The UPDF marine forces have recovered four bodies from Lake Victoria while two are still missing after the boat they were travelling in capsized and six people drowned. This tragic accident happened on March 12, 2024, at around 4:00 am as the 16 traders were travelling from Zinga Island in the Bussi sub-county and were…
In a bid to combat the rampant spread of counterfeit goods and bolster the economy, Parliament has embarked on a significant journey with the initiation of public consultations on the Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill, of 2023. Spearheaded by Hon. Asuman Basalirwa (JEEMA, Bugiri Municipality) and supported by Hon. Jonathan Ebwalu (Indep., Soroti West Division), this legislative…
Five suspects linked to the alleged murder of Eng. Daniel Bbosa, on the 25.02.2024 at Kikandwa village, Lungujja-Rubaga Division, in the Kampala District have been remanded to Luzira Prison by Mengo court. The suspects who with malice aforethought, unlawfully caused the death of the victim, include; Lujja Noah, a 21 year old, Mason of Kabanga…
The premier of the state council while delivering the Government’s work report at the opening of the National People’s Congress (NCP)in the Great Hall of the People of China in Beijing Capital City today 5th March 2024. In delivering the Government’s work report at the opening of the National People’s Congress, the top legislative body…
By Pastor Patience Museveni Rwabwogo I’m deeply honoured to be with you today as you celebrate the 13th Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Service commemorating 43 years of God’s blessing and favour over the UPDF and our nation, Uganda. When I first received a call from Madame Edith Nsaba Buturo, I told her that I had never…
The Minister of State for Energy Hon. Okaasai Opolot has said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will assist Uganda’s nuclear energy strategy by reviewing the country’s communication strategy, conducting workshops on nuclear power plant contracting, financing, site selection, and providing training on funding requirements. He made these remarks on Friday, March 1, 2024,…
Parliament has directed the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, to table the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill by May 2024 which seeks to introduce amendments to several provisions in the Act. These amendments include Caller Ring Back Tones (CRBTs) charges by telecommunications companies. A CRBT is the audible indication heard…
The Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned Officers in the Force to desist from all forms of corruption that may tarnish the name of the UPDF. President Museveni was speaking at the 13th annual Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving that was held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala under the…
African Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (AIBIS), a Ugandan non-governmental organisation has asked the government to adopt the teaching of indigenous African herbal medicine in the school curriculum. While addressing the press in Kiboga town, Allan Kalangi, the Executive Director of AIBIS revealed that the Ugandan Government has of late been working on developing new…
Katakwi district farmers may soon see an end to their days of poverty as they receive a significant boost in the form of hybrid goats. These highly profitable goats, provided by Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo and Statehouse through the Poverty Alleviation Program (PAP), will help improve the farmers’ livestock. PAP is a government initiative…
