Author: Prossy Alobo

Shs10 Trillion is Lost Annually to Corruption—IGG Kamya

The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya Turwomwe, has revealed that the government loses Shs10 trillion annually to corruption, accounting for over 44% of the annual revenue collections.

UNEB Imposes Surcharge for Late UACE CA Submissions

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has imposed surcharges for late Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) Continuous Assessment (CA) scores.

MAK Guild President Appeals to President Museveni to Give Ideological Lectures to Students

Makerere University Guild President, Vincent Lubega Nsamba, has asked HE Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to regularly visit the university to provide ideological guidance to the students.

Coach Put Summons 27 Cranes Players to Face South Sudan

Uganda has so far played two games topping Group K with four points, having drawn 2-2 against South Africa and a 2-0 win at home against Congo.

Uganda Opens Doors to Chinese Market for Wild Aquatic Products, Dried Chilies

The government will keep negotiating with China to conclude the other pending protocols on avocado, meat, and Custer oil, among others.

Uganda Parliamentary Forum of Social Protection Calls for Increased Social Protection Financing

Uganda’s social protection coverage is still very low, standing at 1.3%, while only 0.3% (excluding healthcare) of the GDP is allocated for financing social protection.

EC sets dates for Kisoro District Parliamentary, Local Councils By-elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set November 14th and November 11th, 2024, for the polling and tallying of results for the Parliamentary and Local Government Councils By-elections in Kisoro District.

Ministry of Health to Carry out Polio Immunization in 49 districts

The Ministry of Health is set to carry out house-to-house polio vaccination for children aged 5 years and below across 49 districts bordering Mbale City due to an outbreak of polio.

Minister Asamo Advocates for Increased Sign Language Interpreters to Bridge Communication Gap

Access to information remains a critical issue for deaf individuals in Uganda; however, the government has committed to ensuring that television broadcasts are accessible, in accordance with the Communication Act of 2013 and the Persons with Disabilities.

Arteta Praises Raya’s Double Save during the Arsenal Match with Atalanta

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has praised David Raya’s double save, saying that it is probably one of the best saves that he has ever seen in his career.

Cheptegei’s Marathon to Promote Gender Equality, Environmental Protection

Joshua Chepetegei, the World and Olympic champion, has emphasized that the Elgon Half Marathon is a call to action to promote conservation, fight climate change, and end Gender Based Violence (GBV).

MP Urges Govt to Aid Pakwach Students, Teachers with Motorized Boats for Transportation

The Pakwach District Woman Member of Parliament Jane Pacuto has requested the government provide motorized boats to the teachers and students in Pakwach district, arguing that the bursting of the R. Nile has made access to education difficult.

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