The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) is in the advanced stages of producing an anti-tick vaccine that will save farmers from overspending on spraying cattle, and the loss of animals. This was revealed on Friday, May 26, 2023, during an engagement meeting between BioCafe, convened by Science Foundation for Livelihoods and Development (SCIFODE), Uganda Biotechnology…
The Ethiopian Community, in tandem with the Ethiopian Embassy and other African Origins and Embassies/ High Commissioners based in Uganda have participated in the Grand March of Africa Day 2023 to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of African Union. The Embassy, collaborating with the Ethiopian Diaspora Community and Kampala Field Office of Ethiopian Airlines, held a…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa has applauded Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) for its transformative agenda. Addressing thousands of Oil Palm Growers under their umbrella body Kalangala Oil Palm Growers Trust (KOPGT) at Kibanda Primary School grounds on Friday,a jovial Museveni revealed that he does not regret encouraging islanders to embrace oil Palm Growing. “Initially…
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has asked relevant government institutions to pay attention to the support offered by village health groups in improving access to health and other essential services. Speaking during a meeting with village health team members and local council representatives from the five sub-counties of Bukedea District on Thursday, Ms Among said…
Organizers of of 3rd South Summit say that preparations are moving on smoothly at Speke Resort Munyonyo, a luxurious and world class hotel that was selected to host the summit scheduled for 2024 from 21st – 23rd January. The theme of the summit is: “Leaving No One Behind.” On Thursday 18th of May, 2023, Amb.…
Mission Aviation Fellowship is on the spotlight for defying president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive of handing over Kajjansi Airfield to Government of Uganda. On top of defying the presidential directive, MAF management has continued mistreating other users of this air field to an extent of over charging them. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW? In February…
By Peter Okwalinga Kampala: The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and the Parliament of Uganda came together for a friendly football match today, at the Philip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo, the home of KCC football club. The match served as an opportunity for both organizations to build relationships while showcasing NIRA’s registration services. As…
By Sempala Zahid Kampala: It is a public secret that many Ugandans have suffered at the hands of financials situations being untouchable even when they have committed several acts of gross fraud namely but not limited to unauthorized or forceful debiting of customers’ accounts. Several people have gone ahead to even open up criminal charges…
The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda has told Resident District/ City Commissioners (RDCs/RCCs) to work towards ensuring proper implementation of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Manifesto 2021-2026 and monitoring of service delivery in their respective areas of jurisdiction. “You do not need to wait for the President or ministers to tour your…
Having been an active and appealing figure in Oyam district politics since 2009, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party picked Samuel Engola Junior to replace his father, Rt. Col. Charles Okello Engola Macodwogo, as the Member of Parliament for Oyam North. The charisma of Engola Junior, who served as a councilor representing the town…
