Fertility Specialist Rejects Ban on Sperm Donation from Minors
Dr. Andabati Gozanga, fertility, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and laparoscopy lead specialist at Bethany Women and Fertility Hospital, has rejected the proposal to limit the donation of gametes (eggs and sperm) to people only over 18 years old.
According to Gozanga, this will prevent children diagnosed with medical conditions such as cancer from having children in the future because the treatment they receive may affect their fertility.
He made these remarks in parliament on April 30, 2024, in response to the...
Finance Ministry Signs Financing Agreement with Islamic Bank for National Roads Upgrade
 The Ministry of Finance has signed a financing agreement of over UGX one trillion (USD 295 million) with The Islamic Development Bank for the upgrading of national roads.
Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, while attending the 2024 Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meeting, on April 29, 2024, in Saudi Arabia said that the money will be used in the construction of Masindi-Port Bridge where the ferry crosses river Nile and connects to Renkunye-Apac-Lira road.
Kasaija added...
President Museveni urges African leaders to Audit intentions of World Bank loans
President  Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon African leaders to Audit the intentions of the World Bank loans, adding that, they should ensure that the loans advanced are for prosperity and not for profiteering.
The President made these remarks while delivering a keynote address at the 21st International Development Association (IDA) Africa Heads of State in Nairobi, Kenya.
"What loans are we getting as Africa, is the World Bank giving us loans for private sector-led growth or to be more independent,...
President Museveni Emphasizes Socioeconomic Transformation over Sustainable Development in Africa
President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the need for socioeconomic transformation in Africa rather than sustainable development, arguing that quantitative growth alone is not enough for the development of the continent.
The President made the remarks on Monday, April 29, 2024, during the International Development Association (IDA) Africa Heads of State Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Museveni attributed the limited economic growth in Africa to lack of funding to growth factors like transportation, and electricity which...
Kampala City Marathon to Ignite Tourism, Attract Investment, and Promote Health in Uganda
The Minister of State for Education and Sports, Peter Ogwang, announced today that the government is gearing up to host the much-anticipated Kampala City Marathon. This exciting initiative has been specifically designed to bolster tourism, attract investments, and promote a healthier lifestyle among Ugandans.
During a press conference held at the Uganda Media Centre, Minister Ogwang elucidated the objectives behind organizing the marathon, which is scheduled to take place in December 2024.
"The Kampala City Marathon serves as a valuable tool...
President Museveni Joins African Heads of State for IDA21 Summit in Nairobi, Kenya
President Yoweri Museveni has joined other African leaders to attend the International Development Association (IDA21) for the African Heads of State Summit slated for April 28 to 29, 2024, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Museveni joins other leaders who include Andry Rajoelina (Madagascar), Julius Maada Bio (Sierra Leone), Lazarus Chakwera (Malawi), Samia Suluhu (Tanzania), and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (Somalia). Others include Évariste Ndayishimiye (Burundi), Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (Mauritania), Azali Assoumani (Comoros), and President Faustin-Archange Touadéra...