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MoH Receives Over 50 Motorbikes To Boost TB Surveillance
The Minister of State Hon. Robinah Nabbanja flanked by Permanent Secretary Diana Atwine have handed over 50 brand new Yamaha motor cycles. They will assist TB focal person/ surveillance officers to monitor and supervise National TB and Leprosy programmes. The Motorcycles were procured by Ministry of Health with support from the Global Fund, according to…
Tough Times: Buhweju MP Francis Mwijukye Poisoned
The Buhweju County Member of Parliament Francis Mwijukye has been poisoned, this website has learnt. Hon Mwijukye is currently battling ailments related to food poisoning at undisclosed health facility. The FDC strongman disclosed the development in one of the WhatsApp groups where he also revealed that he was poisoned through food. “Friends we are in…
NCHE Clears Victoria University To Re-open For Finalists Undertaking Health Related Programmes
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has cleared Victoria University to re-open for finalists undertaking Health related programmes. According to NCHE executive director Prof. Mary Okwakol, Model Victoria University has been cleared after inspections to determine the level of readiness. “Following the recent inspection of your institution from the team of National Council For…
Big Story: ISO Bursts Counterfeit Dollars for Funding Chaos in 2021 Elections
The Internal Security Organization (ISO) has burst a criminal gang which has been dealing in printing and has been planning to inject billions of counterfeit United States dollar notes into the economy with an aim of funding criminal activities in the country. According to the spy chief Col Kaka Frank Bagyenda, the aim is to…
Shower Them Love This Independence Weekend At Commonwealth Speke Resort Munyonyo
Iconic Speke Resort Munyonyo is at it again, this time giving their clients a chance to celebrate independence day and weekend at the resort. According to the management, Speke Resort Munyonyo has prepared a grand day out this independent entertainment weekend lined up with special discounts on accommodation, drinks and chef’s special weekend menus. “Celebrate…
EU Envoys Meet Kadaga Over 2021 Polls Violence
Foreign envoys accredited to Uganda have expressed concern about the violence exhibited during party primaries, limited participation of women and the perception that Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures are being fronted to restrict human rights in the current electoral period. The envoys from the European Union Delegation, Austria, US, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Belgium and Germany who…
IGP Ochola Applauds Cops After Uganda Police Voted ‘Kindest’ In The World
Following the most recent ranking of the Uganda Police Force as the “kindest police” in the World, by the world Internal Security and Police Index (WISP), the Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola has come out to thank all officers who conducted themselves professionally, and with great restraint in the course of their duties.…
Breaking: Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago, Deputy Test Positive For Coronavirus
Kampala Capital City Authority Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago and his Deputy Nyanjura Doreen have tested positive for covid-19 according to reports. According to details coming in, the Lord Mayor and his deputy were today evening driven off to a yet to be known hospital for medical attention after results came up confirming how they have…
UG Votes: NRM Raises 5M Signatures To Support President M7’s Nomination
In conformity to the Presidential Elections Act 2005, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has this Friday submitted lists of signatures of registered voters to the Independent Electoral Commisdion supporting the nomination of H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the Party Presidential Flag bearer 2020/2021. The Secretary General Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba was represented at…
IGP Ochola Orders CID To Grill MP Nsubuga Over Death Threats
The Inspector General of Police Martin Ochola has ordered Director to CID AIGP Grace Akullo to open up an investigation on member of parliament for Kasanda south MP Simeo Nsubuga who was recorded threatening a one Sonko. While addressing the press at Media center, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that police opened a general inquiry…