Luwum’s Death Fueled Our Resolve to Fight for Justice, Liberation of Uganda – Otafiire
The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rt.Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, while speaking at Janani Luwum Day, described the death of Luwum as the empowerment that fueled their zeal to fight for justice and the liberation of the country from Idi Amin’s governance.
As Uganda remembers St. Janani's legacy at Mucwini in Kitigum district on February 16, 2024, Otafiire noted that the late Archbishop Luwum decided to fight for the oppressed, which spurred the war for liberation.
“I was already a member of...
President Museveni Urges Gomba, Sembabule Leaders to Prioritise Household Income of Their Communities
The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has urged the leaders in Gomba and Sembabule to prioritize the household income of the communities they lead.
He noted that infrastructural development alone cannot eradicate poverty in an area, but rather a good household income.
“The roads, electricity, and other infrastructure are not the medicine for poverty. The medicine for poverty is household income or a good salary,” President Museveni said.
He made the statement on February 15, 2024, during a discussion with them...
Pharma Expo an Opportunity to Capture Untapped Market for Ugandan Products – MoH
Dr. Martha Grace Ajulong, the Assistant Commissioner of Health Services Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Logistics in the Ministry of Health (MoH) has stated that holding the Pharma expo will be a tremendous opportunity to market Ugandan pharmaceutical products internationally.
The MoH, in partnership with Exhibitions Trade Services India Private Limited (ETSIPL) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda, is set to host the 3rd edition of the Uganda Pharma and Healthcare International Expo, an event that will create an opportunity for...
Minister Kaducu Urges Strength, Resilience from UCE Candidates After Release of Results
Dr. Joyce Moriku Kaducu, Minister of State for Education and Sports, addressed Ugandan students with a message of encouragement and resilience during the 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results release ceremony. With over 340,000 students receiving their results on February 15th, 2024, the Minister acknowledged the potential for disappointment and urged students to prioritise their well-being.
Addressing a concerning trend, Minister Kaducu delivered a crucial message aimed at preventing self-harm.
"I am appealing to you not to hurt yourself or...
Gov’t Announces Funding for Women’s Development Through ‘Grow Initiative’
Hajjati Minsa Kabanda, Minister of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, has said that the government has designated a significant amount of money specifically for empowering women in businesses through the Grow Initiative.
Kabanda, while speaking to councillors who are currently attending a leadership and patriotic course in Entebbe on February 15, 2024, said that this initiative, led by the Ministry of Gender, is set to encourage and foster the growth of women-owned businesses, thereby contributing to the economic and...
UCE Results Released: UNEB Reports Significant Improvement in Biology and Mathematics
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has released the Uganda Certificate Examinations (UCE) 2023 results, revealing a significant improvement in the subjects of Biology and Mathematics. The results were unveiled today at State House, Nakasero, marking an important milestone for the education sector.
Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Director, commended the performance of candidates, noting a remarkable improvement in English language, Religious Education, Mathematics, and Biology. Conversely, there was a noticeable drop in History, Agriculture, and Physics scores.
According to Odongo,...