Asian tour agents explore Uganda’s tourism potential

A group of 28 tour agents from various Asian countries has arrived in Uganda to discover the country’s hidden gems and promote it as a travel destination to a global audience. The agents, representing major tour companies from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and other nations, are expected to tour various potential tourist sites and explore […]

Amuria health workers decry poor staffing and infrastructure

Health workers in Amuria District Local Government have expressed frustration with the state of work and infrastructure in their health units. They report that low staffing levels force them to work longer hours. Additionally, the lack of sufficient working space hampers their efforts, as the current structures are dilapidated and inadequate for the overwhelming number […]

East African leaders urged to prioritize service delivery

The Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja, has called on local governments across East Africa to prioritize service delivery and wealth creation if they are to remain relevant. On the other hand, Uganda’s Local Government Minister, Rafael Magyezi, called for total devolution to empower local governments. Local government ministers and associations are meeting in Kampala this week […]

Challenges in implementing new competition law

A symposium discussing the recently gazetted competition law heard that the application of the law could encounter bottlenecks due to some interpretations, including uncertainty over which agencies will play which roles and the low awareness of policymakers about the competition law. The engagement was held in Kampala and brought together judges, heads of government agencies, […]

Obua says; PDM campaign has recorded success stories

Although the  Parish Development Model and Emyooga programs intended to fight poverty are improving the livelihood of many people, their uptake is still hampered by low repayment of loans.  According to the Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua, an assessment in  Alebtong District indicates that there are several success stories and a lot of failed projects.

Malaria campaign to involve political, cultural leaders

Members of parliament, health workers, cultural leaders, and community health teams have come out to fight malaria to ensure that the disease is drastically reduced. Prof. Peter Waiswa says the region is experiencing maternal and child mortality as well as increased cases of premature and stillbirths due to the high malaria prevalence. Over 150 billion […]

FDC activists vow to press on despite terrorism charges

Thirty-six FDC activists out on bail and facing terrorism charges have vowed to continue advocating for national leadership change despite what they describe as “intimidation” by the government. The call came during their first appearance since their July arrest in Kisumu, Kenya, at the FDC Katonga faction office in Kampala. While in Kenya, the government […]

NITA-U launches consumer protection portal

Consumers and suppliers of online services in Uganda now have a one-stop center through which they can report issues such as overpricing, hidden fees, or tech solutions and services that do not meet standards to the information technology regulator, NITA-U. The portal, launched in the presence of the State Minister for Information Technology and Communication, […]

Government announces new oil exploration zones

The government has once again announced new oil prospects in two regions of the country. State Minister for Energy Okasai Opolot says preliminary exploration studies are being conducted in the Moroto-Kadam and Hoima basins, and he has also invited interested investors to participate. Uganda’s known commercial quantities of crude oil are located in the Albertine […]

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