In a tragic incident, a passenger boat traveling from Lujaaba Island to Bukakata in Masaka District capsized at night, claiming the lives of several people. Out of all the passengers aboard, only three people survived the disaster. Six bodies have been identified so far, with many more passengers feared dead. Local MP, Kabuusu, expressed deep…
The Government of Uganda has unveiled plans to phase out fuel-powered motorcycles in favor of electric motorcycles, as part of its efforts to improve air quality in the country. This revelation has been made by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Monica Musenero today, during an announcement outlining the government’s environmental initiatives. Speaking on…
Staff members at Makerere University are reportedly on edge after rumors surfaced about imminent arrests of some colleagues involved in organizing a strike. The Joint Staff Association had scheduled a meeting for 2 p.m. today to vote on a motion to down tools, following the university’s failure to meet their demands for an enhanced pay…
In a significant push for peace across the continent, Rotary Uganda has unveiled the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert, slated for 10th January 2025. The concert, organized in collaboration with the Rotary Foundation, aims to raise $500,000 to promote peace building and conflict transformation initiatives across Africa. The funds raised through this event…
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…
Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke has expressed concern over a viral TikTok video in which President Yoweri Museveni was reportedly subjected to abuse and disrespect. Speaking at a press briefing, Kituuma denounced any form of disrespect toward the President, whether through actions or words. “It is quite unfortunate for anyone to disrespect the President, whether…
Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused President Yoweri Museveni of orchestrating a covert scheme to weaken the opposition by infiltrating its ranks and manipulating key figures within the National Unity Platform (NUP). In an impassioned statement reported by Daily Monitor, Bobi Wine claimed that Museveni’s regime is using former opposition…
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has announced that it will unveil the final results of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census on Thursday, October 3, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This follows the release of preliminary census data in June, which estimated Uganda’s population at 45.9 million. According to UBOS spokesperson Didacus Okoth,…
