Empowering Agriculture: Parliament’s Commitment to Extension Worker Recruitment
Parliament’s recent decision to allocate sh10 billion towards the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the forthcoming fiscal year, starting July 1, reflects a significant commitment to empowering Uganda’s agricultural sector. This strategic investment underscores the government’s…
Uganda’s Legal Sphere: Building Resilience in the Face of Modern Threats
In a rapidly changing global landscape, Uganda’s legal community finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with an array of modern challenges that transcend traditional boundaries. President Museveni’s recent address at the New Law Year opening in Kampala served as…
Horrific Tragedy Strikes Bulalaka Village: Community in Mourning After Double Murder
Bulalaka village, nestled within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating double homicide that has left the community in mourning. The bodies of Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife,…
NUP Lawmaker Analyzes MK Movement’s Evolution
Aisha Kabanda, the Member of Parliament representing Butambala district under the National Unity Platform, offered insights into the transformation of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement (MK Movement) into the Patriotic League of Uganda. Speaking in a televised interview, Kabanda dissected the…
UCFFA Urges Ministry Intervention for Floating Wetland in Lake Victoria
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has issued an urgent appeal to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) regarding a significant wetland mass floating within Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr. Dick Lufafa, on…
Admission Shortage for 2023 PLE Graduates Revealed
New data from the Ministry of Education highlights a shortage 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 been admitted to any secondary school….
FDC Mulls Over Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as Dokolo MP Contender
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, headquartered in Najjanankumbi, is contemplating nominating Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their candidate for the upcoming by-elections for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat. This vacancy emerged following the passing of Cecilia Barbara…
The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama’s Grammy-Winning Audiobook Journey
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, clinched the prestigious Grammy Award for her exceptional contribution to the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category. This accomplishment marks her second Grammy win, recognizing her audiobook titled…
Kasaija’s Stance on Ongoing Financial Demands: A Commitment to Stability
The Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, underscored that the government cannot continually resort to borrowing to fulfill incessant financial demands, many of which can be postponed, delayed, or eliminated. Speaking at a pre-budget dialogue organized by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy…
Security Forces Crack Down on Vandalism: 20 Suspects Apprehended for Road Furniture Damage
In a decisive move, both police and army units joined forces to apprehend 20 suspected vandals accused of causing extensive damage to road furniture along the Northern Bypass. The operation was meticulously executed, involving the deployment of covert personnel initially…