Rotary in Uganda falls under two Districts, 9213 and 9214, which also includes Tanzania. District 9213 brings together a network of nearly 5,000 Rotarians and 2,700 Rotaractors from 129 Rotary and 124 Rotaract Clubs in Uganda.
During her visit, Mayiga applauded Rotary for serving communities worldwide without expecting a reward. The Kingdom premier noted different collaborations they have had with Rotary and commended the organization's different activities within and outside the kingdom.
During his address, President Museveni warned actors who are working for the interests of foreigners. He said that these are both corrupt and traitors and that government is monitoring their activities.
Thousands of pilgrims on Monday converged at the Church of Uganda Martyr's site to celebrate 45 young Christian converts who were burned alive at Namugongo, 138 years ago following orders of Ssekabaka Mwanga.
Former Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament Hon Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal has been laid to rest. She was buried at her marital home in Dug-gudu cell, Alito Town Council in Kole District.
President Yoweri Museveni accorded the fallen MP a state funeral and her body is to spend the night at Parliament. The head of State is expected to attend the vigil. Cecilia Ogwal, 77, has been one of the longest-serving legislators, having served since 1996.
Parliament on Thursday paid tribute to the late Serere County Member of Parliament, Patrick Okabe. During the sitting chaired by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, the late was eulogized as a unifier and God-fearing servant.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni regretted the demise of the former Speaker Oulanyah, saying that if he had known about his ailment, he would have advised him to concentrate on his health.
At the main gate of Parliament, bikers led the convey and later the Speaker, Anita Among Annet, accompanied by her Deputy Thomas Tayebwa, other legislators and staff of Parliament received the body on the step of the house.
Buganda Kingdom has 174 sub-county chiefs and 174 deputies bring the total to 348. At the event held on Wednesday at Bulange Mengo, Kabaka Mutebi presented 20 motorcycles to first 20 beneficiaries.
Emorimor’s final journey back home started on Monday with requiem mass at Nagugongo shrine. On Tuesday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni paid tribute to Osuban, a man he described as an advocate of peace and unity in Teso.
The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II on Monday opened the 29th Lukiiko sitting at Bulange Mengo. At the event, he tasked his Lukiiko and subjects to strongly speak out against different voices aimed at diverting the institution’s efforts in advocating for their rights and property.
The institute, established in 2009, is Uganda's centre for training, research and consultancy in the field of petroleum exploration, recovery, refinement and responsible utilization of Oil and Gas Resources. It is one of the developments towards building skills for Ugandans to benefit from the Oil and Gas sector.
They have in the past days interfaced with communities, Local Council and district leaders, security officials, human rights activities, Ministers, First Lady, Janet Museveni and others on the different challenges faced by Karamoja ranging from Health, Education, insecurity, nutrition, human rights abuse and others.
Some of those that interfaced with the committee are the Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Katumba Wamala, Jennifer Kacha Namuyangu, the Minister of State for Bunyoro Affairs, Bright Rwamirama, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries), Jackson Kafuuzi, the Deputy Attorney General and others.
The others approved on Tuesday are Ruth Nankabirwa, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Vincent Ssempijja Bamulangaki, the Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs, Betty Amongi Ongom, the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development and others.
