The financial institutions include, KCB Bank Uganda, The Islamic Corporation for Development of Private Sector (ICD Development Bank, African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) and The Standard Bank of South Africa.
The Red Cross Spokesperson, Irene Nakasita, has confirmed that two minors were found dead in their submerged rental room due to the floods. These have been identifed as Otim Kisa Eliza (3 years old) and Ochaka Chon (11 months old). Additionally, a 35-year-old man was also recovered dead in the floods in the same area of Mulimira zone along the Northern Bypass.
Rashid Mwesigye, a medical entomologist consultant at Sightsavers Uganda, a non-governmental organization fighting neglected tropical diseases says most people still believe elephantiasis and hydrocele diseases are caused by witchcraft or stepping on charms.
Generally, Ugandans have become accustomed to unstable supply especially during the rainy season, and this is one of the factors that caused constant bashing of Umeme.
The 12.8km road covers two sections; from Okuru to Alolololo trading center, covering 6.5kms then 6.3kms from Alolololo to Okomo trading center and is being funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) through the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Local Government.
According to him, as the leading opposition party, the NUP had a grand opportunity to champion logical amendments in the election laws ahead of the next election cycle, and the chance was lost in what he describes as petty squabbles.
Buwembo is hopeful that NUP will trust him with the ticket since the incumbent Mukasa has fallen out with the party’s leadership. But he faces serious competitors for NUP ticket other than Mukasa. These include famous comedian and musician, Reign as well Eugenia Nassolo who has since crossed back to NUP.
In December, the Agago District Commission advertised for 62 positions in different departments, but the Public Service Commission considered only positions in the education and health departments.
Doctor Agaba Byamukama, the Nakasongola District Health Officer, said that due to increased demand for maternal services, the district approached William Whyte, a Scottish fisherman who had earlier set up other projects to help them in constructing a maternity ward.
Batambwire crashed on Thursday last week when he was riding a police Motor Cycle Reg. No UP 8475 Yamaha Blue, heading to Dokolo Central Police Station for morning briefing.
Former Buikwe District LC5 Chairman Mathias Kigongo addressed the youth, attributing the rise in drug abuse and criminal behavior to parental neglect. He pointed out that excessive freedom and lack of guidance have led many young people to make poor choices
Leading a team from the Labour Ministry, Anyakun stated that available reports indicate that two casual labourers and a supervisor lost their lives near the boiler area in the past three months.
In 2024, UMSC launched a Shillings 700 million initiative using internally generated funds to promote self-sustainability across the ten Muslim regions.
Speaking at a stakeholders' conference held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Archbishop Flynn Secondary School, Rev. Fr. Robert Odong, the Education Secretary of Gulu Archdiocese revealed that out of 629 Catholic-founded schools, 453 primaries, 32 secondaries, and 20 tertiary institutions, only 10% of pupils from Catholic primary schools transition to secondary schools.
According to Joe Oloya, the Aswa East Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Dr. Abaho reported for duty on Monday morning, and performed his duties until 6:00 pm when he retired to the Staff quarters.
The ward, which was expanded with the support of Bethany Kids, a non-governmental organization, also saw an increase in the number of beds from 15 to 30.
Dr Jasper Nidoi, a researcher at Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI), explains that according to research, TB is more prevalent in men than women due to risk factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, places of work and poor health-seeking behaviors.
One of the victims identified as Ronald Munyasonza, 50, was shot dead while his son, Bosco Twikunda, 23, was shot and critically injured in the leg when the NFA enforcement team comprising of the Uganda peoples Defense forces (UPDF) and the police reportedly opened fire at them while at their home in Rwenkobe village, Kaseeta parish in Kabwoya sub-county, Kikuube district on Sunday afternoon at around 12:30 p.m.
