Tag: Government

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.

National News

Build Inclusive Communities for PWDs—Ministry of Gender

The conference themed “Advancing Community-Based Rehabilitation/Community-Based Inclusive Development for a Disability-Inclusive Society” started on September 10, 2024. The week-long engagement will focus on discussions around advancing community-based rehabilitation for an inclusive society.

Science

Government Bans Mobile Devices in Schools until Formal Regulations...

Much as the ministry has banned use of mobile phones in schools and regulated the content the students and pupils should access, it is also important for parents to do the same at home when it comes to mobile phone usage by children since most of them get access to the internet using their parents, siblings, or guardians' gadgets.

Security

Police Urge Public to be Mindful of Road Access...

Some of the buildings are not equipped with fire extinguishers that act as first mitigaters in case of a fire outbreak to minimize the speed at which fire catches a building as the fire brigade reaches the scene.

Politics

LOP Threatens to take Legal Action over Non-Compensation of...

The Kiteezi incident was out of government negligence and those responsible should be exposed.

Security

MP Ssemujju Queries Tax Waivers for Army-Linked Company

Despite a recent report disclosing that Uganda has lost over UGX 12 trillion in the past five years through similar tax waivers, the government asked the Parliament of Uganda to exempt eight companies and individuals from paying taxes worth UGX 13.391 billion due to various reasons like COVID-19 effects that affected businesses, and ill health.

Health

Floods Devastate Kapelebyong District in Eastern Uganda

Floods are a nature that arises unexpectedly; however, due to the government's commitment to resolving situations, district officials are now compiling a comprehensive report aimed at giving a long-lasting, better impact for the entire district.

Religion

Initiate Special Livelihood and Housing Projects for Kiteezi Disaster...

The Uganda Police Force confirmed on August 18, 2024, that at least 35 people were reported dead, with over 28 still missing. The search is still taking place at the Kiteezi landfill collapse in Wakiso district.

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