A high number of caesarean deliveries were recorded at Arua Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda, with at least 240 out of 560 deliveries in April being performed by C-section. The hospital director said that most of the cases were due to complications arising from referrals, but some expectant mothers were also demanding C-sections as opposed […]
As part of efforts to boost tourism, government of Uganda intends to refurbish four airstrips across the nation. By using the airstrips, travelers won’t have to go through Entebbe International Airport to reach their vacation destinations. This directive was given by President Museveni to the Minister of Works and Transport and his tourism counterpart during […]
Uganda’s traditional education system faces imminent revolutionalisation as Victoria University takes a precedent, with the launch of the Career Readiness and Employability Program (CR&EP). The high-precision study program which is effectively tailored towards innovativeness and current job market demands was launched 3rd May 2023 in the University main auditorium, Kampala campus. Among other merits, the […]
The First Lady and education minister, Janet Museveni, while attending Pastor Nicholas and Elizabeth Wafula’s 50-year marriage golden jubilee anniversary, urged Ugandans to stand up for family because it is basic for the stability of any society. “Safeguarding the family is crucial for maintaining societal stability. As such, we must nurture our children to respect […]
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa says that policy makers and politicians are one of the biggest drivers who will fight to eliminate malaria in Uganda at Parliament. Mr. Tayebwa who is also the patron of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria made these remarks at a National Dialogue on malaria at […]
Central Executive Committee of the MK Movement, including Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, met with President Yoweri Museveni. Other leaders of the movement who were present at the meeting included Balaam Barugahara, Michael Mawanda, Michael Nuwagira, Michael Katungi, Andrew Mwenda, Daudi Kabanda and Lillian Aber. The Chairman of the MK Movement […]
Speaker of Parliament of Uganda Rt. Hon. Anita Among has encouraged Government to deploy intern doctors to improve health services in the country. Speaker Anita Among has encouraged the government to send out intern doctors to enhance the nation’s healthcare system. Concerned about the shortage of healthcare professionals at medical facilities, Among attributed it to […]
President Yoweri Museveni has described the late Colonel (rtd) Charles Engola as a “lion” whom he first saw in Lubiri barracks (before it was returned to the Kabaka) manning a 14.5mm anti-air-craft gun in 1986. The state minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Col (rtd) Engola was gunned down by his UPDF guard Pte […]
Non-payment of water bills by some customer segments is affecting the ability of National to effectively deliver services and meet its obligations. NWSC Management has taken a painful decision to implement a strict disconnection strategy for all outstanding arrears of more than one month, with immediate effect says Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, the Corporation’s Managing […]
Col. (rtd) Charles Okello Engola, the State’s minister of labor, employment, and industrial relations, was shot and killed. In the early hours of Tuesday 2nd May 2023 in the Kampala neighborhood of Kyanja, Col. (rtd) Engola was shot by his security guard a one Pte.Wilson Sabiti. Luke Owoyesigire, a spokesman for the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy […]
