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What You Need To Know About The Hybrid Electricity Customer Connection Credit Framework
By Stellah Nakibuuka Kampala: On 13th December 2022, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, on behalf of the Uganda Government, launched the Hybrid Electricity Customer Connection Credit Framework to support Uganda’s quest of increasing access to modern, affordable and reliable electricity. Uganda’s quest to increase access to modern, affordable and…
Gunned Down: Police Speaks Out On City Lawyer Ronald Mukisa Shooting
Deputy Kampala metropolitan ‘KMP’ police spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire has revealed that KMP South and Kajjansi Police Division are actively investigating a tragic incident of murder by shooting that occurred on the night of 30th May 2023. The incident took place at Kitiko…
Big Move! NIRA, MUCHAP Collaborate To Scale Up Death Registration in Iganga, Mayuge Districts
Iganga: In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the low death registration rates in Uganda, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has partnered with the Makerere University Center for Health and Population Research (MUCHAP) to conduct a two-day training for district and community leaders in some parts of Busoga. The initiative and training, supported…
NDA Raises Red Flag over Sexual- Arousing Herbal Elo-Enjoy
The National Drug Authority has raised a red flag over a sexual arousing herbal drug, Elo-Enjoy. The drug is manufactured by by Eloi-pharm (U) Ltd, also the manufacturers of Elcof, Elodiastop, and Elocid Triple Action. NDA, a gov’t agency that promotes and protects public health through effective regulation of human, animal medicines & healthcare products…
Conflict Of Interest & Deliberate Move To Ignore,Disregard Of Illegalarities In Case Of Ham vs DTB-Adam Kyazze
There is suspected conflict of interest and deliberate move by court to ignore the glaring illegalities in the case of Ham contrary to several previous decisions of court. It should be noted that it is a well settled principle in Uganda legal jurisprudence that once an illegality is brought to the attention of court the…
Families Break, Dreams Get Shattered As Fake DNA Results Sell Like Hot Cake In Uganda
The issue of fake DNA results that are being peddled around Kampala and other parts of Uganda by money-hungry opportunists has of late raised so much concern amongst several Ugandans, because of their negative impact on the family as an important institution of society. For starters, DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in…
Great: StarTimes Steadily Shaping Local Content In Uganda
St. Mary’s Stadium- Kitende became the centre of attraction on Saturday May 27 after celebrations rocked the area as the 2022/23 StarTimes Uganda Premier League – UPL season came to a dramatic end.Defending Champions- Vipers SC beat rivals-KCCA FC and SC Villa to the title after the three teams went into their respective fixtures with…
Ham Vs DTB Case: Supreme Court Sets Dates For Pre-hearing, Summons 17 Law Firms!
The Supreme court has summoned lawyers from 17 law firms for a pre-hearing conference scheduled to commence this week on Thursday. The conference, presided over by Lady Justice Elizabeth Musoke, aims to address legal matters and establish the framework for arguments and submission timelines in civil applications. The summons signed by Supreme court registrar Harriet…
Tirupati Family Mourns Passing Of Their Mother
The mother of Harshad Barot, the proprietor of Tirupati Development (U) Limited, a real estate and construction company has passed away. Miraj Barot, the Managing Director of Tirupati Development (U) Limited, announced the passing of his grandmother, Mrs Leelaben Maganbhai Barot. The matriarch was 94 years old. “Mother of Shri Harshadbhai Maganllal Barot has left…
UPC Urges Govt To Clear Water, Power Bills For Health Facilities,Mourns Fallen Kato Lubwama
Uganda People’s Congress ‘UPC’ has asked the government of Uganda through the ministry of health to urgently liaise with NWSC and UMEME so that water and electricity can be reconnected to health centers which have been cut due to due to delayed payment of bills. While addressing, the press on 7th June 2023,at Uganda House,UPC…