UK Allocates £1 Million to Aid Uganda’s Mpox Outbreak Response
The British High Commission in Kampala has announced that the UK will provide £1M ( UGX 4.7 Bn) to Baylor College of Medicine and the Infectious Disease Institute to support Uganda’s response to the current Mpox outbreak.
This development was confirmed on Thursday, October 10, 2024, on the Ministry of Health’s official X handle.
According to the ministry, the support delivered through these expert partners will be aligned with the Government of Uganda’s overall Mpox response plan to strengthen the coordination...
ISO’s Special PDM Monitoring Tool to Incorporate other Gov’t Programs
The Internal Security Organization (ISO) is planning to upgrade its Zaidi Software to better monitor other government outreach programs.
Col. Emmy Katabazi, the deputy director general of ISO, announced this development on October 6, 2024, during a speech to 282 participants at the Mwangaza African Revolutionary Studies event held at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi.
Col. Katabazi emphasized the role of science and technology in driving change in society.
"ISO has employed the best minds to create systems that effectively...
NIRA Launches Campaign to Register Citizens Without National IDs
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has started a new campaign to help citizens who do not have National Identification cards (National IDs) get registered.
Osborn Mushabe, NIRA's Manager for Public Relations and Corporate Affairs, shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter). He encouraged those without National IDs to take advantage of the mobile registration services that NIRA will provide.
The registration services will be available at the subcounty level, making it easier for residents across the country...
President Museveni Waives Fees for Non-Tourist Travelers at Murchison Falls National Park
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that travelers not visiting Murchison Falls National Park as tourists will no longer have to pay fees while passing through the park. This decision comes as many travelers need to connect to northern Uganda during the temporary closure of the Karuma Bridge.
The announcement was made by the State House in a statement on Friday, October 4, 2024. President Museveni emphasized that it was wrong to charge non-tourist travelers.
“I totally forbid the charging of...
UPDF Strongly Condemns the Devastating Shooting in Amolatar District
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has expressed deep sorrow and condemned the tragic shooting of Thirumalesh Etikala, a 49-year-old site manager at Royal Velko Joint Ventures by private James Tolit that claimed his life.
The incident occurred on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Namasale, Amolatar District.
In a statement released by Capt Edwin Mawanda Public information officer of the 5th Infantry Division, the UPDF extends heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Thirumalesh and Private James Tolit a 38-year-old...
NUP’s Mwiru Grabs Kyabazinga Radio, Sparks Community Outrage
Paul Mwiru, the former Jinja East Member of Parliament on the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) ticket who later crossed to the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) and is currently with the National Unity platform (NUP), has reportedly grabbed Busoga Radio One from the Kyabazinga of Busoga and Paul Waiswa Mugoya, who were originally shareholders and rightful owners of the radio station.
Busoga Radio One, a prominent media outlet in the region that was opened with the aim of empowering...