Gov’t constructs more school blocks in Yumbe district
As most schools especially in rural communities around the country grapple with heightened dropout rates, Yumbe district is a success story. The government has since...
Author : Giles Kirimwira
Parliament divided over sexual offences bill
The debate on the sexual offences bill which was passed by Parliament yesterday on Monday continues to rage on within the corridors of the August...
Parliament passes Protection and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice bill 2020
Parliament has passed the long awaited protection and Prohibition of Human Sacrifice bill 2020, instituting a death penalty to the perpetrators. The bill once assented...
Covid cases increase as guidelines remain relaxed – Charles Olaro
The Ministry of health case management team has raised concern over the increasing number of COVID 19 cases among children and young adults at a...
Museveni swearing-in confirmed for 12th May
All is set for the swearing-in of NRM’s Yoweri Museveni come 12th May 2021 at Kololo. Museveni will be swearing in to take on the...
Refugees running businesses ask gov’t for tax holiday
The International Rescue Committee wants the Government of Uganda to consider offering tax holidays and waivers on businesses owned by refugees to allow them to...
Over Shs. 9 billion released to fill Kampala’s potholes
The government of Uganda has released Shs. 9 billion to address the issue of potholes on major roads in the country’s capital, Kampala. While speaking...
Manchester United hoping semi-final run will end
Manchester United enter Europa League semi-final against Roma as favorites but Paul Pogba’s teammates keep in mind they were eliminated at this stage of the...
Maternal deaths increased by 30% in lockdown – Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a 30 per cent increment in the maternal deaths around the country during the state of Lockdown, State Minister...
Kenneth Kaijuka – Cost of construction compounding housing deficit
Housing experts are asking the government to regulate and allocate sizable funding to the housing sector if the housing deficit is to reduce. Uganda currently...
