By Amos Ssemuwemba In the night of August 2, 2024, the Stade de France hosted one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the Paris Olympics: the Men’s 10,000m final. Among the star-studded field was Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic champion, and his compatriot Jacob Kiplimo, alongside other top distance runners like Berihu Aregawi…
The government of Uganda is working on modalities to ban the importation of fuel motorcycles for electric motorcycles, Science and Technology Minister Dr.Monica Musenero has said. Musenero said Uganda has advanced in science for solutions to society challenges and was right on track with electric cars and motorcycles as the world embraces a shift from…
Former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has been admitted in Rashid Hospital in critical conditions after his health deteriorated while on flight. Ssekandi was returning from holiday in the United States of America but felt uneasy on board. When the plane landed in Dubai Ssekandi was rushed to Rashid Hospital in Dubai health city. Authorities…
Uganda will next year 2023 mark 60 years of diplomatic cooperation with the Republic of Korea with renewed momentum. With growth in mutual trust and understanding between the two nations, Korea in September made a fourth straight donation of 6000 tonnes of Rice force refugees in Uganda. Korea in broad terms continues to support Uganda’s…
The Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has resolved land conflicts in some parts of Rakai district. According to Ssalongo Kayiija Sam, a resident of Kakenkeke village, Lwamaggwa parish, residents in the area were being forced off their land after two men – identified as Kimbowa Joseph and Ssekiito Julius – claimed…
The President of Kenya, Dr William Samoei Ruto, says the bond between Uganda and Kenya is growing stronger. This, he said, moments after a meeting with Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni on Saturday at State House Entebbe. Ruto is in Uganda to attend the Sunday celebrations of 60 years of Uganda’s independence at Kololo. Gen Muhoozi…
On September 24th, a peace event was held to discuss the development of sustainable peace in the Great Hall of Makerere, Uganda. About 1894 people, including lawyers, religious people, teachers, youth, and journalists, attended the event. The main event has been held simultaneously around the world since the 8th anniversary of the HWPL 9,18 Peace…
Police have revealed that fingerprint and DNA evidence have linked city socialite, Charles Olim also known as Sipapa to 12 other robberies in various parts of the city. Sipapa was last week arrested and charged to court over shs1.2 billion robbery against a South Sudanese national . The development followed an incident in which unknown…
Speaker Anita Among during today’s afternoon sitting, Thursday 8 September 2022 directed that the country wide abductions be investigated. This followed concerns raised by MPs who decry the dubious and suspicious means by which Ugandan citizens are being abducted and their whereabouts not known.The issue raised as a matter of National Importance received overwhelming support…
Government has cleared Nyege Nyege Festival to take place but under adherence to strict guidelines. This follows a Meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja with the Nyege Nyege organizers and other stakeholders. The meeting was attended by the 3rd Deputy PM, Minister for General duties,ICT and national guidance Minister, Minister for Kampala,…
