Author: Gordon Twesigye

KACITA Breaks Silence on Alleged State Money Received to Abandon Traders’ Struggle

BusinessSeptember 17, 2024

Kampala City traders have since pushed the quest to meet President Museveni to express their discontent; however, their efforts have remained futile after Museveni postponed the meeting to unknown dates. The traders want President Museveni to halt the Chinese dominance of the economy and use of EFRIS, among others.

KCCA Blame Games: Councillors Accuse CEC of Failure to Present Report on Waste Management

PoliticsSeptember 17, 2024

As the scuffle between the two parties intensifies, the issue of waste management remains unresolved, and the Kiteezi victims are still in limbo, as some are still living in the temporary settlement (tents) and not resettled in permanentsettlements.

Newly Enthroned Karamoja Bishop Assured of Government Support for Development

ReligionAugust 26, 2024

The leaders and people of Karamoja have demonstrated unity, strong leadership, and a genuine enthusiasm for development and socio-economic transformation.

Uganda to Benefit from Italy’s EUR 2.3 Billion Development Fund

National NewsAugust 23, 2024

The Italian government has named Uganda among the 23 African countries to receive part of the EUR 2.3 billion Development Support Fund from 2024 to 2026.

Entebbe Airport Expansion Nears Completion at 92%

BusinessAugust 21, 2024

CAA began the expansion project of Entebbe International Airport in 2015 with a target to complete the first phase by 2023 and the entire project by 2033, with China Communication Construction Company handling the work.

UWA Reinstitutes Hiking to Margherita Peak in Rwenzori Mountains National Park

TourismAugust 20, 2024

The development follows a temporary suspension of activities due to safety concerns that have since been addressed.

PDM Officials Remanded on Charges of Theft, Fraud

National NewsAugust 16, 2024

The magistrate's court in Manafwa has remanded two Parish Development Model officials from Manafwa District on charges of fraud and theft.

KYABAZINGA HOSTS KING MSWATI III AT IGENGE PALACE TO STRENGTHEN TIES

National NewsAugust 16, 2024

King Mswati III of Eswatini, Swazland has made an honorable visit to the Busoga Kingdom, where he was welcomed by Kyabazinga King Nadiope IV and his wife, Inhebantu of Busoga, Jovia Mutesi.

OPM Relocates 242 Bududa Households to Bunambutye Resettlement Site

National NewsAugust 15, 2024

The Office of the Prime Minister, through the Department of Relief and Disaster Preparedness, has flagged off the relocation of 242 households from Bududa District to Bunambutye Resettlement Site in Bulambuli District.

Uganda Police Set to Honor Sports Champions

SecurityAugust 13, 2024

The Uganda Police Force is set to celebrate and award outstanding individuals and teams who have excelled in different sports events, both national and...

Nile Special Rugby Sevens Tournament Set to Kick Off on Weekend at Entebbe Grounds

SportsAugust 9, 2024

Nile Special has boosted its sponsorship package for the 2024 Nile Special Rugby Sevens to UGX 570 million, up from UGX 520 million last year.

UBOS to conduct Post Enumeration Survey for the concluded 2024 Census

National NewsAugust 2, 2024

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to conduct the Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) in August to validate the quality of the 2024 Uganda Census results in terms of coverage and content.

Nigeria, Ghana Kings Arrive in Uganda to Attend the Imablu Festival in Mbale District

National NewsAugust 2, 2024

His Imperial Majesty King Dr. Suanu Timothy Yormaadam Baridam of the Ogoni Traditional Area in Nigeria has arrived in the country to grace the Imbalu festival slated for Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the Mutoto grounds in Mbale district.