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@kfm Tue, 14 May 2024 14:43:26
Mudavadi calls for swift and conclusive discussion on NTBs
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi has urged leaders of both Kenya and Uganda to urgently address issues on Non-Tariff Barriers that have continued to hamper cross-border trade between the two countries. Speaking at the opening of the 2nd session of the Joint Ministeral Commission for Cooperation in Kampala today, Mudavadi has urged delegates to ensure their discussions reach a conclusive position to enable the augmentation of bilateral trade. He noted that over the last two days, the two countries Principal Secretaries and Senior Officials have diligently undertaken a review of the commitments agreed during the Inaugural Joint Ministerial Commission held in Nairobi in March 2019. Mudavadi thus urges them to assess and consolidate the […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 May 2024 14:45:32
UWA suspends hiking to Mountain Rwenzori’s peak
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has suspended hiking activities to Margherita Peak, the highest point on the Rwenzori Mountains. A statement from the authority on Tuesday said the decision comes as a precautionary measure after what UWA described as a comprehensive assessment by its team in Rwenzori National Park. The UWA said the assessment was […]
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@allafrica Tue, 14 May 2024 13:43:32
Ubos Defends Census Progress Amid Public Criticism
[Nile Post] Whereas the bumpy start to the national housing and population census raised fears about the effectiveness of the exercise and the reliability of the data collected, attributing the mess to governance failure and lack of proper planning, UBOS has allayed any fears.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 May 2024 13:43:33
Who Is Letting Down President Museveni?
[Nile Post] As President Museveni navigates his sixth elective term, the question arises: who is letting down the President? A chorus of voices from within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and beyond offers varied perspectives, highlighting systemic challenges and leadership lapses.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 May 2024 13:43:33
Tororo to Lose Billions to Slow Seed Schools Construction
[Nile Post] Tororo District risks losing billions of shillings meant for the construction of seed schools by the end of this financial year. This as most projects remain behind schedule
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@kfm Tue, 14 May 2024 12:50:10
International Criminal Court set date to start hearing Kony evidence
The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) has set October 15th 2024 as the date to start hearing of evidence against former Lord’s Resistance Army commander Joseph Kony. This developed has been revealed by the ICC Registrar Osvaldo Zaval Giler on his visit to Uganda. He said this is meant to determine whether or not the 33 charges can be confirmed against him. The confirmation of charges proceedings will be held in absence of Kony whose warrant of arrest has been pending for 19 years. Osvaldo has explained that whatever the outcome of the pre-trial hearing, Kony’s major trial on war crime charges cannot commence without his arrest. ‘’ the chamber acknowledged that it will take time before anything were actually provided to the victims […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 May 2024 10:08:57
Shonubi, Musoke & Co. Advocates win big at prestigious IFLR Africa Awards
Celebrated top city law firm Shonubi, Musoke & Co. Advocates has started the year on a high note claiming a treble of accolades at the first ever in-person International Financial Law Review- IFLR Africa Awards held in Johannesburg, South Africa on 11 April 2024. IFLR1000 is a leading international legal market research product specialised in […]
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@kfm Tue, 14 May 2024 09:50:22
Coach Kajoba’s body to be flown home on Wednesday
A tentative program for the burial of the former Uganda Cranes goal keeping coach Fred Kajoba has been released by sports officials indicating that the body will arrive tomorrow for a requiem service at the deceased’s home in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. The casket will then be taken to a funeral home ahead of a mass at Rubaga Cathedral on Thursday. The body will then be taken for a night vigil at FUFA House in Mengo from where it will be taken to his parents’ home in Kasubi. On Saturday the casket will be taken to Kiwawu along Mityana road for another vigil ahead of burial on Sunday. The former Vipers and Bright Stars head coach succumbed to yet an […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 May 2024 07:12:00
Uganda impresses at Washington DC Embassy Chef Challenge
Ugandan culture, heritage, and Uganda Waragi shone at the 2024 Washington DC Embassy Chef Challenge, a global culinary event held at Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue. A total of 23 embassies, including Uganda, China, Malawi, and Morocco among others, gathered to compete for the People’s Choice Award and the Judges’ Choice Award, selected by a […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 May 2024 09:09:55
Museveni demands evidence of Speaker Among’s assets in the UK
President Yoweri Museveni has directed Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. Jeje Odongo and Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka to immediately write a letter to the relevant authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) demanding the source of information that Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has assets in the UK. In a letter dated May 11, Museveni stated that […]
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@kfm Mon, 13 May 2024 16:58:21
Health Ministry stops hotel workshops
The Ministry of Health has temporarily suspended holding of workshops in hotels to minimize cost. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine has advised the ministry staff to instead hold such meetings and conferences within hospitals’ designated places. She says they have discussed this issue with stakeholders including donors as one of the ways to ensure efficient use of resources. ” we do not want to hare these things of capacity building in hotels if you want to do it here in the hospital, those things must stop, and even in the ministry the know my stand on this one, we must optimize recourses to the people who need them.” Dr. Diana Atwine said. She made the remarks while officiating […]
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@kfm Tue, 14 May 2024 08:04:02
Clean cooking energy summit opens today
By Winfred Watenya A Summit that is expected to build on ground-breaking clean cooking initiatives launched at COP28 opens this morning in Paris, France. Development partners gathering in Paris today are expected to pledge towards the $4 billion needed to provide clean cooking access for 250 million African women by 2030. African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina will co-chair the Clean Cooking Summit, alongside President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, and International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol. Adesina says in a press statement that the landmark event aims to drive significant change in clean cooking access for the nearly one billion Africans using polluting fuels, which cause the premature deaths of approximately half a million women and […]
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@kfm Tue, 14 May 2024 08:18:36
UBOS urges enumerators to be vigilant following death of colleagues
Uganda Bureau of Statistics officials have advised all census enumerators to remain vigilant about their security while in the field, as assailants may target them due to their possession of tablets and power banks. The caution is sounded by Joshua Mubulire, the bureau’s Communication Officer after three enumerators were confirmed to have died by yesterday. These include Andrew Kasirye who was attacked by unknown people in Najeera, Annet Tibiwa who collapsed and later died in hospital in Namayingo, as well another, yet to be identified in Kiruhura district. Now Mubulire emphasizes the importance of adhering to the designated working hours, with data collection starting at 7 am and concluding at 6 pm. According to him, this schedule is meant to […]
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@kfm Tue, 14 May 2024 08:40:47
Nutritionists say use of billboards to advertise Alcohol related products be stopped
By Winfred Watenya The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has underscored the crucial role that nutrition pays in sustainable social and economic development. Speaking in relation to the ongoing 3rd National Nutrition Forum, Nabbanja says malnutrition has serious long-lasting and irreparable effects on society and the economy. She says this Forum is a call for action towards achieving improved nutrition for all by 2025. Nabbanja adds the outcome of the Forum will shape government policy actions in addressing stunting and wasting, to be operationalised in the subsequent National Development Plan IV and Nutrition Action Plan III. “The Forum aligns with the government’s development priorities, as highlighted in the NRM Party Manifesto, National Development Plan III, and National Development Plan IV strategic […]
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