Amidst cheers and accolades, King Ceasor University basks in the glow of success as the Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs. Janet Museveni, showers praise on the institution’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence, especially in the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). At the university’s recent graduation ceremony, […]
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In a significant development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has halted funding to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) due to lapses in environmental and social safeguards. The decision, communicated in a letter dated December 2023, underscores the urgency for KCCA to address compliance issues promptly. The letter, addressed to […]
In a turn of events that captured the attention of Soroti City residents, what initially appeared to be a bank robbery unfolded into a scene of intrigue and uncertainty at Equity Bank today. The tranquility of the town was shattered as a massive security operation, involving both UPDF and police […]
In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Soroti has issued a critical additional order in the longstanding dispute over a 150-acre parcel of land in Serere involving human rights activist Moses Omiat and Serere District Local Government. The fresh order mandates the eviction of Serere District Local Government from […]
In a devastating turn of events, Bujawe Forest Reserve in Hoima District has fallen victim to relentless clearing, sacrificing 310 acres of vital woodland to tobacco, maize, beans, and charcoal burning activities. Security forces lament being forced into a powerless position, witnessing the wanton destruction of the forest, once a […]
Amidst rising malaria cases, Africa braces for a monumental leap forward in the battle against the parasitic scourge, with the rollout of two groundbreaking vaccines poised to reshape the continent’s health landscape. The RTS,S Malaria Vaccine: A Game-Changer in the Making Heralded as a scientific triumph, the RTS,S vaccine marks […]
In a captivating study from Uganda’s forests, researchers unveil a startling discovery: animals indulging in bat guano, laden with a cocktail of viruses, following the depletion of their natural food sources due to tobacco farming. The study, conducted jointly by the University of Stirling and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reveals […]
Makerere University’s annual MakRun is set to return on August 18th, 2024, under the theme “Run for Students with Disabilities,” with a noble mission to raise funds for the construction of a cutting-edge Students’ Centre and Disability Support Unit. State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, applauded the […]
In a bid to address growing concerns over the mishandling of firearms by private security companies, the police are set to take decisive action this week by releasing a list of seven firms whose licences will be revoked. Over the years, the police have observed a disturbing trend of private […]
Traders protesting the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) system by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have agreed to reopen their businesses following a Friday night meeting with President Museveni. In a statement from State House, the decision came after President Museveni directed URA to suspend all penalties temporarily […]
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has initiated a significant formalization strategy by launching a mass business registration initiative for the Western Uganda Business Community. The event, held at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara City, drew over 200 members of the business community, local leaders, trade association members, and diverse entrepreneurs. […]
President Museveni has initiated the National Patriotism Environmental Protection campaign, aiming to foster environmental conservation and patriotism across Uganda. The campaign kickoff occurred at Kitebi Secondary School in Rubaga Division, Kampala, where President Museveni expressed his satisfaction with the campaign’s mission to preserve the environment. During the launch, President Museveni […]