By Teddy Namayanja The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project reached a significant milestone on Monday as the first batch of coated line pipes arrived in Uganda. Nine trucks carrying insulated line pipes from Tanzania’s Nzenga coating plant were delivered to the main camp and pipe yard in Kyocera district. “This is a major…
By Teddy Namayanja As Uganda gears up for the 2026 presidential elections, Nandala Mafabi, Secretary General of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has emerged as a formidable contender. Endorsed by his party, Mafabi brings a wealth of experience and a vision for a brighter Ugandan future. Hailing from the Eastern region, Mafabi’s home support…
By Teddy Namayanja Uganda’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are about to get a major boost, thanks to a $15 million fund (approximately 68 billion shillings) from the East African Development Bank (EADB). This financial support will be channeled through three local banks: Centenary Bank, Housing Finance, and Opportunity Bank, benefiting around 1,500 SMEs. The…
By Teddy Namayanja Humanitarian experts from across Africa are gathering in Kampala to develop a comprehensive strategy aimed at tackling the devastating effects of climate disasters and health crises on the continent. The meeting, organized by the Uganda Red Cross Society, is themed “Strengthening the Water Security for Africa Region” and seeks to address gaps…
By Teddy Namayanja A total of 1,320,400 candidates have registered for the 2024 Uganda National Examinations, marking a 7.8% increase from last year’s candidature of 1,224,371. This was announced by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) as they released the timetable for the 2024 examinations. Of the total candidature, 51.1% are females while 48.9% are…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The deadly anthrax outbreak in Kanungu District has claimed its fourth victim, a 52-year-old woman from Karukondo village, Nyamirama sub-county, who succumbed earlier this week after testing positive for the disease. This latest fatality intensifies growing concerns as health authorities warn of increasing infections and the spread of the zoonotic disease. Gad…
Isaac Ssemakadde has been elected the new president of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), marking a turning point for the organization.
The Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 25,000 individuals deemed to be at high risk of contracting the deadly disease.
By Amos Ssemuwemba Health authorities in West Nile are closely tracking 30 individuals who came into contact with a confirmed Mpox case in Adjumani District. The first case, identified as a 12-year-old South Sudanese refugee, had spent a month at the Nyumanzi reception center after being transferred there with her family on August 3, 2024….
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a significant move aimed at aiding Ugandans residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without valid visas, the UAE government has introduced an amnesty program that offers a lifeline to those facing immigration issues. Launched on 1st September 2024, the initiative allows individuals to either leave the country without paying fines…
