Category: News
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MPs want drinking hours regulated
Tororo District Woman Representative, Hon. Sarah Opendi will introduce the Alcohol Control Bill that seeks to regulate drinking. The Private Member’s Bill seeks to repeal the current legislation that includes, the Liquor Act, the Portable Spirit Act, and the Enguli (Manufacturing and Licensing) Act, all enacted in the 1960s which have become obsolete to address…
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ATU, ICT Ministry underscore importance of digital economy for Africa’s growth
By Sheillah Kabugondo The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) held a ministerial forum on Day 0 of AfricaCom 2022, bringing together participants from Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, and Zambia. The session focused on methods to engineer a new sense of hope for Africas digital economy journey. Under the theme ‘Rise Stronger with Digital Economy: New Paths towards…
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Uganda launches first Satellite into space
By Agencies Uganda Pearl AfricaSat-1 has launched into space on Monday 7 November 2022 at 5:27 am East African time, according to America’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The much-awaited launch of the Ugandan Satellite, was initially slated for Sunday 6 November, but NASA postponed it to Monday 7 November, 2022 due to what…
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Bishop backs deputy speaker Tayebwa’s position on homos, abortion
KAMPALA —The West Ankole Diocese, Rev Johnson Twinomujuni has backed Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa’s firm position on homosexuality and abortion, describing both practices as unchristian. Bishop Twinomujuni, a vocal cleric and a critic of homosexuality also praised Tayebwa’s resolve to protect the Ugandan and Church values and moral fibre intact amid mounting pressure from the…
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MPs cast doubt on ROKO’s capacity to complete Mulago renovation
By Our Reporter The Health Committee of Parliament chaired by Koboko Municipality MP Dr Charles Ayume has cast doubt on the efficiency of ROKO Construction Company to complete the renovation works at Mulago since they are engaged in constructing many other buildings in the country, Trumpet Need reports. The MPs said that when they visited…
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Trinity College student commits suicide after boyfriend dumps her
By Our Reporter A senior six student at Trinity College Nabbingo has reportedly ended her life after her boyfriend dumped her, this website understands. Jemimah Nabbona is said to have committed suicide on Saturday night using a mosquito net. She was doing PCB in Senior 6. According to information on our desk, Jemimah complained of…
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UMA holds prayers for fallen musicians
By Our Reporter Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) has this Wednesday held prayers for their fallen comrades. The candle lighting mass was held at Lubaga Cathedral. Top musicians in the land attended the prayers. UMA president Cindy Sanyu and Uganda Culture Forum ED Dan Kazibwe aka Ragga Dee thanked musicians and other attendees for the spirit…
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NWSC turns 50 Years, commits to water for all, excellent customer service
By Our Reporter National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is Uganda’s largest urban water authority providing potable water and sewerage services in 262 towns, with a customer base of 900,000 connections serving approximately 18 million people. NWSC was established by Decree No. 34 of 1972. Established 50 years ago, the principal business of the Corporation…
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Rising HIV/AIDS infections on Islands shock MPs
By Our Reporter Parliament’s Committee on Health has been apprised on the rising new HIV/AIDS infections in the island districts of Buvuma and Kalangala, which jeopardise the dreams to have zero new infections by 2030. Dr. Rogers Besigye, the coordinator of the Rakai Health Service Programme told the committee that the rise in new infections…
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Gov’t seeks to borrow Shs3.5 trillion to finance budget
The Finance State Minister, Hon. Henry Musasizi has asked Members of Parliament to approve up to Shs3.5 trillion to finance the Shs48.1 trillion budget. The first loan request which is up to US$464 translating to about Shs1.7 trillion, is to be sourced from the Standard Chartered Bank. In documents which now stand referred to Parliament’s…