Over 450,000 residents of Kajo-keji county, Central Equatorial state in South Sudan have fled their homesteads following the deadly reprisal attack on several villages which led to the death of 26 people in February last month. Kajokeji County is one of the six counties of Central Equatoria State. Greater Equatoria Region comprises Central Equatoria, Eastern …
Uganda declared on Thursday that work will soon start on building her first nuclear reactor. In collaboration with China National Nuclear Corporation, the Buyende Nuclear Power Station will be built, assisting in the development of capacities for the peaceful use of atomic energy. Only South Africa now has a nuclear power station that is operational …
Uganda To Start Nuclear Power Generation in Buyende Read More »
Reports indicate that Ron Kawamara, former CEO of Jumia, is emerging as the leading contender for the position of Managing Director at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The NSSF is currently led by Acting Managing Director Patrick Ayote, following the departure of Richard Byarugaba due to the end of his tenure. The government is …
At least 260 accused persons have expressed willingness to participate in the March 2023 prison camp in Masindi which kicked off today. The 260 include 200 inmates facing capital charges, 49 on petty offences and 11 Juvenile Offenders. The Principal Judge, Dr Flavian Zeija, formally launched the Camp at Masindi Main Prison where he addressed …
260 Inmates register for Plea Bargaining during Masindi Prison camp Read More »
Rise And Shine High School Ntinda, a mixed, boarding modern secondary school for O’ and A’ Level, has again registered triumph in the recently released 2022 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Examinations (UACE) results after it emerged among the few schools countrywide with students with 20-in-20. This is not the first time, Rise and Shine High …
Hon. Gen Jeje Abubakhar ODONGO, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, represented the Government of the Republic of Uganda at the recently concluded Summit level meeting of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) contact group in response to COVID-19 which took place on 2nd March 2023 in Baku – Azerbaijan. In his remarks, the Minister conveyed a …
Ugandan authorities have intercepted two trucks containing illicit Lead scrap destined for neighbouring Kenya barely two months after the state emphasized a ban on exporting the lead scrap. Lida Company allegedly forged documents of aluminum for customs yet it was actually Lead scrap. The truck drivers also confirmed in their statement that the material loaded …
A group of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party leaders headed by the vice chairperson Eastern, Flt. Captain Mike Mulula welcomed a high-powered delegation from the Communist Party of China this evening, following their arrival at Entebbe International Airport. The delegation from China was led by Mr. Li Mingxiang, the Vice Minister for the International …
Nwoya District football team secured their spot in the finals of the MTN-sponsored Odilo Ker football tournament after holding Amuru District to a 0-0 draw. The game was closely contested, with Amuru pushing hard throughout and Nwoya relying on a strong defense. Despite the efforts of Amuru players Stephen Okot Puyol and Peter Komakech, Nwoya’s …
Odilo Ker football tournament; Nwoya, Gulu City through to the finals Read More »
MTN Uganda has announced the appointment of Chief Community Officers (CCOs) to enhance its community engagement efforts. The CCOs will play a crucial role in offering a better understanding of the needs and aspirations of communities across Uganda. The objective of this effort is to strengthen relationships and MTN’s impact at the grass roots, both …
MTN Uganda Appoints Owek. Kiwalabye Male as Chief Community Officer for greater Masaka Read More »