President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the people of Somalia and the region of their commitment to stabilize the horn of Africa during the heads of state one day summit at Entebbe state house, yesterday 27th April 2023. The President who is the current Chairperson of the Heads of States from Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) […]
Regional leaders have agreed to coordinate joint military operations to completely liberate Somalia from Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda-linked group that has been waging an insurgency in the country for over 15 years. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Summit hosted by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni also called for increased financial support for the Somali […]
The Uganda National Women’s cricket team Victoria Pearls secured their first victory at the Capricorn Eagles Quadrangular Series thanks to their exceptional bowling that restricted Hong Kong to 68 runs all out at the United Grounds in Windhoek, Namibia. Consy Aweko, theteam captain, led from the front as usual.Three wickets were taken by the spinner, including the opening one, which fell on the fourth delivery. The other bowlers with wickets to their names were Janet Mbabazi and Evelyn Anyipo, who each had two. The two also picked up their first wickets in their first Overs, like Aweko did. Despite only allowing 9 runs in her four Overs, Sarah Akiteng had the best economy of 2.25. Irene Alumo, the first bowler, gave up 14 as many wickets as Anyipo and Mbabazi, while Aweko gave up 10. There were three runouts, and wicketkeeper Kevin Awino was involved in each one. Both the bowling and fielding teams did a good job, but Uganda’s batting issue presented itself once more.By the time the board read 7 Overs in the second Inning, Uganda had already lost five wickets, giving the impression that Hong Kong had read from the same script. At this point, the Victoria Pearls had scored a respectable 47 runs. The chase appeared to be a done deal; in fact, Uganda needed 22 runs from 74 balls at one point. But no, it was not over yet, […]
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development shows that Uganda’s population is expected to reach 100 million by 2050. The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, shared this information during the Labour Annual Conference in Kampala. A new research conducted by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, has revealed that […]
The management of Mulago National Referral Hospital has said it needs about shs 10 billion to repair and maintain machines whose non-functionality has affected care at the facility Yesterday, 27th. April. 2023, Mrs. Byanyima The acting executive director of Mulago Hospital, Dr Rosemary Byanyima said they are expediting processes to restore the functionality of the […]
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Amb.Abbey Walusimbi has urged Muslims in Luweero to take advantage of government programs for their own benefit. The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Amb. Abbey Walusimbi has urged Muslims in Luweero to take advantage of government programs for their own benefit. “Government has initiated several development projects […]
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has summoned the Inspector General of Police, John Martin Okoth Ochola over continuous harassment and brutality meted out against female Members of Parliament by Uganda Police. The Uganda Human Rights Commission has summoned the Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola over continuous harassment and brutality meted out against […]
Concerns Raised over Democracy and Human Rights by parliament as Female MPs Face Arrest and Brutality by Police. Deputy speaker of parliament Hon Thomas Tayebwa wondered what kind of police officers such could and whether they are representing the image of government. The female opposition MPs were arrested by the police outside the parliament gate […]
President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh arrived in Uganda ahead of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Summit on Regional Security. President Yoweri Museveni received the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who called on him yesterday Wednesday 26th April, 2023 at State House, Nakasero. The Somali leader is in the country for the […]
High Court of Uganda upholds Central Bank’s ban on cryptocurrency transactions, stating that crypto assets are illegal and unrecognized under the National Payment Systems Act. On the 29th of April 2022, the Bank of Uganda issued a circular stating that it had not licensed any institution to sell the crypto currencies or to facilitate the […]
