UIA Stand-off: Minister Kasaija Sucked in Amid Kaguhangire’s Refusal to Step Down by Paul Ampurire June 29, 2018 0 As tension continues to rise between the UIA Executive Director and the Board of Directors at the Authority, the Minister...
UNHCR Appeals for Income Opportunities for Refugees Amid Pockets of Violence by Paul Ampurire June 28, 2018 0 A week after violent clashes left four refugees dead in Arua district, the UNHCR Representative in Uganda, Joel Boutroue is...
Uganda Airlines: Govt in Talks with Financiers for Shs 1.3 Trillion Needed for Planes by Paul Ampurire June 28, 2018 0 Government has said it is in discussions with potential financiers to avail it with financing worth Shs 1.3 trillion (USD...
Kiir, Machar Agree on Permanent Ceasefire in Latest S.Sudan Peace Effort by Paul Ampurire June 28, 2018 0 President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and former Vice President, Riek Machar have agreed on a permanent cease-fire within 72...
China Offers Shs 601M to Boost Uganda’s Railway Technical Capacity by Paul Ampurire June 27, 2018 0 The government of China has availed Shs 601 million (USD 155,000) in financing to Uganda which will go towards equipping...
Women Vow to Defy IGP’s Denial of Permission for March Against Kidnappings by Paul Ampurire June 27, 2018 0 A group of women activists have vowed to carry on with their plans to hold a massive demonstration this weekend...
Cabinet Approves Local Content Policy for Oil and Gas by Paul Ampurire June 26, 2018 0 In line with setting stage to position Ugandans to benefit from the massive investments during the Oil and Gas development...
Uganda Launches Rotavirus Vaccine to Safeguard Children Against Diarrhea by Paul Ampurire June 26, 2018 0 Government has launched a new Rotavirus vaccine to protect under five-year-old children from diarrhea. The vaccine which will be available...
Govt to Borrow Shs 297Bn to Support Irrigation, Boost Quality Produce by Paul Ampurire June 26, 2018 0 Government is set to acquire a Shs 297.4 billion (USD 76.9m) loan from the African Development Bank to support irrigation...
5 People Including 2 Babies Drown in Lake Bunyonyi by Paul Ampurire June 26, 2018 0 Five people have died after they drowned in Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district, South west of Uganda. The five are...