The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has recruited a manpower set to move around different villages in Kampala, teaching the best ways in which garbage should be sorted before collection.
The President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, has dismissed Maj. Gen. Martin Nzaramba, Col. Dr. Etienne Uwimana, and 19 other senior and junior officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF).
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has rejected attempts by Theodore Ssekikubo, the MP for Lwemiyaga County, to introduce a censure motion against four commissioners of Parliament.
Africa has a large market for quality goods and services, and if African governments focus on producing high-quality products, they will be able to trade and become prosperous.
The initiative is expected to significantly improve the quality of grains available on the market, benefiting not only schools but also the general public. By prioritizing the procurement of certified products, Uganda aims to align with regional and global market standards, enhancing food safety and public health.
Teenage pregnancy in Uganda remains a significant public health issue, with approximately 25% of girls aged 15-19 having either given birth or are currently pregnant, and an average of 1,000 teenage pregnancies reported each day, which poses a persistent challenge in addressing the issue.
Dr. Flavia Matovu, the director of research at Makerere University, has emphasized the need for immediate action to make Lenacapavir available to those in need, citing the alarming rate of HIV infections among young women.
The marathon, dubbed the ”Boda Boda Riders General Road Users Marathon,” will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2024, and the funds raised will be directed towards procuring ambulances and ensuring timely medical assistance for accident victims.
Kwoyelo was convicted of serious charges, including murder, rape, torture, and abduction, while three counts of murder were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Political leaders in Kampala, led by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, have warned of another catastrophe at the Kitezi landfill if no funds are released to carry out remedial measures.
As part of the ongoing investigation, police in Kampala have arrested Adu Deborah, suspected of setting fire to the house of UPDF officer Martin Ikwaru, which resulted in the death of his one-year-old son.
The Uganda Police Force has asked Parliament to set a time limit within which bars should operate and impose higher taxes on bars so as to control their establishments in the country.
Last-minute cancellation has left many traders feeling ignored, frustrated, and disrespected, as they had hoped to discuss their pressing issues that have been weighing heavily on their businesses.
A National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) staff member has lost his life while another was critically injured in an incident that happened at Katwe Market in Makindye division, Kampala district.