The Ugandan-born journalist Male Deogratius, famously known as Omusawo Tintah, has been awarded the prestigious Media Support Award of Excellence by African Descent Ontario. The ceremony, held on November 30, 2024, in Ontario, Canada, recognized his remarkable dedication to advocating for human rights and empowering marginalized communities through his media platforms. Deogratius fled Uganda in…
In a powerful open letter, Isaac K. Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), has called on the Chief Justice, Hon. Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, to take immediate action to address what he describes as a “judicial crisis” in Uganda. The letter, sent this week, highlights growing concerns over the delays in the Supreme Court’s…
Community leaders and youth in Namayingo District have called on Ambassador Barbara Nekesa Oundo, the National Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), to present their grievances to President Yoweri Museveni. The residents raised concerns about the ongoing restrictions on access to gold mining sites, which have become their primary source of income following restrictions…
By: Dr. Faezeh Azimzadeh Ardabili The Ahl al-Bayt (AS), including Hazrat Zahra, are enlightened personalities and among the first creations of God. As Imam Reza (AS) stated, “The first thing that God Almighty created was our souls.” This soul is the one God Almighty refers to in the Holy Qur’an: “And I breathed into him…
In a powerful demonstration of unity and generosity, renowned philanthropist and aspiring Member of Parliament for Buwekula South, Dedan Mubangizi, successfully led a fundraising drive to complete the construction of the only church-school in Kayebe, Mubende District. Held on November 9, the event brought together Mubangizi’s close associates, government officials, and church leaders, resulting in…
Kazo District has seen significant development efforts over the past two weeks, spearheaded by Hon. Jennifer Muheesi and her team. In a major initiative, coffee seedlings were distributed across the district, marking a key milestone in the ongoing drive to boost agricultural productivity. Despite challenges posed by local politics, the development agenda was kept separate…
The Ministers of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Tom Butime and Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka in company of musician Bebe Cool on Friday, September 27, commissioned the new Kikorongo Equator line point and monument in Kasese. This was part of the World Tourism Day celebrations. The new equator monument is an exciting development for both…
Fort Portal RCC: “Prioritise Preventive Measures to reduce the Cost of Health Service Provision.” While addressing participants during the regional Joint Health sector Review Mission at Nyaika Hotel ,the DRCC Fort Portal City Mr Businge Emmanuel called upon health practitioners to emphasize preventive measures that are less costly than the curative in addressing the Health…
From September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit is being celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme ‘Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration’, this event commemorates, global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade, with an eye towards…
Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has advised the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro to consider requesting for a supplementary budget to resettle and compensate the Karuma Hydro power project affected persons (PAPs). The proposed budget for resettlement of 119 people displaced by the power project is Shs28 billion out of…
