Author: Loy Nankinga

Finance Ministry Proposes More Taxes on Locally Brewed Beer, Cigarettes

BusinessApril 3, 2025

Catching an ice-cold bottle of your favorite beer brewed using local raw materials will, in the next financial year, come with a deep leak into the pockets of many Ugandans once the government proposal to levy...

From Wreaths to Trees: Church of Uganda Takes Action on Climate Change

BREAKING NEWSApril 3, 2025

Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, the head of Church of Uganda (CoU), has signed the poster for the newly approved CoU Strategic Planning Framework for 2026-2030, introducing a groundbreaking shift in church practices to promote environmental conservation. In...

Uganda Police issues new clearance for event organizers

National NewsDecember 10, 2024

The Uganda Police has cautioned all event organizers to seek clearance from the Inspector General of Police and other regulatory authorities before hosting any...

Lands Ministry to Establish Land Reforms Committee to Handle Land-Related Issues

AgricultureDecember 4, 2024

Communities face several challenges in managing land effectively, like fragmentation, lack of cohesion, resource constraints, regulatory barriers, and inequality in access.

Traffic Directorate Issues Road Safety Alert in Rainy Season

SecurityDecember 2, 2024

Traffic reports show that at least 12 people die daily in accidents during this rainy period, and as a result, authorities emphasize the need for motorists to exercise caution, maintain their vehicles, and avoid flooded areas.

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.

Finance Ministry to Set Up ICT Hub to Stir Innovation among Youth

Science & TechnologyNovember 19, 2024

The main goals of the modern incubation hub in Entebbe include fostering innovation, supporting startups, enhancing collaboration, capacity building, and commercialization, among others.

Tayebwa Tips Accountants on Integrity Prioritization

BusinessNovember 13, 2024

The convention addressed challenges faced by public accountants in Uganda by focusing on key areas like regulatory framework, professional development, and public financial management.

Tour and Travel Companies Trafficking Ugandans to Have Permits Evoked

JobsNovember 11, 2024

Ugandan labor laws are designed to promote equality and prevent discrimination in the workplace. The Employment Act explicitly prohibits discrimination on various grounds, including race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction, social origin, HIV status, disability, and marital status.

Speaker Among Suspends 12 MPs after Parliament Brawl

PoliticsNovember 6, 2024

The second reading of the coffee bill will be discussed in today’s plenary session amidst all the controversies surrounding the amendment.

Centenary Bank, Water.org Partner to Improve Access to Safe Water

HealthOctober 29, 2024

The partnership is poised to deliver significant benefits to the communities served by the bank, particularly in rural areas where access to safe water is a critical issue.

China-Africa Centre for Perennial Rice Technology to Increase Food Security

AgricultureOctober 24, 2024

The partnership presents Ugandan researchers with invaluable opportunities, including access to cutting-edge research and development in perennial rice plus knowledge exchange in perennial rice cultivation, further reducing labor costs and increasing returns to investment.

India Barres Ugandan Travelers without Yellow Fever Vaccination

HealthOctober 7, 2024

The Ugandan government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, embarked on a national program to safeguard its at-risk population against the devastating impact of yellow fever through a comprehensive vaccination campaign with the aim of eliminating yellow fever epidemics by 2026.

Humanitarian Organizations Convene to Solve Effects of Climate Disasters, Health Epidemics

EnvironmentOctober 1, 2024

In Uganda, several families in the Bugisu sub-region have abandoned their homes in the past, seeking refuge in trading centers after mud and landslides wreaked havoc, destroying houses and gardens. Floods in Kasese district damaged roads and bridges and killed some cattle.

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