Chairman Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum Elly Karuhanga has warned that the level of preparedness in the local oil sector is below par. “The level of preparedness is still low since only 25 firms were found eligible to supply the industry. Local suppliers aren’t equal to the task to …
Read More »Engineers push for enactment of UCICO Bill to halt building disasters
Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) have called for the enactment of the UCICO Bill to check the rising number of collapsing buildings in Kampala. UNABCEC Executive Director, Godfrey Lubanga briefed the press in Kampala yesterday about what they think are the root causes of recent …
Read More »Tororo shines as Malaria rates drop
As Uganda joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Malaria Day, the Ministry of Health officials have revealed that malaria rates, especially in Northern parts of the country, have dropped. The #WorldMalariaDay celebrations are ongoing in Lira. Tororo in Eastern Uganda, with a prevalence rate of 8%, got …
Read More »KCCA: Uganda ready to host 2017 World Xcountry
Sheraton, Imperial Royale and Hotel Africana are gearing to host some of the world’s best long distance athletes and officials next March. The International athletics governing body IAAF officials, led by IAAF Competitions Director Paul Hardy, yesterday confirmed the three hotels had got the nod, saying their wide accommodative space …
Read More »Muhwezi announces sh36 billion for rural power distribution
Cabinet has approved a $11.2million loan (sh36billion) from Kuwait Fund for power distribution and extension in six districts. Minister of Information and National Guidance Jim Muhwezi said the project will introduce 285km of new power lines in Kasese, Kibaale , Nebbi, Bushenyi, Rukungiri and Kiryandongo. The Ministry of Finance, Planning …
Read More »IAAF delegation in Uganda ahead of 2017 World cross country
A team from the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) delegation is in Uganda to confirm preparations for the World Cross Country Championships that will be held in Kampala yesterday. The IAAF team will visit the official venue and hotels that will accommodate the world’s top athletics teams like Kenya, …
Read More »UPC calls for an independent committee on Nyanzi
Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has called for an independent committee to probe the disagreement between Prof Stella Nyanzi’s and Executive Director Makerere Social Institute of Research Prof. Mahmood Mamdani. “It is forbidden in the African culture for a woman to go nude however if the reaction reaches that extent, it …
Read More »Time to focus on sickle cell tragedy in Uganda
With up to 15,000 babies dying annually due to sickle cells, Uganda gets a chance to highlight the struggle it faces by hosting the 6th International sickle cell conference scheduled next month. Uganda hosts the 6th International sickle cell conference scheduled on 25th to 27th May at Hotel Africana. World olicy …
Read More »Police warns on floods and goons
Due to increased rainfall around the country, Uganda Police has advised everyone to be cautious, avoid pools of water and install lightning arresters, to avoid tragedy. “Motorcyclists shouldn’t maneuver through flooded waters. If the waters are above the knees, wait for the water to subside because you don’t see where …
Read More »MAKERERE: Dr Stella Nyanzi refused to teach
Makerere Institute for Social Research (MISR) has released a statement in response to allegations by Dr Stella Nyanzi that she has been locked out of her office for no good reason. MISR said Dr Nyanzi had actually been relocated to another office, because the one she occupies should be for …
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