BBC | Six people have died from an outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, the health minister has announced. Sabin Nsanzimana said most of the victims were healthcare workers in the intensive care unit. Twenty cases have been identified since the outbreak was confirmed on Friday. Marburg, with a fatality rate of up to 88%, …
Pastor Aloysius Bugingo of House of Prayer Ministries has commended General Salim Saleh for transforming Kapeka into a bustling industrial park that he says is providing employment to Uganda’s youth. Preaching to his congregation in Bwaise, Pastor Bugingo expressed his admiration for the work being done at Kapeka, comparing its development to that of industrial …
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President Yoweri Museveni has declared war on money lenders, labeling them as criminals exploiting the vulnerable. His remarks came during a visit to Kiryandongo district, where he inaugurated the Karuma Dam on Thursday. “We will crush these operations,” he asserted, highlighting a growing concern as many Ugandans fall victim to unregulated lending practices that impose …
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Statistics body, UBOS has announced that it will release the final 2024 census results this week. UBOS released preliminary results of the census in June indicating that the total population currently stands at 45.9 million. Addressing journalists on Monday, UBOS spokesperson, Didacus Okoth said in accordance with the census roadmap, they are now ready to …
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has launched its innovative regional door-to-door tax education initiative in Kasese, under the hashtag #TujengeUganda. This program aims to enhance tax awareness and compliance among local communities, beginning with the vibrant areas of Mpondwe, Bwera, Kisinga, and Hima. The decision to undertake door-to-door tax education stems from a critical need …
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The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the timetable for the 2024 national examinations, marking the introduction of the first cohort of candidates for the New Lower Secondary Curriculum (NLSC). The four major exams this year, known as the 4Es, include the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) under both the new and old …
The State Minister for Higher Education, Dr. John Chrysestom Muyingo, has urged residents of Bumanika constituency to prioritise improving their livelihoods rather than getting swept up in the political fervor surrounding the upcoming 2026 general elections. He made the call during a ceremony at St. Bruno Sserunkuuma Catholic Church in Kikyusa Parish, Kasana-Luwero Diocese. Speaking …
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NATIONAL | Former Presidential Press Secretary Francis Onapito Ekomoloit is dead. Flight Captain Mike Mukula, in a post on X, said confirmed the death of the former journalist, legislator and corporate affairs manager at Nile Breweries Ltd. Mr Mukula, one of the opinion leaders in Teso sub-region where Onapito hailed from, said “the rest of …
KAMPALA | Former Minister for Finance and senior economist Ezra Suruma has dismissed concerns that mobile money services pose a threat to Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). Speaking at the 9th Annual National SACCO Conference in Kampala, Dr Suruma emphasized that mobile money offers an opportunity for SACCOs to expand their reach and improve …
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The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has commenced a nationwide effort to identify and train Vote Protectors in preparation for the 2026 General Elections. Spearheaded by Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the Office of the National Chairperson (ONC), the initiative aims to safeguard the party’s votes and ensure the integrity of the …
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