The Commander of Uganda’s United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has urged officers and department heads to uphold discipline, respect, and vigilance as they lead troops under the United Nations mandate. Addressing a commander’s update briefing at the UNGU-XI headquarters in Mogadishu, Lt Col Barigye underscored the foundational…
As the general elections in Uganda draw near and the parliamentary campaign is set to begin on 10th November, it is crucial to gather thorough information about the candidates before making your choice. In Dokolo North constituency, there are six (6) candidates vying for the position, namely: Acen Josephine Atia Okullo (Independent), Ogwal Moses Goli…
By Macklean Kukundakwe Counterfeits in the construction industry pose a significant threat to consumers, local manufacturers, and the economy at large. These substandard products compromise the safety and integrity of structures, lead to financial losses, and undermine the credibility of genuine manufacturers. st our consumers have accorded us. To combat counterfeits, Uganda Baati has implemented…
People with disabilities (PWDs) and activists are urging the government to integrate disability-friendly communication, including Braille and sign language, into the training curriculum for health workers. Catherine Kobusinge, Executive Director of Hoima Child Rights Network Lab, told URN that people with disabilities, particularly those with hearing and visual impairments, face significant challenges in accessing health…
After a political attack in Adok sub county on last Saturday, Josephine Acen Okullo, also known as Gwok Adako contesting for Dokolo North MP, received a warm welcome and sympathy from her supporters on Sunday in Bata sub county, Agwata, and Adok sub counties. As she continues her campaign to be the Member of Parliament…
The Presidential candidate for the National Resistance Movement party, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has given a directive to the Uganda Wildlife Authority to allow pastoralists in Nakapiripirit district and Karamoja at large to graze on a portion of the Pian-Upe conservation area. This decision came after a request from Daniel Ochap Matovu, the NRM chairperson…
New YorkCNN — Apple had been counting on new artificial intelligence features to make the iPhone 16 a major hit. But pre–sale estimates point to a more muted early response than Apple had hoped. Apple needed the iPhone 16 to be a big seller after years of sluggish iPhone sales. Long gone are the years when loyal Apple fans would…
Several companies are seeking tax pardon worth Billions of Shillings but legislator’s say there is no reason why they should be pampered. Parliament’s Finance Committee has rejected tax exemption requests from several companies, questioning the justification for such exemptions amid concerns over fairness and tax collection. The State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented eight…
Otuke, Uganda – The Member of Parliament for Otuke East, Julius Acon Bua, has called upon the government to prioritize animal keeping as a way to support farmers affected by climate change. According to Acon, animal keeping is a more resilient and reliable source of income for farmers, compared to crop farming, which is…
Minister Musasizi’s remarks were directed at Rubanda District Woman MP Prossy Mbabazi Akampurira, during the 54-year celebrations of Kakore Rugambwa Parish in Rubanda District. The State Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has urged leaders and citizens to focus on performance and tangible results delivered by political leaders rather than years spent in office. Minister Musasizi’s…
