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At 85, He Should Be Retired– Dr. Matembe Takes A Jab At Gen. Moses Ali’s Age And Relevance

At 85, He Should Be Retired– Dr. Matembe Takes A Jab At Gen. Moses Ali’s Age And Relevance

Prominent Ugandan political analyst and outspoken women’s rights advocate, Dr. Miria Matembe, has publicly criticized the recent decision by Gen. Moses Ali, aged 85, to seek reelection as Member of Parliament for Moyo West Constituency in Adjumani District.

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Museveni Orders Probe into Kiboga Land Eviction; Calls for Judicial Reforms

Museveni Orders Probe into Kiboga Land Eviction; Calls for Judicial Reforms

President Museveni has called for judicial reforms and ordered a thorough investigation into a controversial land eviction in Kiboga District, which he described as a form of injustice.The president made the appeal during the swearing in ceremony of the recently appointed Deputy Chief

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From Honorables to Beggars: Ex-MPs Cry for Medical Aid as Life After Parliament Turns Miserable

From Honorables to Beggars: Ex-MPs Cry for Medical Aid as Life After Parliament Turns Miserable

In Uganda’s politics, the journey from honor to hardship can be as swift as the blink of an eye. One day, a Member of Parliament enjoys the title of “Honorable,” the next, they are struggling to afford medical care.

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Who Is Moses Ali The Deputy Prime Minister

Who Is Moses Ali The Deputy Prime Minister

Moses Ali is a prominent Ugandan lawyer, politician, and retired military officer. He was born on 5th April 1939 in Adjumani District, Uganda. Ali has had a long career in Uganda’s political and military sectors.

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Senior four candidates start exams

Senior four candidates start exams

Anxiety looms large across the country as the first cohort of Senior Four candidates under the new Lower Secondary Curriculum starts exams today. The curriculum came into effect in 2021. According to the Uganda National Examination Board (Uneb), a total of 379,620 students were registere

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Who will rescue Bukedi from the jaws of poverty?

Who will rescue Bukedi from the jaws of poverty?

The 2024 census puts Bukedi Sub-region’s population at 2,376,744, with women (1,206,825) outnumbering men (1,169,919). Tororo (609,117), Busia (412,018), Pallisa (330,961), and Butaleja (312,713) are the most populated districts in the sub-region. Other districts include Budaka (281,106),

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Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities

Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities

The government has been tasked to fast- track the implementation of the National Community Health Strategy to strengthen health service delivery at the community level. Mr Tadius Mwesige, the Manager of Strengthening Community Health Workforce in Uganda Project, which is currently being

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Govt pushes for life skills training in schools

Govt pushes for life skills training in schools

The Ministry of Education has called on educational institutions to prioritise life skills training to equip adolescents with essential soft skills that will help them overcome challenges that could derail their education and health. Speaking at a symposium for the Adolescent Girls Educa

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Japan grants Shs1.3b to boost Uganda’s health services

Japan grants Shs1.3b to boost Uganda’s health services

The Embassy of Japan on Thursday gave Uganda a grant of more than Shs1.3 billion to strengthen her emergency and disaster prevention systems. The funding is being availed under the Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), a scheme administered by the Embassy of Japan to support commu

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Teacher fights for wife’s life while struggling with mounting medical costs

Teacher fights for wife’s life while struggling with mounting medical costs

A teacher at Moroto Core PTC is urgently seeking assistance from well-wishers to cover Shs74 million in medical bills incurred after his wife underwent brain surgery at Mengo Hospital to remove a tumor. Mr John Dokolem, who has been a tutor at Moroto Core PTC since 1992, shared that he h

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