Museveni hands over cheques for youth livelihood project
On Saturday afternoon, the President, Yoweri k Museveni handed over cheques to different groups set to benefit from the Youth Livelihood Programme and the Women Entrepreneurship Programme supervised by the gender ministry.
A total of 915 youth groups from 26 districts received cheques amounting to Shs9 billion while 1,459 women groups from 43 districts also got Shs9 billion.
The purpose of these schemes is to give a headstart to these groups so that they move into value-addition while creating jobs for...
Robbers shot dead in jinja
Jinja.
Two robbers were shot dead in Masese, Jinja municipality, Jinja district on Friday. The two, armed with an Ak 47 were allegedly planning to rob a businessman dealing in fish.
A third robber was later put out of action and an AK 47 riffle recovered.
Bodies of the dead were delivered to Jinja hospital mortuary.
Only one of the suspected robbers, was identified as Lukwago, others are yet to be identified. The vehicle above was being used by the robbers.
Uganda and Hungary strengthen bilateral relations
Dr. Janos Terenyi, the Chargè D'Affairs of the Embassy of Hungary to Uganda paid a courtesy call on Hon. Sam . K. Kutesa , the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the MoFA headquarters.
Government releases statement on water hyacinth resurgence in uganda
The ministry of agriculture and animal husbandry has released a statement sensitizing the public about the resurgence of the water hyacinth weed on water bodies across the country.
In the statement, the Minister said that the water hyacinth is now resurging as evidenced by the current
blockage of Port bell in Kampala and other sheltered areas on lakes Victoria,
Kyoga, Albert and Lakes Bisina and Opeta despite previous efforts done by the government to avert the effects of the weed on the...
Parliament hosts district chairpersons debate
The Parliament of Uganda today hosted the first District chairpersons Debate under the theme: “Enhancing service delivery in local governments; the nexus between Parliament and district leaders".
Speaking after the debate, deputy speaker of Parliament, Honorable Jacob Oulanya said that he was glad that the Chairpersons were able to clearly express & front their challenges.
He went on to say that, "From the discussions, it stood out that there is a disconnect between Parliament and District leaders yet we must work...
President Museveni presides over Makerere universitys 69th graduation
President Museveni Yesterday presided over the 69th graduation ceremony of Makerere university.