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    Author: Emmanuel Oluka

    Born in Prestatyn, Wales, on May 31, 1938, to a railway signalman and a domestic helper, Prescott left school at the age of 15 to work as a trainee chef and then as a steward on the Cunard Line before entering politics.
    The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has called on the state to drop charges against the veteran opposition leader, Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, and his accomplice, Hajj Obed Lutale, who...

    MEMD Pledges Increased Power Generation Capacity to 5200MW

    The ministry officials, however, stressed that they faced a few challenges as they implemented the NRM manifesto, including lengthy agreements on land acquisition, increased vandalism, activities of artisanal miners, and inadequate funding.

    IEC not Competent Enough for Upcoming Elections—FDC

    The Kisoro by-elections were mostly calm, with allegedly a few cases of malpractices reported. The independent candidate, Grace Ngabirano Akifeza, who was defeated in the NRM primaries, won the elections, with the National Resistance Movement candidate coming second.

    84% of the NRM Manifesto Done or in Working progress—Bashasha

    The NRM manifesto week kicks off on November 18–23, 2024, at the Office of the Prime Minister, with different government ministries expected to present their implemented projects and those in working progress.

    Senior Educationists Task Gov’t to Fasten Implementation of PWD Policies

    The 1st East African Disability Inclusive Higher Education Conference is the first of its kind that focused at advocating for higher studies of PWDs in East Africa. The conference was also meant to formulate recommendations and policies to better the lives of PWDs with the involvement of all stakeholders.

    Gov’t Pledges to Promote PWD Inclusivity in Education

    The two-day conference themed University of All and For All will took place on November 13-14, 2024, at Kyambogo University in a bid to share information on how PWDs can be enrolled in higher education.

    Kyambogo University Seeks Annual UGX 3Bn to Support Inclusive Education for PWDs

    The 1st East African Conference on Disability Inclusive Higher Education is slated for November 13-14, 2024, at Kyambogo University, with the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, expected as the chief guest.

    Journalists Asked to Uphold Truth, Integrity amidst Tight Deadlines

    The two-day conference taking place from November 7-8, 2024, themed Rebuilding Trust in Media in Times of AI, is meant to dialogue about public accountability, elections, AI, citizens' voices, and women in media.

    Uganda Set to Benefit From $792 Million Climate Change Fund

    The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), themed In Solidarity for a Green World, will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, 2024.

    OPM Warns Public on Heavy Rains to Hit Uganda

    Ahimbisibwe called upon all stakeholders, such as ministries and local governments of affected areas, to stock health facilities and keep their communities up to date on evacuation plans.

    Experts Call for Equal Opportunities for Women in Employment Sector

    Experts called upon employers to respect women’s rights in workplaces and also offer equal opportunities for them, with the reason that a nation only grows with responsible mothers and women.

    UHRC Challenges Businesses to Uphold Human Rights

    Uganda and Belgium are part of the 34 countries that have that National Action Plan (NAP) program for business human rights.

    Minister Kasaija Calls for Private Investor’s Integration with Gov’t-Supported Welfare Programs

    The Uganda-PIM system was initiated in 2016 with the main aim of producing approved projects that can be held for funding in integrated banks of projects such as World Bank projects.

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