maximum Prison For Picking Scrap At State House Nakasero

A 28-year-old man has been remanded to Luzira Maximum Prison for picking scrap from State House Nakasero in Kampala. Abraham Muhumuza a crap dealer and resident of Wakiso district appeared before Buganda Road Court grade One magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko who charged

January 5, 2024

Health

Seven Reasons You Consider Drinking Clove Tea Everyday

Spice up your post-meal routine with clove tea Clove tea is not just a delightful infusion; it offers numerous health benefits when consumed after meals. This aromatic and flavorful beverage, made by steeping cloves in hot water, can be a delightful addition

January 5, 2024

News

Museveni Attacks Western Nations For Imposing Their Ill Behaviours On Africans

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Western powers to stop lecturing other nations on what practices to adopt and has cautioned them to erase all ideas of chauvinism, like the dogmatism of identity, religion, tribes, race, and social class. Museveni said

January 5, 2024

Politics

FDC Protest Extension Of Local Council Elections

Forum for democratic change (FDC) has criticized government’s decision to reallocate funds meant for conducting Local Council I and II elections to other priorities. The reallocation was confirmed on Wednesday this week, by the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary to

January 5, 2024

News

Speaker Among Applauds CSPOC For Exhibiting Modern Legislative Practices

The 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) countries will accrue multiplier effects in harmonising legislation and Parliamentary practices, Speaker Anita Among has said. Among who is also the Host Speaker was giving her welcome remarks at the

January 5, 2024