Uganda’s Agricultural Advancement: Parliament’s Investment in Extension Worker Recruitment
The agricultural sector in Uganda is poised for advancement with Parliament’s recent decision to allocate a substantial budget of sh10 billion for the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the upcoming fiscal year, starting July 1. This…
Uganda’s Legal Sphere: Embracing Change in the Face of Modern Challenges
At the forefront of Uganda’s legal landscape stands a pressing need for adaptation and evolution in response to the burgeoning complexities of contemporary crime. President Museveni’s impassioned address at the New Law Year opening ceremony underscored the imperative for Uganda’s…
Shock and Grief: Bulalaka Village Mourns Victims of Brutal Murder
The serene atmosphere of Bulalaka village, nestled within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, has been shattered by a horrifying double homicide. Twaha Namwoyo, 38, and his wife, Nasim Katooko, 27, were discovered lifeless in their…
MK Movement’s Makeover: NUP Lawmaker Analyzes Shift to Patriotic League
Honorable Aisha Kabanda, the National Unity Platform’s representative for Butambala district, provided a comprehensive analysis of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement’s (MK Movement) transition into the Patriotic League of Uganda. During a televised interview, Kabanda explored the motivations driving this rebranding,…
UCFFA Urges Swift Ministry Action Over Lake Victoria Floating Wetland
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has urgently appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) to take immediate action regarding a significant floating wetland mass within Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr. Dick…
Insufficient Secondary School Admissions for 2023 PLE Graduates Unveiled
Recent findings from the Ministry of Education reveal a shortfall in secondary school admissions for candidates who passed the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE). Around 20 percent of the 648,662 successful candidates have not secured admission to any secondary school….
FDC Contemplates Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal for Dokolo MP Seat
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, situated in Najjanankumbi, is contemplating nominating Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their candidate for the upcoming by-elections for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat. This vacancy emerged following the demise of Cecilia Barbara…
From Uncertainty to Victory: Michelle Obama’s Grammy-Winning Narrative
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, secured a notable Grammy Award for her exceptional contributions in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category. This triumph signifies her second Grammy win, acknowledging her audiobook titled…
Challenges of Public Debt: Kasaija Urges Prudent Financial Management
The Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, emphasized the government’s inability to continually rely on borrowing to meet ongoing financial demands, many of which could be deferred, postponed, or discarded. Speaking at a pre-budget dialogue organized by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy…
Joint Operation Success: 20 Suspected Vandals Apprehended for Damaging Road Furniture
In a collaborative effort between the police and army, a successful crackdown has resulted in the arrest of 20 individuals suspected of vandalizing road furniture along the Northern Bypass. The operation unfolded systematically, starting with the deployment of covert personnel…