When old-timers and newcomers gather to celebrate the 100th birthday, old-timers will reflect on and remember the good Kigezi High School days and its culture that they, like historians, are trying to preserve for coming generations to enjoy.
The bank says Uganda needs 3-4 billion dollars for climate finance in the next ten years but that money is not flowing as expected. It says the private sector has contributed only 26 million dollars or 3.4%.
Edward Sennoga, Second Lead Economist for the AfDB’s East African office said there is an opportunity for Uganda to earn from its newly found oil but time was running out.
Benjamin Njia, the Vice President of Technical at the Uganda Athletics Federation, expressed confidence in the selected team based on their previous international race performances. He mentioned that during their preparations, the team showed great potential and capability to defend the nation in this anticipated event.
Justice Irene Mulyagonja, who delivered the lead judgment, stated, "The Deputy Speaker/Among ought to have resolved the question of her interest in the matter as soon as possible in the public interest as it is required by the Code of Conduct of Members of Parliament in the Rules. When she did not do so, she acted in conflict of interest and reflected that she was biased.”
The fifteen-year-old Child Rights Advocate and a valued member of the Children's Advisory Council was granted a five-minute platform to address the Council via Zoom on behalf of all the children of the world.
Esther Kyozira, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIP), said although more learners are in classrooms, it has been established that their presence in school is more about passing time rather than gaining the education necessary to unlock their full potential.
Gava Twinamatsiko, Nyabubare village LC1 Chairman says that locals watched with no help as fire ravaged trees but feared to cross into the land to avoid being harmed by armed Congolese refugees deployed there.
In November last year, Sheik Balinda, the Imam of Madina Faizan Mosque in Lira City led a group of Lango Muslims who defected from the Old Kampala Muslim Administration. He was then appointment the Assistant Supreme Kadhi of the Greater Lango Muslim District Administration.
Brig. Okoya who was Uganda Army's Second Infantry brigade commander was shot dead along with his wife Anna Akello Okoya at his home in Koro village, then Gulu District, now Omoro District.
In his message, Sheik Balinda promised to respect his top leadership and to work in line with the rules and regulations of the Kibuli Muslim Administration. He called for Unity among all Muslims saying it is time they put all differences aside and focus on development.
The new UBOS inflation report, for the year ending September 2023, indicates that the inflation rate has risen to 0.7 percent, up from the 0.6 that was recorded last month, though at a slower pace.
Dr. Paulina Chiwangu, UN Women Country Representative in Uganda, says when women lag behind, it is not only the women who suffer, but the effect is on the whole population or the economy.
Barbara Nalunkenge, the Masaka District Commercial Officer in a program status report to the district council revealed that several Parish Chiefs and Parish Development Committee are failing to execute their duties in time due lack of computers and internet bundles to keep them running.
Justice George Okello said that everyone stands to gain when businesses thrive noting that the government takes deliberate measures for tax incentives, especially the amendments of waiving interests and tax grace periods during the COVID-19 period.
