Tag: Electricity

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

National News

The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

National News

Museveni Directs Prime Minister to Fast-Track Rural Electrification in...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to ensure the immediate extension of electricity to...

National News

Museveni Orders Probe into Electricity Power Outage, Okays Creation...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement party has ordered a special probe into the persistent electricity...

Business

Soroti Traders Want Museveni to Reduce Main Market Rent,...

Traders operating from Soroti main market in Soroti City have asked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and reduce...

Crime

Lwengo Residents Threaten to Strike over Prolonged Power Outage

The potential strike in Lwengo is marked by frustration over prolonged power outages, rising crime rates, and significant impacts on local businesses. The community's call for action reflects a critical need for responsive utility management and public safety measures.

Business

Northern Uganda Environmental Activists Task Gov’t on Price Cut...

In May 2023, President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 3, banning large-scale commercial charcoal production and trade in Northern Uganda. This directive aimed to curb the rampant deforestation that has severely affected the region and exacerbated the effects of climate change.

National News

UPC Asks Schools to Allow Parents to Pay Fees...

The school administration and the parents should at least agree that all school fees must be cleared half the term and at least a student should report with 50% of the fees to enable the school owners to run with basic quality services.

Politics