EU Announces €1.2 Million in Emergency Funding for Ebola Outbreak in Uganda
The European Union (EU) has announced €1.2 million in emergency humanitarian funding to support Uganda’s response to the ongoing Sudan Ebola virus outbreak. This funding will enable the World Health Organization (WHO) to address critical needs, including coordination, surveillance, infection prevention and control, case management, operational support, and logistics. The
Opposition Proposes Downsizing Uganda’s Parliament to Cut Costs and Improve Representation
The Shadow Minister of Public Service, Adeke Anna, has proposed downsizing Uganda’s Parliament by ensuring each district is represented by two MPs—one male and one female. She argues that Uganda’s MPs represent far fewer people compared to their counterparts in Nigeria and India, despite those countries having significantly larger populations.
NFA Law Enforcement Arrests 10 Suspects for Illegal Forest Activities in Mabira
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) enforcement team has arrested 10 suspects involved in illegal forest activities in the Bulengeza area, Namulaba, within the Mabira Central Forest Reserve (CFR). The arrest followed an operation that uncovered illegal logging, timber dealing, and charcoal production. According to James Mununa, the Coordinator of Enforcement
Helpware CEO backs Uganda’s new BPO Policy as a game-changer
Helpware, a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), has welcomed Uganda’s newly launched BPO policy, hailing it as a transformative step in positioning the country as a major outsourcing hub in Africa. Speaking at a media briefing in Kampala, Helpware CEO Robert Nash said the policy provides a structured
Gov’t Closes Karuma Bridge for Emergency Repairs
Motorists using the Kampala-Gulu highway face extended travel distances following the Ministry of Works and Transport’s announcement of the closure of Karuma Bridge for emergency repairs. The ministry cited the need to install expansion joints, stating: “Karuma and Ayago bridges along the Kampala-Gulu Highway will be closed to traffic to
Unilever Unveils Royco String Pack for Greater Convenience
Unilever, a global leader in fast-moving consumer goods, has introduced the Royco String Pack in response to growing consumer demand for convenience and accessibility. A beloved staple in Ugandan homes for generations, Royco is renowned for enhancing the flavor of local dishes. The transition to the Royco String Pack—locally known
Seeta High School Teacher Murdered Near His Wife’s Workplace
Panic has engulfed Seeta High School following the murder of one of its teachers, Oloya Ivan. Oloya was killed yesterday in Bajjo Cell, Nyenje Ward, Goma Division. According to Patrick Onyango, the spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, five suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Oloya
How UPDF Killed Over 240 Militants in DRC
Hundreds of heavily armed Lendu militants from CODECO—the Cooperative for Development of the Congo—launched a two-day assault on a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) battle group stationed in Fataki, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite their efforts, the militants failed to dislodge the UPDF. According to Chris Magezi, the
Murari Speaks on the Mysterious Death of His Daughter, Martha Ahumuza
Seth Murari, the National Sports and Games Coordinator in the office of the Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has spoken about the tragic and mysterious death of his daughter, Ahumuza Martha. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the loss of our
Salva Kiir Requested Deployment of UPDF Soldiers in South Sudan – Uganda’s Minister
South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit, requested the deployment of Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers in response to security threats in the newly formed country. The deployment followed clashes in the northern town of Nasir, where dozens of South Sudanese soldiers and a general were killed. The conflict involved
