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Moses Banja Consecrated Sixth Bishop of Namirembe Diocese
Rt. Rev. Moses Banja has been consecrated and enthroned as the sixth bishop of Namirembe Diocese. Banja replaces Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, who reached the mandatory retirement age. The celebrations on Sunday kicked off with the rhythmic beats of ceremonial drumming, announcing the impending commencement of the service. A procession into the crowded St Paul’s…
Parliament Scrutinises Sh3.5 trillion Supplementary Budget
The Budget Committee of Parliament has started scrutinizing the sh3.5 trillion supplementary budget aimed at financing key infrastructure projects for the Financial Year – FY 2022/2023. According to the supplementary budget framework paper presented to the Committee by Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance, 318 billion is to finance the Electricity Access Scale-Up…
UK, US, Canada Top Destinations for African Doctors Seeking Better Opportunities
Africa’s healthcare systems are grappling with a severe shortage of African doctors due to the exodus of medical professionals leaving the continent in search of better career prospects and higher salaries in high-income countries of the Global North. According to a recent study, Africa has lost over 55,000 doctors from its health systems to Global North countries.…
Gen. Museveni Gives Update on Uganda’s Intensified Operation Against ADF Terrorists
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has updated Ugandans on the country’s intensified operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists. In a statement issued today, Gen. Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) revealed that one of the terrorists who had come from the Democratic Republic of Congo…
The Blu3 Reunion Show Announced
A show that will bring Lilian Mbabazi, Cindy Sanyu and Jackie Chandiru on the same stage again is set for Thursday, December 14. Mbabazi had hinted at the possibility of the former Blu*3 members working on the same project again in 2022. On Wednesday, December 6, Lilian Mbabazi took to social media to reveal that the…
UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit Sensitizes Fishermen Against Illegal Fishing Activities
The Fisheries Protection Unit has handed an assortment of impounded items to the fishing community of Wakiso at a function that was held at Gudda landing site in Entebbe. The items included boats, motorcycles and engines. Ms. Jackline Kankunda, the Entebbe Deputy Resident District Commissioner thanked the government for pardoning the fishermen and reminded them…
Why Is Kyokwijuka Sweating Plasma In Ndorwa East Constituency Ahead Of 2026 Elections
As we talk, the head of communications at MTAC-Uganda, Mr. Alexander Kyokwijuka and self proclaimed humble citizen from Kigalama, who is plotting to unseat Hon. Wilfred Niwagaba from Ndorwa East Mp seat could be facing a tough political strategy. According to our sources, earlier last year, Kyokwijuka commenced a few activities in Ndorwa East constituency…
Speaker Among Assures Common Wealth Member Countries Enough Security For CSPOC
Uganda is fully prepared, secure and ready to host the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has told Heads of Mission and representatives of Commonwealth member countries in the country. “I call upon you to embrace the meeting and seek your support in making…
Min Lokeris Reiterates Uganda’s Ban On Export Of Unprocessed Iron Ore
The Minister of State for Energy, Peter Lokeris, has reiterated that the presidential directive and ban on the export of unprocessed iron ore and other minerals is still effective. He cautioned all traders who risk to go on black market and export unprocessed minerals that the law would catch up with them. In February 2015,…
Uganda To Benefit Alot From Non-Aligned Movement Summit & Third South Summit
The upcoming 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and Third South Summit, scheduled to take place between January 15-20, 2024, will incur a cost of sh53 billion for Uganda. John Mulimba, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, highlighted the government’s readiness to host the summits during a media briefing on November 26, 2023. About 10,000 guests…