By Amos Ssemuwemba Jinja Regional Referral Hospital has made a significant leap in healthcare infrastructure with the completion of a state-of-the-art oxygen plant. The facility, now 95% complete, has drastically increased the hospital’s oxygen production capacity, positioning it as the primary oxygen supplier not only for the Busoga sub-region but also for areas such as…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Equity Bank Uganda has achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation journey, with 96% of all customer transactions now processed through digital channels. This announcement was made by James Olany, Strategy & Business Manager at Equity Bank Uganda, during the Top 100 SME networking forum held at the Sheraton Kampala on…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a move to ease transit during the ongoing repairs at Karuma Bridge, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the suspension of entry fees for vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park during the ongoing repairs of Karuma Bridge. This fee waiver, effective for three months, applies to travelers using the…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A former counter-terrorism officer, Isaac Newton Ojok, 36, has been arrested for allegedly posing as a traffic officer on Entebbe Road, extorting money from unsuspecting motorists. Ojok, dismissed from the Uganda Police Force a few months ago over disciplinary issues, reportedly turned to illegal activities after struggling to make ends meet. According…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Police in Kagadi are searching for unidentified thieves who stole three keys belonging to Centenary Bank’s Kagadi branch. The keys were stolen from the home of Tom Luswata, a bank officer, during a break-in on Wednesday night in Namilyango Cell, Kagadi Town Council. The thieves also took Luswata’s shoes and jacket. He…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A 15-year-old girl from Budondo Ward, Northern Division in Jinja City, has been arrested for allegedly procuring an abortion. The juvenile, who was seven months pregnant with twins, is currently detained at Budondo Police Station awaiting prosecution, according to authorities. The incident has drawn significant attention, shedding light on the risks and…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Ministry of Education has issued a nationwide alert to schools following confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda. Ismael Mulindwa, Director of Basic Education, urged schools to take immediate precautions, drawing lessons from previous health crises like COVID-19 and Ebola. “We need to be vigilant, especially in regions with confirmed or suspected cases….
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…
