Author: Abasi Kalungi

Panic as Kampala Mpox Cases Hit 30

HealthNovember 21, 2024

As the number of Mpox cases continues to rise, health officials and community leaders in Makindye are working tirelessly to contain the spread and protect the health of residents.

MOH Rallies for Joint Responsibility to End Tobacco Abuse

HealthNovember 21, 2024

The sensitization meeting’s objectives included raising awareness, promoting healthy practices, engaging stakeholders, and fostering community support by building a supportive environment for those seeking to quit smoking.

Nabakooba Cautions Public against Forgery of Land Documents

EnvironmentNovember 12, 2024

The ministry has been issuing titles, but the exercise was recently halted to critically resolve the matter. Now officials at MZO are worried that public outcry is going to be so much.

Clerics, Faithful Hail Mityana’s Fr. Charles Lwanga on Silver Jubilee

ReligionNovember 10, 2024

The day was also to reflect on the journey of the celebrant since childhood. Fr. Lwanga was ordained priest in July 1999.

Nabakooba Vows to Address Mubende Forest Reserve Issue to President Museveni

EnvironmentNovember 10, 2024

In 2018, the government, represented by the then State Minister for Environment, Dr. Mary Goreti Kitutu, halted the eviction of locals from three Mubende forests by the NFA. The minister directed the forestry body to embark on the degazetting process of these forests. These are Kasolo Forest Reserve in Kigando Sub County (3,244 hectares), Lusiba Forest Reserve in Nabingoola sub-county (670), and Muyinayina Forest Reserve.

Court Remands 21 Defiant Lubigi Wetland Evictees to Luzira Prison

CrimeOctober 23, 2024

At the beginning of October 2024, several evictees returned and started setting up camp-like settlements and makeshift structures, insisting not to leave the wetland till they are compensated, despite several warnings from NEMA.

Minister Nyamutoro Visit to ‘Rubanda Iron ore Mining site Exposes Illegalities amidst Shooting Controversialities

BusinessJune 21, 2024

Controversial news of attempted shooting at the Minister of State for Mineral development Hon Phiona Nyamutoro dominated the media on 20th June 2024 yesterday...

President Museveni Urges Religious Leaders to Incorporate Wealth Creation into Gospel

ReligionJune 5, 2024

Subsistence farming should be eliminated because it is a recipe for poverty and backwardness.

Former UNSA Secretary Calls for Equal Resource Distribution among Team University Campuses as She Eyes Guild Presidency

PoliticsMay 6, 2024

The former Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) Secretary for Ntungamo district, Goldmea Keigoshora, has promised to advocate for equity resource distribution in several Team...