Uganda AIDS Commission Seeks Shs 300 Billion to Bridge HIV Funding Gap
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) and AHF Uganda Cares have called for an allocation of Shs300 billion to support critical drugs and laboratory supplies, following the withdrawal of funding from USAID due to recent executive orders issued by the U.S. President. Officials from the two organizations made this appeal while
Bad valuers to pay fine of Shs 100M in new land acquisition law
Land acquisition processes are expected to become efficient once the Valuation Bill, 2024 is passed into law. It is further projected that the proposed law will lead to improved efficiency of the real estate and financial markets. The Bill was tabled for its first reading by the Minister of Lands,
Former UPC, DP stalwarts explain how Museveni Exploited Obote’s Mistakes to Rule for 39 Years?
On July 27, 2024, Uganda marked exactly 39 years since Apollo Milton Obote was overthrown for the second time as the country’s president. Born in 1925 in Akokoro village, present-day Apac district, Obote was the son of the late Stanley Opeto, a village chief, and Puliska Opeto. He was the
Museveni to Grace 48th Commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum
President Yoweri Museveni is set to attend the 48th commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum in Wii-Gweng, Mucwini, Kitgum District, as reported by Daily Star. The announcement was made by the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, Rev. Canon William Ongeng. Canon Ongeng shared that this year’s commemoration has drawn
2024 UCE Results: Why more than 350,000 Candidates Exceled in the Inaugural Competency-Based Curriculum
The just-released 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results indicate that more than 350,146 candidates qualified for the UCE certificate. According to Dan Odongo, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), a total of 359,417 candidates were registered as the first cohort under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
NUP Endorses Lawyer Nalukoola as Flag Bearer for Kawempe North By-Election
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has endorsed city lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as its flag bearer for the Kawempe North by-election. The party said in a statement. “Our Election Management Committee (EMC) has today announced Elias Nalukoola as our official flag bearer for Kawempe North by-election. We congratulate him upon
Parliament Vets Atingi-Ego as Governor of Bank of Uganda
Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego has been vetted as the Governor of the Bank of Uganda after serving in an acting capacity for three years. He officially replaces the late Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, who passed away in 2022 at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi. He was vetted by the appointments committee of
Minister Muyingo urges parents to shield children from negative holiday influences.
Minister of State for Higher Education, Dr. Chrysestom Muyingo, has called on parents to take their responsibilities seriously to curb the growing challenge of school dropouts and moral decay among children. He made these remarks during Christmas celebrations at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga, presided over by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere.
Kazimba cautions on DNA testing, urges hope and care among Christians
Christians have been urged to embrace hope in Christ and draw strength from the mystery of His birth. This was the central message from Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu during the first Christmas service held at the newly inaugurated All Saints Cathedral in Nakasero, Uganda. In his sermon, Archbishop Kazimba addressed
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
BBC | The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey. The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, appearing on the
