Govt urged to invest in local firms as big brands exit Uganda

The government is advised to invest more in local businesses instead of relying heavily on foreign investors.  This came on the heels of the exit of major brands from Uganda, including ride-hailing company Uber, which economic analysts view as a sign that the economy is "shrinking" and needs deliberate The post Govt urged to invest in local firms as big brands exit Uganda first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

KAMPALA: High Court Judge Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa has granted socialite Kirumira Bryan, alias Bryan White, mandatory bail after he spent 293 days on remand without being committed to the High Court.   Bryan White is facing six charges before Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court, including human sacrifice, manslaughter, rash and negligent The post first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Adhola culture leader eulogizes King Oyo

The leader of the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution, His Royal Highness Kwar Adhola, Moses Stephen Owori, has mourned the death of Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing his demise as a great loss to the people of Tooro and the traditional leadership fraternity. In The post Adhola culture leader eulogizes King Oyo first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Muslims to hold special prayers for prolonged dry spell

KAMPALA: Muslims across Uganda will today hold special prayers seeking rainfall as prolonged dry conditions continue to affect parts of the country.   The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has designated today, September 4, for Salatul-Istisqa, a special prayer performed to seek Allah's mercy and rain during drought.   The The post Muslims to hold special prayers for prolonged dry spell first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

NCHE to assess 700 university programs ahead of CBET rollout

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has commenced the training of experts who will assess academic programs submitted by universities and tertiary institutions ahead of the mandatory rollout of the new Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework in higher learning institutions. The Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation The post NCHE to assess 700 university programs ahead of CBET rollout first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Government Urged to Step Up Efforts on Clean Cooking

 The government has been urged to strengthen its efforts to increase access to clean cooking energy as millions of Ugandans continue to depend on firewood and charcoal.  The call was made by Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) Managing Director Roy Nyamutale Baguma at the Uganda Clean Cooking and The post Government Urged to Step Up Efforts on Clean Cooking first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Government injects more capital into Uganda Development Bank

The government has approved additional capital for the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) as the bank reports that its financing activities contributed to the creation of at least 69,202 jobs during the last financial year. The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, said the government has authorised The post Government injects more capital into Uganda Development Bank first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Koboko fails to meet UPDF recruitment target

KOBOKO: Koboko District has failed to meet the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment target after cases of mismatch of credentials, forgery and age limit marred the ongoing physical recruitment exercise. According to 2nd Lt. Wilfred Oloya, the UPDF West Nile Region Public Relations Officer, the forces had a The post Koboko fails to meet UPDF recruitment target first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Govt urges refugees to return home as humanitarian support declines

KAMPALA: The Government through the Office of the Prime (OPM) has urged refugees to return to their countries as humanitarian funding declines.   Speaking at the opening of the Japan-OPM regional knowledge- sharing workshop on refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in Kampala on Thursday, Samuel Engola, Minister for Relief, Disaster The post Govt urges refugees to return home as humanitarian support declines first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Government asked to establish mortuary at Kyanamukaaka Health Centre IV

The Woman Member of Parliament for Masaka District, Joan Namutaawe, has called on the government to urgently establish a mortuary at Kyanamukaka Health Centre Four in Masaka District. Ms Namutaawe raised the matter on the floor of Parliament, describing the situation at the health facility as alarming and unacceptable. The post Government asked to establish mortuary at Kyanamukaaka Health Centre IV first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Opposition defends dismal performance in LCII elections

The dismal performance of the opposition in recently concluded LCII elections has raised questions about their strength in a multi-party system dispensation. Many analysts have argued that the continued dominance of the ruling National Resistance Movement in grassroot elections signals a governance crisis in the opposition local structures. The post Opposition defends dismal performance in LCII elections first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Cabinet set to discuss medical Intern's grievances

The government has asked medical interns across the country to remain calm as the Cabinet prepares to discuss concerns about their deployment and welfare while at their respective internship centers. The state minister for Primary Health, Dr. Charles Ayume, says their concerns have already been duly noted and will The post Cabinet set to discuss medical Intern's grievances first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Terego Leaders call for urgent action against Leprosy

Leaders in Terego District are calling for urgent government intervention to eliminate leprosy, following reports that dozens of residents are still living with the disease despite its significant reduction in many parts of the country. The Member of Parliament for Terego West County, Eric Dramviku, has asked the government The post Terego Leaders call for urgent action against Leprosy first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

New Local Council leaders urged to spearhead October mass immunization campaigns

Members of Parliament have urged the government to use Local Council structures across the country to mobilize communities ahead of the forthcoming nationwide measles-rubella mass immunization campaign. The legislators say local leaders remain the most trusted link between government health programmes and the communities they serve, making them critical The post New Local Council leaders urged to spearhead October mass immunization campaigns first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Kagina, Katumba Wamala summoned over Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll glitches

KAMPALA: Parliament's committee on physical infrastructure has summoned former Works and Transport Minister Gen Katumba Wamala and former Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Ms.Allen Kagina to answer to glitches unearthed in the tolling system deployed to manage financial collections on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway (KEE). The decision The post Kagina, Katumba Wamala summoned over Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll glitches first appeared on 93.3 KFM.