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…
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…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced an interest rate of 11.5% for the financial year 2023/2024, marking a significant increase from last year’s rate of 10%. This announcement was made during the fund’s 12th Annual Members Meeting held today in Kampala, with Finance Minister Matia Kasaija highlighting the fund’s improved…
By Amos Ssemuwemba Claims have emerged suggesting that Peter Mayiga, the Prime Minister of Buganda Kingdom, intervened to prevent CBS FM and BBS Terefayina from hosting Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP). These assertions have predominantly circulated among NUP supporters on social media platforms. In response…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A Canada-based Ugandan businessman, Daniel Dennis Ssemugenyi, has accused DFCU Bank of unlawfully withholding his property titles despite fully settling a mortgage loan. He claims the bank forced him to repay the UGX 226 million loan for a condominium in Naalya within two and a half years, instead of the agreed 13…
