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Uganda’s Covid-19 Cases Rise To 121 As 5 Truck Drivers Test Positive
Uganda has registered Five new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of positive cases to 121 in the East African Country. The five cases were identified from the 1498 samples collected from the truck drivers on May 10, 2020. 3 of the new cases are Kenyans and 2 Ugandans who arrived from Elegu and Malaba…
Uganda’s ‘Locust Commander’ Says It’s A Success Battle Against A New Enemy
Sitting at a plastic table in the garden of Timisha hotel in Soroti, eastern Uganda, Major General Samuel Kavuma takes a drag of his cigarette and looks down at his phone, which has barely stopped ringing for the past hour. A military figure for nearly 40 years, Kavuma fought the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgent group.…
Uganda’s UGX60 Billion Anti-tick Vaccine Production Facility Nears Completion
The construction of a sh60-billion anti-tick vaccine production facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation – NARO. In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine dubbed TicVac-U which was developed by Makerere University scientists led by renowned Dr.…
Uganda’s Rosebud Ltd Acquires International Trade Certificate, Vows To Export More Flowers As Demand Grows
Uganda’s leading flower exporter Rosebud Ltd has vowed to increase production to meet the growing demand from across the world. The Managing Director Mr Rajiv Ruparelia announced on Friday, August 6 that the company has already secured an international Fair-trade certification, a move to boost its flowers production open to all major flower markets across…
Uganda’s Oldest Political Party Launches Egumire Newspaper, Vows To Strengthen Democratic Party’s Influence
Uganda’s oldest Political Party, The Democratic Party (PD) has launched an English newspaper named Egumire. Weve learnt that Egumire newspaper was launched by the Party’s president Nobert Mao earlier this week in what he called a “strategic step” to strengthen Democratic Party’s influence in Uganda and over the seas. According to DP, their newspaper shall…
Uganda’s Leading Private Victoria University Unveils New Courses In Legal Practice
In these times of the COVID-19 pandemic and endless lockdowns, it is important to join a university that guarantees technologically-enabled learning thus avoiding a dead year that would delay your graduation. In a bid to sort an outcry, Uganda’s leading private Victoria University has announced new courses in legal practice. According to the University website and…
Uganda’s First Lady Hails Tycoon Kiggundu Over World-class Nakivubo Stadium
Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni, Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, commended businessman Hamis Kiggundu for upgrading Nakivubo Stadium to align with contemporary requirements. Mrs Museveni who on Tuesday, February 20, paid a courtesy visit at the stadium premises in Nakivubo, was left impressed by the world-class facilities at the stadium which is…
Uganda’s Ex Chief Justice Bart Katureebe Appointed To The Chinese Supreme Court
Retired Ugandan Chief Justice Bart Katureebe has been appointed to the International Commercial Court Expert Committee of the Supreme People’s Court of China. “Taking account of your recognized expertise and extensive experience in legal fields, I’m therefore writing on behalf of CICC to invite you as a candidate member of the committee” reads Katureebe’s letter…
Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo Headlines All Africa Festival’s ‘Spectacular Return to Abu Dhabi
The highly acclaimed All Africa Festival (AAF), known as the UAE’s largest celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, is gearing up for its eagerly awaited 3rd edition. Set to debut in the nation’s capital, Abu Dhabi, the festival will unfold from 02 – 04 February 2024, featuring an impressive lineup of A-list artists, including…
Uganda’s Covid-19 Cases Soar To 593 As 31 Including Fresh Frontline Health Workers Test Positive
The Ministry of health has confirmed 31 new COVID-19 cases out of samples tested on 05 June 2020. According to the Ministry all new confirmed cases are Ugandans who were among alerts and contacts who tested positive previously and all of them were under quarantine at the time of test. “All new confirmed cases are…