The deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged all the necessary support to Unisteel Investment Uganda Limited, a brand-new iron and steel manufacturing plant in Mbale Industrial Park. Speaking during the launch of the first phase of steel rolling production at the shs367.7billion($100million ) Chinese-built plant factory, Tayebwa said he is ready to rally…
James Ssewakiryanga, better known as Ssewa Ssewa, created the Janzi to be part of the long-standing tradition of instruments played during both joyful and sorrowful occasions. Uganda is home to a variety of traditional musical instruments, such as the drums, amadinda, adungu, entongooli, and others found across different regions of the country. Yet, with the…
Attendees at the warm-up event enjoyed a thrilling lineup of performances by artists like CR33D, Madhiya, Arsenal Mikebe, Suda Culture, DJ Rocky, Aweko Briam, Hibotep, Reign Drops, Nsasi, and Turkana. Centenary Park’s Safari Maze was buzzing with excitement during the Nyege Nyege warm-up party, offering a glimpse of the highly anticipated 9th edition of the…
Mpox cases in Nakasongola District have risen from 21 to 24 cases as of today Wednesday, 9th. The sharp increase is particularly concentrated in Lwampanga, where 16 of the reported cases come from Lwampanga Town Council and Lwampanga Sub-County. The escalation has been attributed to the lifestyle in the landing site communities, which involve prostitution…
Contracts below Shs10 million at local government levels and Shs30 million at central government level, will be reserved exclusively for youth, women, and PWDs. KAMPALA – Parliament has taken decisive steps to accelerate the implementation of the newly amended Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act, 2024, which seeks to secure procurement contracts…
The road network, Mr Museveni said, would bolster efforts to strengthen regional trade and integration. President Museveni has unveiled bold plans to construct key road networks connecting Uganda with the Central African Republic (CAR). This, Mr Museveni said, would bolster efforts to strengthen regional trade and integration. Speaking during Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations, Museveni…
Over half of the world’s countries now have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, according to a recent post by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on X (formerly Twitter). The IMF highlights that this demographic shift affects two-thirds of the global population, signalling widespread economic and social challenges. The decline…
The Otuke East Member of Parliament Julius Achon Bua is a man of determination and hope. As he gears up to participate in the upcoming American and Australia Marathon, he is confident in his abilities and hopeful for a win. Achon has been called to participate in the prestigious marathons, and he is ready to…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over the growing prevalence of hearing loss in Africa. In a post on WHO Africa region X account WHO notes that in the to recent data, 136 million people in the African region are currently living with some degree of hearing impairment, and this number could…
The Cops secured a 1-0 victory over Kitara at Royals Park in Hoima to hand last season’s revelation their third consecutive loss. Kitara’s wait for a win at their new home in Hoima City continues after another defeat to StarTimes Uganda Premier League returnees Police. The Cops secured a 1-0 victory over Kitara at Royals…
