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UPC Calls On Govt To Fight Corruption Inorder To Achieve Vision 2030
The opposition Uganda People’s Congress is concerned about the rampant corruption in the country which it says is a big threat to Uganda’s Vision 20230. UPC’s remarks come after Uganda over the weekend (9th December), joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Anti-corruption Day. This year’s observance coincides with a new parliamentary…
Big Story: Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Meets Speaker Anita Among, Discuss Means Of Improving Uganda’s Education Sector
The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Dr Lawrence Muganga and the University senior management team have today met the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to discuss possible ways of improving Uganda’s education sector. Dr Muganga was accompanied by his Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Augustine Osamor Ifelebuegu, the University’s Head of Marketing Mr.Businge Conan Daniel and…
Preach To Ugandans NRM’s Success Plan Of Securing Their Future-M7 Urges Bukedi Leaders
President Yoweri Museveni, who is also the NRM Presidential flag bearer, has asked party leaders to explain to the public, the party’s success story. The President, who was addressing party leaders and flag bearers from Pallisa, Butebo and Kibuku districts in Bukedi sub-region at the Busitema University grounds, said that NRM has turned around Uganda’s…
Min.Tumwebaze Roots For Hass Ovacado To Replace Sugarcane Growing In Busoga
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon Frank Tumwebaze, has proposed the introduction of Hass avocado in Busoga to complement sugarcane growing. Hass avocado, a commercially popular and nutritious fruit is part of the 19 crops that the ministry is promoting under the Agricultural Value Chain Development Strategy. The other crops include…
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Consumers Choice Awards: UIA DG Awarded ‘Excellence In Investment Promotion’ Accolade
The Director General, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), Mr.Robert Mukiza has been recognized for his tremendous efforts to promote investments in Uganda. Mr.Mukiza will formally receive “Excellence in Investment Promotion Award” at this year’s Consumers Choice Awards Dinner scheduled today, September 6, 2024 at Golf Course hotel-Kampala. “It is with great pleasure that I extend our…
Have An African Passport? These African Countries Do Not Require a Visa For You To Visit
From the Atlas Mountains to the desert safaris, traveling and exploring Africa is a unique experience. Charming, friendly, original, and energetic, visiting other African nations and cultures is perfect for those seeking a unique experience and a different outlook of the world. However, the hassle to obtain a visa to your dream country often poses…
Co-operators Cry Foul As Kiruhura Is Sent To Quarantine Over Increased Foot & Mouth Disease
Kiruhura district authorities have put the district under total quarantine again over the increased spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). Kiruhura district has had foot and mouth Disease since December 2020. The disease started from Kiruhura town council but has now continued to spread to the whole district despite the effort put forward by…
Counsel Galisonga’s Analysis On Dr. Sudhir’s Sacked Sanyu FM Presenters
As a child, whenever my dad used to give me less pocket money or cancelled some items off shopping list, I viewed him as unreasonable. Sometimes he’d pull out a huge bundle of cash and just pull out a little, much less than I wanted and gave me. To me then, he was a stingy…
Taxi Operators Increase Transport Fares Over Rising Fuel Prices
Taxi and bus operators plying different routes countrywide have announced they will increase transport fares over rising fuel prices. Fuel prices remain high, three months after government assured Ugandans of stability. A litre of petrol now goes for between Shs5,000 and Shs5,500 while that of diesel is at Shs5000. Uganda Taxi Operators’ Federation (UTOF) officials…
Gov’t, Sudhir Convention Centre To Be Ready By January Next Year
The government of Uganda and real estate muloodi Sudhir Ruparelia are set to construct a joint venture Convention Centre at Commonwealth Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo at a cost of USh 147 billion. There is great urgency around the Convention Centre project, which must be completed and fully functional within 8-9 months in order to host…
