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Uganda Begins Preparations to Host 22nd AfWASA International Congress on Water and Sanitation in 2025

The Government, through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has commenced preparations to host the 22nd African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) International Congress and Exhibition 2025, which...

Princess of Wales Receives Overwhelming Public Support After Cancer Battle Revelation

In a heart-warming display of solidarity and compassion, the public has rallied behind the Princess of Wales following...

Venezuela and Uganda Set to Strengthen Economic Ties with Joint Commission of Cooperation Meeting in Caracas

The Venezuelan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Fatima Fernandes Juarez, has affirmed her country’s keenness to strengthen economic ties...

AU Special Representative Emphasizes Collaboration to Foster Peace in Somalia

The African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, has called for collaboration among stakeholders to...

Haiti’s Prime Minister Henry Announces Resignation Amid Escalating Chaos and Gang Violence

Haiti's combative Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, announced his resignation yesterday March 12, 2024, following weeks of escalating chaos...

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐏

𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 267 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 14, 2023 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 🇺🇬 Court grants Karamoja Minister Kitutu, brother Shs10M bail The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono has been granted bail by the Anti-Corruption Court sitting in Kololo, Kampala. The Minister who also doubles as the Woman MP for Manafwa District presented five sureties to Court including Gidudu Mafabi Dominic, the Minister of State for Elderly people, Hon. Wakholi Godfrey, MP Bukiru County in Manafwa District and Hon. Christopher Werike, MP for Bubulo County West in...

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐏

𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄 266 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋13, 2023 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 🇺🇬 BREAKING NEWS: OPM Permanent Secretary Keith Muhakanizi dead 📌 The Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Keith Muhakanizi is dead. Muhakanizi has reportedly passed on in a hospital in Italy. Details to follow. 🇺🇬  President Museveni commissions 5Bn industrial hub in Madi sub region 📌President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned a multi-billion Presidential Initiative Zonal Hub in Adjumani, Madi Subregion. The Shs 5Billion hub commissioned Thursday in Pakele sub county in Adjumani East was established through funding from...

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐏

𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄 265 EVENING  𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 12, 2023 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 🇺🇬 Government requires Shs785Billion to acquire majority UMEME shares 📌Government will pay US 215 Million (Shs.785billion) to acquire majority shares in UMEME power distribution project following  the latter's 20 year contract which will end in 2025. Irene Bateebe, the in charge of  Natural  Resources in the Ministry of Energy, during a Parliamentary meeting  with the Committee of Environment and Natural Resources said that Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) requires US$158 million to enable it to...

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐏

𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄 265 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 12, 2023 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 🇺🇬 President Museveni dubs West Nile model farmer his co- teacher 📌President Museveni has applauded model farmers in West Nile, among them, Mr Aliamoi Swaib and his family for following his advice of adopting modern commercial and calculated farming that has propelled model farmers in the area into the money economy. Mr Swaib, whom the President referred to as his co-teacher, is a model farmer who grows cassava, oranges and rears goats on a 53-acre piece...

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐏

𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄 264 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 11, 2023 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 🇺🇬  Inspectorate of Govt releases 1394 names implicated in corruption  📌The Inspector General  of Government  Betty Kamya has released a list of 1394 names who were fined by the Court for involvement in all forms of corruption while others were implicated in theft of Governemt funds. The IGG spokesman, Ali Munira said the office already issued an order to the people to return the money but they did not follow the order. 🇺🇬 Police applauds drivers of...

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐏

𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄 264 AFTERNOON EDITION 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 11, 2023 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 🇺🇬 President Museveni to popularize PDM program in West Nile  📌President Museveni has embarked on a three-day tour of the West Nile Sub-region. The President is expected to meet leaders from greater Arua covering the districts of Pakwach, Nebbi, Zombo, Madi Okollo, Arua, Maracha, Terego, Koboko, and Yumbe on Tuesday at 4PM where he will popularize the Emyooga and Parish Development Model (PDM). 🇺🇬  Police attributes 37 'Easter fatalities' to overspeeding and careless overtaking 📌Police has attributed the...