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URC plans to modernise railways to reduce reliance on road transport

URC plans to modernise railways to reduce reliance on road transport

The Chairperson of Uganda Railways Commission, Mr Daudi Migereko, has said the government plans to improve and modernise the country`s railway transport system to enhance the delivery of goods and reduce reliance on road.Mr Migereko noted that the plans will also save national infrastructu

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Govt to penalise road contractors over delays

Govt to penalise road contractors over delays

The government has launched a review of contracts awarded to underperforming contractors under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme (GKMA-UDP), citing persistent delays in the implementation of the multi-billion-shilling infrastructure project.The State Ministe

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SGR compensation 10-year delay leaves Tororo families in limbo

SGR compensation 10-year delay leaves Tororo families in limbo

At 4pm in Nyangole A, Tororo Municipality, Ms Binti Ogema is hurriedly collecting firewood to prepare a meal for her extended family.The fireplace appears cold, with wet ash suggesting it has been unused for hours or even days, pointing to long gaps in cooking.Ms Ogema, 55, a widow,

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Court orders KK Fresh Produce to pay Shs191.8m to supplier

Court orders KK Fresh Produce to pay Shs191.8m to supplier

KK Fresh Produce Exporters, one of the leading local exporters of fresh fruits and chilli to the international market, has been ordered to pay Shs 191.8 million to East African Packing Solutions, following a dispute over an unpaid debt.Justice Stephen Mubiru ruled that KK Fresh Produce had

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‘He’s just not a Man United player’ – INEOS told ‘weak’ star has to go in brutal assessment

‘He’s just not a Man United player’ – INEOS told ‘weak’ star has to go in brutal assessment

Man Utd have been told to sell a 'weak' star this summerManchester United have been urged to sell a £36.5million signing who one pundit “can’t believe he’s actually still playing” for the club, in a brutal assessment following Saturday’s goalless draw with Sunderland.With

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Works Ministry Interdicts Amanyire Over Anti-Gov’t Social Media Posts

Works Ministry Interdicts Amanyire Over Anti-Gov’t Social Media Posts

KAMPALA — Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport has interdicted Principal Road Safety Officer Ronald Amanyire over allegations of leaking internal government documents, insubordination and running what the ministry described as a social media campaign against government programmes.I

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For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

For Years, Uganda’s Government Paid University Fees for Students Whose Parents Could Already Afford It — That Is About to Change

If you got into university on government sponsorship through the national merit scheme, the system that put you there is about to be restructured — and not in your favour.The Ministry of Education is proposing a major review of how government university sponsorship slots are distributed,

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Sunday’s briefing: Pep Guardiola shows West Ham support ahead of Arsenal match

Sunday’s briefing: Pep Guardiola shows West Ham support ahead of Arsenal match

Pep Guardiola showed support for West Ham, who will attempt to slow down Arsenal’s title charge following Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday.Southampton came away from the Riverside Stadium with a 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough following the pre-match ‘spygate’ in

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Casemiro speaks his mind on Michael Carrick as he admits Man Utd have a 'big problem

Casemiro speaks his mind on Michael Carrick as he admits Man Utd have a 'big problem

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro admits the club has a big problem when it comes to Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford, having delivered big results. The Brazilian feels that the interim head coach is fully deserving of being appointed as Ruben Amorim's permanent successor.Carri

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‘Come save us’ – Man Utd fans convinced Xavi will be new manager after spotting ‘clue’ in viral snap

‘Come save us’ – Man Utd fans convinced Xavi will be new manager after spotting ‘clue’ in viral snap

MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced Xavi will be their new manager after spotting what they believe to be a huge “clue”.Michael Carrick has been in interim charge of the Red Devils since the January sacking of Ruben Amorim.Leeds United v Manchester United - Premier League - Ell

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