Driving Agricultural Progress: Uganda’s Parliament Greenlights Extension Worker Recruitment Budget
Uganda’s agricultural sector is poised for advancement as Parliament approves a substantial budget allocation of sh10 billion for the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the forthcoming fiscal year, commencing July 1. This strategic move underscores the…
Uganda’s Legal Fraternity Unites Against Modern Threats: A Path to Progress
In a resounding display of unity and purpose, Uganda’s legal community convened at the New Law Year opening ceremony in Kampala, heeding President Museveni’s call to confront the ever-evolving landscape of sophisticated crimes. Against the backdrop of technological advancement and…
Community in Bulalaka Village Plunged into Fear After Brutal Slaying of Couple
The peaceful ambiance of Bulalaka village, situated within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, has been shattered by the chilling murder of Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife, Nasim Katooko, 27. Their lifeless bodies, bearing grievous…
NUP Lawmaker Deciphers Shift to Patriotic League
Aisha Kabanda, the Member of Parliament representing Butambala district for the National Unity Platform, shared insights into the transformation of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement (MK Movement) into the Patriotic League of Uganda. During a televised interview, Kabanda provided analysis on…
UCFFA Urges Ministry Action to Address Floating Wetland Threat in Lake Victoria
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has urgently appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) to take immediate action regarding a significant floating wetland mass within Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr. Dick…
Gap in Secondary School Admissions Revealed for 2023 PLE Graduates: Ministry Report
The Ministry of Education has released a report indicating a gap in secondary school admissions for candidates who passed the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Approximately 20 percent of the 648,662 successful candidates have not secured admission to any secondary…
FDC Contemplates Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as Dokolo MP Nominee
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, headquartered in Najjanankumbi, is deliberating the possibility of nominating Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their candidate for the forthcoming by-elections for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat. This vacancy arose following the passing…
Echoes of Achievement: Michelle Obama’s Grammy-Winning Storytelling
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, clinched a prestigious Grammy Award for her outstanding contribution to the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category. This triumph marks her second Grammy win, recognizing her audiobook titled…
Beyond Borrowing: Kasaija’s Vision for Sustainable Financial Practices
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has emphasized that the government cannot continually resort to borrowing to meet ongoing financial demands, many of which could be deferred, delayed, or discarded. Speaking at a pre-budget dialogue organized by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy…
Law Enforcement Triumph: 20 Suspected Vandals Apprehended for Road Furniture Damage
In a concerted effort, the police and army have achieved a significant milestone with the apprehension of 20 individuals suspected of vandalizing road furniture along the Northern Bypass. The operation unfolded strategically, commencing with the deployment of covert personnel and…