Uganda’s Agricultural Transformation: Parliament’s Strategic Investment in Extension Worker Recruitment
Parliament’s recent decision to allocate sh10 billion towards the phased recruitment and deployment of 5,335 extension workers in the upcoming fiscal year, starting July 1, marks a significant step towards transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector. This strategic investment underscores the government’s…
Uganda’s Legal Community: Embracing Innovation in the Fight Against Transnational Crime
The New Law Year opening ceremony in Kampala served as a poignant reminder of the challenges facing Uganda’s legal community in the 21st century. President Museveni’s address highlighted the need for adaptation and innovation to confront the growing threat posed…
Bulalaka Village Horror: Community Devastated by Brutal Double Murder
The tranquility of Bulalaka village, nestled within Sala Parish, Tirinyi sub-county of Kibuku District in eastern Uganda, has been shattered by a horrific double murder that has left the community reeling in shock and devastation. The bodies of Twaha Namwoyo,…
MK Movement Rebranded: NUP Lawmaker’s Perspective on Patriotic League Formation
The rebranding of the Muhoozi Kainerugaba Movement (MK Movement) into the Patriotic League of Uganda was recently scrutinized by Honorable Aisha Kabanda, the Member of Parliament representing Butambala district for the National Unity Platform. During a televised interview, Kabanda provided…
UCFFA Urges Ministry Action Against Floating Wetland in Lake Victoria
The Uganda Commercial Fish Farmers Association (UCFFA) has urgently called upon the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) to intervene regarding a substantial wetland mass floating within the waters of Lake Victoria. In a letter dated Monday, Mr….
Shortfall in Secondary School Admissions for 2023 PLE Graduates Revealed
According to the Ministry of Education, at least 20 percent of the 648,662 candidates who passed the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) have not secured admission to any secondary school. This revelation follows the two-day Senior One selection exercise in…
FDC Considers Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as Dokolo MP Nominee
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, situated in Najjanankumbi, is considering nominating Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their candidate for the upcoming by-elections for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament seat. This vacancy arose following the demise of Cecilia Barbara…
Michelle Obama’s Second Grammy Win: A Triumph in Audio Excellence
Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, secured a prestigious Grammy Award for her outstanding achievement in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category. This triumph marks her second Grammy win, acknowledging her audiobook titled…
Government’s Financial Strategy: Breaking Free from Ongoing Borrowing
The Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, emphasized that the government cannot endlessly borrow to meet ongoing financial requests, some of which can be deferred, delayed, or eliminated. Addressing a pre-budget dialogue organized by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group for the…
Vandals Apprehended: 20 Suspects in Custody for Road Furniture Damage
In a joint operation, the police and army have successfully apprehended 20 suspected vandals accused of causing damage to road furniture along the Northern bypass. The strategic operation involved the deployment of covert personnel, later reinforced by uniformed police officers…