Government to Construct Over 1500 Boreholes in Villages
The Vice President of Uganda, Rt. Major Jessica Alupo, has stated that the government of Uganda has committed to constructing 1540 boreholes in villages and towns in Uganda.
She made the remarks during the 40-year anniversary celebrations of WaterAid Uganda for distinguished service in the sanitation sector in Uganda.
Major Alupo also acknowledged the significant progress in achieving clean water coverage in both rural and urban areas.
"We have earmarked resources for the construction of 1,540 bore halls in 1,050 villages and...
Everyone Has a Role to Play in Guaranteeing National Security – Maj. Gen. Okello
Major General Francis Okello, the Commandant of Uganda National Defence College (NDC-U), has challenged leaders in Mbale City and Mbale District to play an active role in ensuring security in their communities.
According to Maj. Gen. Okello, security is key and touches all spheres of life, and a lack of it threatens the country's well-being. He added that insecurity threatens the smooth functioning of all sectors, including the health sector and education, among others.
Maj. Gen. Okello made the remarks during...
Todwong Calls for Parental Involvement, Girl Empowerment to Transform Education
During the launch of the Education and Exhibition Week at Kauda Grounds in Gulu City, Richard Todwong, the National Resistence Movement (NRM) Secretary General, thanked the Catholic Church for initiating dialogue between the government and the different stakeholders to talk about education. The event, themed "Reawakening and repositioning the church and other stakeholders to transform education in Acholi Subregion," aimed at discussing initiatives to improve education in the region.
The exhibition and fundraising started on Monday, November 13th, and will...
UPDF Urges Regional Partnership in Combating Negative Forces
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has emphasized the importance of regional cooperation among armed forces to effectively counteract and weaken negative forces posing a threat to the region.
During a meeting held on November 14, 2023, Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, discussed this matter with Maj Gen Laurent Boite, the Force Commander of the French Forces stationed in Djibouti. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/UPDF Headquarters in Mbuya.
Lt...
Bus Conductor Arrested for Trafficking 5 Child Refugees to DRC
Police in Kanungu has arrested a conductor of the Baby Coach Bus Company for trafficking child refugees into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Police Spokesperson, SCP Fred Enanga, identified the conductor as Farida Nabakooza, 37 years old and a resident of Bulenga, Wakiso District.
Enanga said that the children were being trafficked to join a rebel group termed “Twiraneho” meaning “let us fight for ourselves”.
“On November 6, 2023, at around 8 a.m., the suspect received the five children and...
Proposed Marriage Bill Does Not Criminalize Marital Rape-Minister Sarah Opendi
In a recent plenary sitting, Sarah Opendi, the State Minister of Mineral Development and Tororo District Women's Representative, disclosed that the proposed Marriage Bill in does not include provisions for criminalizing marital rape.
During the sitting, Opendi asserted that she does not have the authority to interfere in people's private lives and their intimate relationships. She encouraged women who have experienced rape by their spouses to report the incidents to the police instead of relying on the proposed bill for...