October 29, 2024

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) led by Joseph Kabuleta has urged Parliament to set aside regional and tribal biases, emphasising national unity and equitable policy-making. Speaking to the media in Kampala, NEED’s national spokesperson, Moses Matovu, expressed concern over rising tribal divisions within Parliament, pointing to recent remarks by Speaker Anitah Annet Among. He …

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The Ministry of Health, in partnership with key stakeholders, has launched a comprehensive program to address the urgent issue of sickle cell disease (SCD) among children in Uganda. The “Integrating and Scaling up Sickle Cell Disease Care in Primary Health Services” program, which aims to improve early detection and care for SCD, will kick off …

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The State Minister for Youth, Balam Barugahara, emphasized the importance of community support in shaping the lives of young people at the 4th National Safe-Motherhood Pre-Youth Conference. Organized by the Ministry of Health and partners, this event demonstrated Uganda’s commitment to improving youth health and wellbeing. “Young people, especially girls, face significant challenges, including teenage …

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned government scientists’ plans to take early retirement following recent salary enhancements. In a statement on his social media platform, Museveni expressed disappointment and outrage, labeling the scientists as “traitors.” “I fought to improve your pay so that you work for your people in your field, not to facilitate …

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Uganda Prisons Service has proudly furnished Makerere University’s newly established Ivory Tower main boardroom with high-quality furniture crafted by inmate artisans. “This partnership showcases our inmates’ exceptional skills and craftsmanship, transforming lives and contributing to Uganda’s development,” said Frank Baine, Uganda Prisons Service spokesperson. The collaboration underscores BUBU (Buying Uganda, Building Uganda) initiative’s impact. “By …

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