By Amos Ssemuwemba In a groundbreaking step for HIV prevention, Uganda’s Ministry of Health has administered the first dose of Cabotegravir (Cab-LA), marking the official rollout of a long-acting injectable as part of the country’s enhanced HIV prevention strategy. The first recipient, a walk-in patient, was treated at a health facility in Mbarara, a region…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Bruhane Zone in Kinoni Town Council is grappling with shock and sadness following the discovery of Fred Mutesasira’s body in a family well on the evening of September 18, 2024. The 40-year-old father and husband had traveled from Lusaarira, Ssembabule, to visit his mother but found her absent when he arrived….
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a significant move to strengthen agricultural ties, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Uganda on Wednesday, meeting with President Yoweri Museveni to explore trade opportunities in the dairy and coffee sectors. During his tour of Pearl Dairy Farms in Mbarara City, Obasanjo engaged with farmers in Kiruhura and Kazo districts, expressing…
By Amos Ssemuwemba MTN Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment by announcing a significant investment of UGX 160 million in the 7th edition of the Kopu Pa Ubimu Games and the 3rd edition of the MTN-sponsored Bicycle Races in the Ker Alur Kingdom. The tournament, which runs from September 18 to October 22,…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi District are calling for urgent government intervention to safeguard their harvests from the predatory practices of exploitative money lenders, which threaten both their livelihoods and the quality of Uganda’s esteemed coffee. During a recent workshop in Bigasa, organized by the Buddu-Rural Coffee Growers Traders and Processors Association, farmers…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a united effort to curb the spread of malaria, the Rotaract Club of Kampala North Musical, alongside the National Girl Guide Association and Malaria Partners International, partnered with the Ministry of Health Uganda to conduct a two-day training for Village Health Teams (VHTs) from Bweyogerere, Kirinya, and Bukasa. Held at the…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a dramatic turn of events following yesterday’s council meeting, tensions flared among counselors over a contentious waste management report. This clash has prompted Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago to express significant dissatisfaction, calling for immediate action in response to the ongoing waste crisis plaguing the city. Following the chaotic session, Lukwago has…
By Teddy Namayanja Government is set to provide an official update on its plans for managing waste in Kampala, following concerns raised by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. Ssenyonyi highlighted the growing heap of garbage in the city after the closure of the Kiteezi landfill, which left waste without a proper disposal…
By Teddy Namayanja Ugandan MPs are fuming after Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa blocked a debate on the contentious UGX 1.7 billion Service Award controversy, citing a recent court ruling that prohibits Parliament from revisiting matters already decided by the courts. The move has sparked outrage, with many MPs questioning the decision. Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore…
By Teddy Namayanja The Government of Uganda has introduced a tax amnesty program to support businesses recovering from the economic impact of COVID-19. Through this program, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will waive interest and penalties on outstanding principal taxes as of June 30, 2023, for taxpayers who pay their principal tax by December 31,…
