The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Parliament to support more investment in last mile electricity connections to support Uganda’s value addition agenda. “Electricity is very critical and the limitations on distribution is a common phenomenon in the entire country, where we have the national grid passing through our constituencies…
The chief of Defence Forces ,who also doubles as first son General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cleared all the rumours that he is not going to stand against his father President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the top seat come 2026. There have been speculations within the public domain that Muhoozi has an ambition to compete for…
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi has clarified that the women’s project, Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) funds are loans and not grants. Musasizi said this while responding to a matter of national importance raised by Gulu City Woman Member of Parliament,…
The Minister of Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris, has urged the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force (UPDF) and other security agencies to engage closely with local communities to ensure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region. “If you want to be successful in your operations, listen to the local community,” Hon. Lokeris emphasised during a Baraza meeting…
National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong together with members of the Secretariat’s top leadership has met with Members of Parliament from the Busoga and Lango sub-regions in preparation for major grassroot mobilisation tours set to launch next week. The strategic engagement that took place at the NRM headquarters in Nakasero, Kampala…
The Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has assured the House that the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) will continue to execute works on key projects after the rationalisation process has been concluded by Parliament. “Under the policy of rationalisation, NITA-U was earmarked to be rationalised, but it is one of the two organisations…
The Association of Fishers and Lake Users of Uganda (AFALU) has officially announced the date for its Annual General Assembly, set to take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Gaba Beach Hotel in Gaba. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will serve as a significant gathering for the association’s…
Kazo Secondary School was a hub of activity as Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, the Kazo District representative, spearheaded a fundraising event aimed at raising funds for the construction of a multi-purpose school hall. The event, which drew a significant crowd, was attended by several notable figures, underscoring the importance of education and infrastructure development in the…
From September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit is being celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme ‘Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration’, this event commemorates, global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade, with an eye towards…
The President of Uganda Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been applauded for building a strong foundation leading to a strong, reliant, disciplined and professional Army – the Uganda People’s Defence Forces During the launch of the 16th Edition of The CDF – Cup Tournament ,the DRCC Central Division Mr Businge Emmanuel commended the UPDF for…
