Tag: Anita Annet Among

Vandalism, Poor Management Jeopardize Urban Maintenance Efforts- Minister Nabakooba

Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has called for immediate measures to ensure the sustainability of urban infrastructure investments under the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) program. Speaking at the National Urban...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? The skyrocketing cost of politics in Uganda

Opinion

Many Ugandans particularly women and young people are excluded from entering and participating in politics because they cannot afford it, according to a research published on 28 October 2020 by the Public Policy Institute (PPI), Westminster...

Security

Speaker Asks Security Forces to Curb Gun Violence

Albert Cook Tugume, who operated a mobile money shop, was shot dead by armed robbers on Thursday, November 21, 2024, in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb. The tragic incident occurred some meters from Fraine Supermarket in Ntinda-Kigoowa, and the assailants fled with an unspecified amount of money.

Business

Speaker Directs Minister Amongi to Give Comprehensive Report on...

On August 28, 2024, GROW launched an initiative that will offer quick and affordable loans to women entrepreneurs. The Grow Loan is available at Stanbic Bank and Equity Bank, Finance Trust Bank, DFCU Bank, Centenary Bank, and Post Bank.

Health

Government to Implement, Designate Road Lanes for Ambulances

In developed countries such as Germany, when traffic comes to a stop, cars must move to one lane to create a lane for emergency vehicles like ambulances to get to hospitals faster. If implemented, this will be a good move that will help to save a number of lives.

Politics

Parliament Closes Unexpectedly with No Explanation

The sudden adjournment comes just hours before a scheduled plenary sitting at 2:00 pm, where the House was set to consider the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023 as the top item on the agenda.

Politics

LoP Ssenyonyi Accuses Parliament of Double Standards

last week some protesters were allowed on the premises of Parliament, but this time many were arrested and denied access to parliament.

Politics

NUP Distances Self from Planned March to Parliament Protests

The March to Parliament, which is scheduled to take place on July 23, 2024, has no known leader as of now, as it has been classified as a partyless and leaderless campaign where concerned citizens are meant to march to parliament in a demonstration against corruption.

Opinion

FIGHTING CORRUPTION: Between President Museveni and Speaker Among, whom...

The highest corruption levels in Uganda need a collective effort to be fought, and definitely President Museveni cannot succeed when the other arms of government publicly show that they support it.

National News