A report from Sole Hope Uganda, a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), indicates that Bugisu sub-region has now surpassed Busoga in terms of jigger infections. Jigger infections were previously a significant concern in the Busoga sub-region, with reports o
After 929 days that included European glory, red cards and effervescent quotes, Jose Mourinho's Roma spell has come to an end.In what was the 60-year-old's 10th full-time role as a manager, his time in the Italian capital saw him win the hearts of the Giallorossi.However a faltering
Novak Djokovic prepares for his first-round match as O’Connell and Kubler make significant moves in their respective matches.7.03 pm: Djokovic Set to Play as O’Connell and Kubler Impress The Australian Open trophies have been presented at the center court ahead of Novak Djokovic’s fi
Researchers at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, launched the second phase of the Comprehensive Evaluation of Blended Learning (CEBL) on January 13, 2024. Funded by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), the study
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended allocating Shs4 billion and Shs2 billion in the National Budget Framework Paper for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically catering to post-summit activities related to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China for the next three ye
Members of the Budget Committee in Parliament are seeking detailed justification from the government regarding the proposed increase in the budget allocation for Uganda National Airlines in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year. The request follows concerns raised during a presentation by Hon. To
On January 15, 2024, the highly anticipated Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit commenced at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, bringing together senior officials and delegates from 120 member countries. Despite a few technical glitches, the day unfolded smoothly in the newly constructed Speke R
The Committee on Public Service and Local Government, led by Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has put forth a recommendation for the allocation of Shs79.3 billion in the Financial Year 2024/25 to facilitate the merging of government agencies. This proposal emanates from the Ministry of Public Service
The ministry of Public Service is set to introduce a new human resource management system that promises to curb irregularities in recruitment and salary structure. Dubbed the Human Capital Management (HCM) system, the platform is set to revolutionise human resource management within government an
The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has disclosed that the government will not establish the long-awaited Constitutional Review Commission. This decision comes after Parliament failed to allocate the necessary resources in time for its establishment. During a
