Author: Akube Olivia
The Commissioner of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Solomon Silwany on Tuesday victoriously emerged unopposed during the NRM village electoral activities, cementing his strong political influence and support in the eastern district of Bugiri. Hon. Silwany effortlessly bagged the position of Publicity in his village as no any other candidate showed interest in challenging the Bukholi County Central legislator, who is serving his second uninterrupted term in Parliament. The only contested position was between Mr. Siraj Mugabi, who won with 485 votes and Opio Solomon, who lost with 008 votes. The highly anticipated NRM elections for village structures…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched two affordable loan schemes to help the vendors and boda boda riders improve their livelihoods by stabilizing their incomes. The Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilization, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga on Friday represented Museveni while meeting with Kalerwe women vendors at Kalerwe market, Kawempe Division. During the meeting, Mr. Byaruhanga said the two types of affordable loans are to help the vendors and boda boda riders improve their livelihoods by stabilizing their incomes. According to Mr. Byaruhanga, through the Microfinance Support Centre, the Katale loan initiative will be put up in each market and vendors…
The First Lady, Janet Museveni has applauded the youthful and firebrand Gomba Woman Member of Parliament, Sylvia Nayebale for championing development by organizing women in her district under Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). The First Lady, who is also the Minister of Education and Sports, was on Friday represented by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa at two important functions in Gomba District mobilized by Hon. Nayebale. The first event was the commissioning of the Ngomanene Primary School block, located in Gomba East, Gomba District. The block was constructed by Dr. Kirumira Henry Harris Kalule, through his foundation,…
In December 2023, a landmark agreement was signed to breathe new life into Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL), marking a significant step in the Government of Uganda’s efforts to consolidate and modernize the nation’s digital infrastructure. The agreement, involving UTCL, the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and Rowad Capital Commercial LLC, outlined a commitment by Rowad to invest up to USD 225 million into the revitalization of the state-owned telecom entity. Of this, USD 25 million was earmarked as initial working capital and USD 200 million for capital expenditure, targeting infrastructure…
The Interparty Women Platform (IWOP) on Thursday convened a press conference to highlight critical issues affecting women and girls in Uganda, including education and health, gender-based violence, and climate change. IWOP new Chairperson Alice Amony, emphasized the urgent need for government action to address these challenges. “Despite some progress, the government has failed to meet its commitments to women’s and girls’ empowerment. We urge the government to take immediate action to address these critical issues,” said Amony. The press conference featured presentations from IWOP members and experts in the field, highlighting the key challenges and recommendations for government action. IWOP…
The former Sinohydro Power Project, Karuma deputy Human Resource Manager, Lawrence Johnson Ochola has, after 10 years, narrated how he was arrested multiple times, charged, prosecuted and finally released by the court after the 37th appearance. Ochola was arrested by the joint security forces in August 2015, and slapped with a number of allegations including fraud, misuse of firearms and others but they eventually and mysteriously zeroed down on the misrepresentation of President Yoweri Museveni’s name. Ochola, who holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, started working as an assistant human resource manager at the Sinohydro power project in…
The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, extends his warm congratulations to H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of the Republic of Djibouti on his election as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) for the 2025–2029 term. This election comes at a defining moment for the continent as a Member State candidate assumes leadership of the AU Commission, guiding Africa’s collective development agenda forward. H.E. Dr. Workneh reaffirms IGAD’s commitment to working closely with the African Union under H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf’s leadership to advance peace, stability, and prosperity across the region and…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has assumed the chairmanship of the Inter-Regional Economic Communities (RECs) Coordination Platform that is comprised of 8 blocks. The IGAD Executive Secretary, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu took over the chairmanship from the ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, for the 2024-2025 period. The IGAD secretariat stated that its leadership priorities include driving a collaborative and forward-looking agenda that reinforces regional integration and Africa’s global positioning. Leveraging digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence, is part of the agenda. Dr. Workneh congratulated the new African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Yousouf and committed that IGAD will and committed…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Regional Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) Project on Friday announced a financial support of Shs14.4b to the Ministry of Health to tackle the Mpox/Ebola diseases through strengthening surveillance, laboratory capacity, workforce development and coordination mechanisms. The 14bn is part of the committed USD 8.3 million (31 billion UGX) allocated to support IGAD Member States, that are grappling with the effects of the Mpox diseases, to reinforce Member States’ capacity to respond to the current outbreaks and those in the future. The IGAD PREPARE team led by Mr. Mubarak Mabuya, IGAD’s Chief of…
The Police Director of Crime Intelligence, AIGP Gen. Christopher Damulira has handed over 24 cows gifted by President Yoweri Museveni to the Ghetto Youths in Kampala for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The joyous youths from 12 Ghetto divisions in Kampala, including Lubaga and Nakawa, among others received the cows on the eve of Christmas on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. During the handover at Kololo in Kampala , Damulira said the Head of State cares about the Ghetto youth, like the rest of the citizens. “We have a package from H.E the President. He has sent a package to the…