Tag: Electricity

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International

Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.

National News

MUSEVENI UNVEILS FERRY EXPANSION, HOSPITAL AND ELECTRIFICATION PLANS FOR...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the National Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has unveiled an...

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