African Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (AIBIS), a Ugandan non-governmental organisation has asked the government to adopt the teaching of indigenous African herbal medicine in the school curriculum. While addressing the press in Kiboga town, Allan Kalangi, the Executive Director of AIBIS revealed that the Ugandan Government has of late been working on developing new…
Katakwi district farmers may soon see an end to their days of poverty as they receive a significant boost in the form of hybrid goats. These highly profitable goats, provided by Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo and Statehouse through the Poverty Alleviation Program (PAP), will help improve the farmers’ livestock. PAP is a government initiative…
The Vice President of Uganda Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo has flagged off the construction of Okore Seed Secondary School in Kelim village, Okore sub-county, Ngariam county. This event was filled with happiness, as the government, through the Ministry of Education, granted Katakwi District another secondary school. The atmosphere was vibrant with smiles, laughter, and amusement,…
Joy and Jubilations rocked Kyaka II refugee settlement Kyegegwa as Keddi Foundation Donated items worth millions of Shillings. The Humanitarian Keddi Foundation hit the ground in Western Ugandan, reaching out to refugee children at Angels’ Care School. This incredible school provides education to over 5000 refugees, offering them a beacon of hope amidst challenging circumstances.…
The crisis at the Post Bank has deepened as the bosses are entangled in meetings with Finance Ministry technocrats to defend the suspicious mobile wallet, Wendi, that is likely to dent President Museveni’s agenda to increase household incomes and improve the quality of life through Parish Development Model. Whereas the architects of Wendi seem to…
Erias Lukwago raised both of his hands, fronting up and acknowledging the poor turn up and participation in his grassroots elections. He briefly clapped and then placed his hands behind his back and stared ahead. Looking back at him were the section of Katonga followers who had remained in the tent beyond the “National council…
In a bid to promote media rights in the country, the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has expressed its intentions to establish a pro bono fund for journalists across the country. Pro bono refers to services that are rendered by a professional for free. This information was revealed by the President of the legal fraternity Bernard…
A section of opposition political parties have formed a holy Alliance to spearhead a constructive dialogue and ensure a smooth political transition for Uganda. The political parties include the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), JEEMA, Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) Alumni, Social Democratic Party (SDP), Democratic Party (DP) bloc, Conservative Party (CP) and People’s Development Party…
Peter Anthony Morgan (Peetah), the lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning Reggae band Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 46. The band, known for songs such as Don’t Haffi Dread (To Be Rasta), Down by the River, Tell Me How Come, and She’s Still Loving Me, announced Peetah’s passing on Sunday (February 25).…
The Vice President of Uganda Maj. Jessica Alupo says the reason why the government supports sciences is because of its desire to support Industrial growth. Alupo says through scientific research, the country can generate innovations which in turn, support industrial growth. “Industries provide jobs and thus the tax base of the country is widened hence…
