Uganda Is Set To Launch First Mass Oil Production Come 2025
The Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Rose Lilly Akello, has confirmed that Uganda is headed toward having its first oil production by 2025.
The Minister made the assurance on October 18, 2024, while on a monitoring mission in the Buliisa and Tilenga oil fields of the Bunyoro sub-region.
The Oil drilling program which was commissioned on January 23, 2023, by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Uganda acts as a key milestone as the country races to meet its target of first...
Gov’t Boosts Luwero Agriculture with Tractors, Seedlings, and Livestock Support
The Government in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, has provided three tractors, 60,000 coffee seedlings, 20,000 avocado seedlings, and 5,000 kilograms of soya seeds to farmers in the Greater Luwero sub-region.
This was during the launch of the Greater Luwero Transformation Programme on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Nakaseke District headquarters by NRM Deputy Secretary General, Namayanja Rose Nsereko.
The initiative aims to improve the livelihoods of people through agro-industrialization, supporting cottage industries, and scaling up...
Adjumani Health Officials Raise Alarm Over Broken Incinerators and Medical Waste
Health officials at Dzaipi Health Centre III in Adjumani District have expressed serious concerns about a broken incinerator, which has led to a large buildup of medical waste at the facility. This situation poses significant health risks for hospital staff, patients, and the surrounding community.
Benedict Zelda, the medical clinical officer at Dzaipi HC, reported that the incinerator has been out of service for a long time. As a result, there is a growing pile of waste that needs to...
Acholi Cultural Festival Returns After Four-Year Break, President Museveni Set to Attend
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to grace the 4th Edition of the Acholi Cultural Festival scheduled for December 12-14, 2024, at Pece War Memorial Stadium in Gulu City.
Speaking at the launch from the Acholi Inn Hotel, Rwot Acana, the paramount chief of the Acholi urged the people of Acholi to use the festival to showcase their good culture, like hard work, togetherness, and love for the vulnerable, among others, and promote and create wealth.
“Our people should expect a colorful event...
FDC In Another Cash Bonanza: Amuriat to Splash Over UGX 400M to Win Back Katonga Faction Leaders
In an effort to regain supporters who left the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) for the FDC Katonga faction, FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat has already dished out over UGX 100 million on the gazetted UGX 450 M. This move aims to entice back those who crossed ove to the Katonga Faction.
Notable among those welcomed back during the FDC National Council meeting on Thursday, October 17, 2024, were Hon. Okin PP Ojara, the MP for Chwa West County in...
Two Suspects Arraigned Over PDM Funds Mismanagement In Bududa
Two individuals have been brought before a court in Bududa District on charges related to the mishandling of funds from the Parish Development Model (PDM) program.
The two suspects have been identified as Wakoko Kassim, the Parish Chief of Bunandutu, and Nakhaima Francis.
According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), Wakoko Kassim, the Parish Chief of Bunandutu, is accused of obtaining money under false pretense.
It is alleged that he defrauded millions of shillings from several beneficiaries of the Bunandutu PDM...
