TECNO’s latest CAMON 16 Premier Beats Competitors to lead the Industry
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The Republic of Korea contributes rice and cash to assist refugees and Ugandans threatened by locusts
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed 5,000 metric tons of rice and US$300,000 in cash from the Republic of Korea to provide much-needed relief assistance to 781,000 people including refugees and Ugandans threatened by locusts.
‘COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens Human Capital Gains of the Past Decade’-World Bank
A new report released by the World Bank reveals that the Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the poorest countries.
Deputy Chief Justice Hon. Mpagi Bahegeine Wins Benedicto Kiwanuka Award
Lady Justice Hon. Alice Mpagi Bahegeine, who is a Deputy Chief Justice Emeritus, has been awarded the Benedicto Kiwanuka Award. Hon. Justice Bahegeine received the award during the 3rd Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial, which was held by the Judiciary at the…
Teachers protest schools’ re-opening directive
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has criticized the government’s schools’ re-opening programme saying it has serious loopholes. UNATU Secretary-General Filbert Baguma says that the manner in which government has handled the situation is likely to disturb the education structure…
UTB Unveils Programme for World Tourism Day 2020
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has unleashed the programme for this year’s World Tourism Day, which is commemorated September 27th every year.
Police Speak Out On Destructive Makerere Fire
The Uganda Police has spoken out about the destructive fire that gutted Makerere University Main Building (Ivory Tower) on Sunday morning.
Oil Uganda Holds Social Accountability Dialogue with Youth in the Albertine Graben
Oil Uganda, a subsidiary of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), on Thursday, September 17, 2020, held a Social Accountability dialogue at Trisek Hotel in Hoima, with youth, aimed at discussing the impact of oil exploration and extraction on the entire Hoima Sub-region (referred to as the Albertine Graben) to the local communities, wildlife and ecosystem.
Ministry of Health Rolls Out 100 Abbot Point of Care Machines to Bolster Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The Ministry of Health on Thursday September 17, 2020 rolled out 100 Abbot Point of Care Machines for Early Infant Diagnosis and Viral Load testing.
Nestlé appoints Joëlle Abega-Oyouomi as first female factory Manager in Central and West Africa
When Joëlle joined Nestlé as a Research Associate nearly 20 years ago, she had high ambitions for her career - but managing one of the world’s largest bouillon producing factories in Africa was not quite on her radar at that time.
Museveni Roots for More Iranian Investors in Uganda
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the government of Iran to encourage investors there to invest more in Uganda, saying the current peace and economic security makes the country ideal for investment.
Health Minister Dr Aceng Launches Use of Convalescent plasma for COVID-19 Treatment
The Minister for Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng on Tuesday launched the randomized clinical trial for use of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda.
Pensioners demand pension scheme be digitized
Government workers and pensioners have called for the digitization of the pension scheme to ease access to their funds.
Uganda Produced Highest Levels of Coffee Despite COVID-19 Challenges
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has revealed that Uganda this year produced the highest quantity of coffee in the past 20 years, despite the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
President Museveni Approves New Uganda Tourism Board of directors, Appoints Daudi Migereko Chairman
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday approved the new Uganda Tourism Board of Directors and appointed former minister Daudi Migereko to head the new Board.