Tag: Evelyn Anite

South Africa: Mother Sentenced to Life for Trafficking Her Own Daughter

A 35-year-old South African mother and two accomplices have been sentenced to life in prison for the kidnapping and trafficking of her own six-year-old daughter Joshlin Smith an act that has shocked the nation and left...

Court Declines to Grant Besigye, Two Others Mandatory Bail

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The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has declined to grant mandatory bail to opposition leader Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola, citing lack of jurisdiction. Presiding magistrate Christine Nantege ruled on Wednesday...

West Nile Peace Day: Minister Evelyn Anite Reflects on...

As the West Nile region prepares to commemorate the 2025 West Nile Peace Day on Saturday, April 12, in...

Business

Finance Minister Asks New Investment Board to Tackle Youth...

The newly appointed board, chaired by Dr. Robert Kyamanywa, faces the challenge of addressing rampant youth unemployment that has affected countless families across the country.

Business

UNBS, PPDA Collaborate to Ensure Safe Grains for Schools...

The initiative is expected to significantly improve the quality of grains available on the market, benefiting not only schools but also the general public. By prioritizing the procurement of certified products, Uganda aims to align with regional and global market standards, enhancing food safety and public health.

Business

Uganda Implements New Guidelines for Grain Procurement to Improve...

The government's commitment to improving grain quality in line with the National Grain Trade Policy of 2015 mandates that all public entities source grain from providers certified by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS).

Politics

FDC Describes Budget for Financial Year 2024/25 as a...

The additional Ugx 20 trillion inflates the budget and makes it unrealistic, and it has increased the domestic revenue to be collected by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).

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