Gender based violence is increasingly being linked to the effects of climate change.Ann Nassamula, a Senior Programme Officer at the Centre for Domestic Violence Prevention (CEDOVIP), says that climate change is not only an environmental challenge but also a social issue that affects famil
IGG Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze speaking at the event in Kampala on TuesdayKAMPALA: As investigators move closer to concluding high-profile corruption investigations involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, Inspector General of Government Aisha Batala Nalule has called for
Authorities in Tororo District are investigating the deaths of two young girls in a suspected suffocation incident at Abari Zone in Kirewa Sub-county, while their mother remains hospitalised.The deceased were identified as Nyapendi Nosiata, 4, and Akello Susan, 2, both residents of Abari C
Residents of Matugga, Bombo and Kapeeka are set to benefit from improved and more reliable electricity supply after UEDCL commissioned a series of transformer upgrades aimed at tackling persistent low voltage and network overloads.Thousands of residents and businesses in Matugga, Bombo and
Police in Rubanda District have launched a manhunt for a 17-year-old suspect accused of killing a seven-year-old pupil in Nyamweru Sub-county.The deceased has been identified as Ainebyona Hosea, a pupil at Hamukobakoba Nursery School. He was allegedly killed on Tuesday at about 6:00 p.m. i
senior leader in the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), David Kabanda, has explained why the organization pays close attention to opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, describing him as the country's most significant opposition figure.Speaking during a media interview, Kabanda said
Uganda's €2.7bn ($3.1bn) Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project could be under threat, with Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba proclaiming on June 16 that the contract awarded to Turkey’s Yapi Merkezi had been “cancelled”.There has been no confirmation or denial from the
Bakateyamba Home says reduced donations linked to the Ebola outbreak are straining its ability to care for vulnerable residents, prompting an appeal for government and corporate support.KAMPALA — A community care centre in Nalukolongo that provides support to vulnerable people has raised
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said Uganda cancelled its $3 billion SGR contract with Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi and has called for a PLU demonstration at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala.Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has cl
KYANKWANZI — Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja have challenged Cabinet Ministers to uphold accountability, discipline and efficiency, warning that there will be no room for corruption, complacency or delays in implementing government programmes.Speaking dur
