Uganda
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:58:41 GMTFrom Wife Beater to Promoter of Peaceful Conflict Resolution, Thanks to Ugandan Boys Club
[UNFPA] NAKAPIRIPIRIT -- Ngiro Markson, 27, admits he was not an exemplary husband before he joined The Windmill Boys Club: "I was very violent. I would drink excessive [amounts of] alcohol and beat up my wife," he said.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:33:06 GMTU.S. Anti-Abortionists Tell African Women Dangerous 'Abortion Pill Reversal' Works
[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- An investigation into the practice of telling women that about 'Abortion pill reversal' (APR) - a controversial treatment first developed by a California-based family physician - has revealed that a American anti-abortioni...
Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:48:53 GMTMP Odonga Otto Denied Bail, Remanded to Gulu Prison
[Monitor] By Ivan Tolit
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:35:20 GMTUganda Confirms New Covid Strains
[Monitor] Government has confirmed that Uganda has registered Covid-19 cases with the South African strain B1 351 and Nigerian variant B.1.525.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:42:21 GMTUganda Postpones Pipeline Deal Signing Over Magufuli's Death
[East African] Uganda on Wednesday announced that the signing of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline deal and launch of other projects has been deferred to next month, following the death of Tanzanian president John Pombe Magufuli.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:14:55 GMTBobi Wine Hails Tanzania's Peaceful Power Transition
[Daily News] Uganda's National Unity Platform leader, Bobi Wine has hailed Tanzania's peaceful transition of power in the midst of tragedy.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:10:16 GMTMinistry to Recruit HIV Counsellors for Workers
[Monitor] The Ministry of Gender has proposed recruitment of HIV counsellors in all public institutions across the country.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:33 GMTOne Killed As Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc
[Monitor] An 85-year-old man died while more than 30 households were left homeless following a hailstorm in Ibuje Sub-county, Apac District, on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Binayo Olam, a resident of Adak A Cell, Alenga Ward in Ibuje Town C...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:33 GMTMP Otto Spends Third Day in Detention Over Assault
[Monitor] By Ivan Tolit
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:32 GMTAuditor General Asks Ura to Close Six Bank Accounts
[Monitor] The Auditor General has asked Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to close six accounts spread in different commercial banks.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:32 GMTUneb Briefs 749, 000 Pupils Today As Ple Exams Kick Off
[Monitor] Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) will today brief 749, 811 Primary Seven candidates ahead of their national examinations on Tuesday.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:32 GMTDid MPs Jump Queue On Covid Jab?
[Monitor] The Ministry of Health yesterday commenced the vaccination of all Members of Parliament (MPs) and staff irrespective of their age, deviating from its original plan.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:32 GMTManufacturers Want Tax On Medical Gas Waived
[Monitor] Gas manufacturer have said government should consider waiving taxes on medical and other gases.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:32 GMTMPs Ask Uganda to Emulate Magufuli's Anti-Graft Policy
[Monitor] Lawmakers yesterday asked authorities in Uganda to emulate fallen Tanzania President John Pombe Magufuli's stamina in the fight against corruption.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:29 GMTCold Malawi Flames Await Uganda Cranes
[Monitor] Not since 2010 have the Flames made the grade for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:36:48 GMTCoffee Exports Increase Despite Covid-19 Market Disruptions
[East African] Uganda's coffee exports have defied coronavirus market disruptions for a straight second month recording growth in value and volume.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:35:22 GMTCourt to Decide Kasango Burial Place Today
[Monitor] By Juliet Kigongo
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:35:22 GMTHelp Govt Regulate Construction, Judge Tells Architects
[Monitor] The newly inaugurated Architects Registration Board must help government to design laws and bylaws to supervise, regulate and control the construction industry in Uganda, according to Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:35:22 GMTGovt to Establish Covid Taskforce At Village Level
[Monitor] In a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus in the country, the government plans to establish a Covid-19 taskforce in every village to accelerate awareness.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:35:21 GMTOtuke Accident Claims Three Lives
[Monitor] Three women have been confirmed dead following a fatal accident in Otuke District Thursday morning.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:16:08 GMTCovid-19 Lessons for Local Governments
[Independent (Kampala)] PHOEBE ATUKUNDA | For one year now, Local Governments (LGs) in Uganda and the rest of the world have had to operate amidst challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, several activities such as council meetings wer...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:23:43 GMTMP Kicks Hubby Out of Matrimonial Home
[Nairobi News] A Ugandan lawmaker sensationally kicked her husband out of their matrimonial home in Kampala on Wednesday in an incident that hogged media headlines.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:33 GMTWafula Challenges Dhamuzungu for Hockey Presidency
[Monitor] Uganda Hockey Association (UHA) general secretary Phillip Wafula, has broken ranks to take on incumbent Lydia Sanyu Dhamuzungu for presidency.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:32 GMTUganda Parliament Honours U-20 Hippos, Star Athlete Cheptegei
[Monitor] Parliament took time off to honour the achievements of the U-20 national football team Hippos - that finished as runners-up in the Africa Cup in Mauritania earlier this month.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:31 GMTUca Offer 12 More Contracts, Namibia Schedule Released
[Monitor] By Allan Darren Kyeyune
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:35:21 GMTActivist Accuses Police of Mishandling Case of Girl Who Lost Arm
[Monitor] A human rights activist has accused police and judicial officers at the High Court in Mbale District of mismanaging a case of attempted murder of a 16-year-old girl.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:00:27 GMTFirst Person - 'No Daughter of Mine Will Be Cut'
[UN News] Like 95 per cent of women in her Ugandan community, Margaret Chepoteltel underwent female genital mutilation (FGM) as a child, subjecting her to lifelong health problems. Today, she is raising awareness of the dangers of FGM, as part of a U...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:02:43 GMTUgandan Internet Users Unaware of Digital Rights
[Observer] A report by civil society organization, Unwanted Witness, indicates that Ugandans are unaware of their digital rights yet the government is pulling all stops to violate them, writes FRANK KISAKYE.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:02:41 GMTFive Ugandan Startups Featured in Global Review
[Observer] Five Ugandan startups; Volcano Coffee, Uganics Repellants, MScan, Flip Africa and Ori Rides have been featured in the internationally-acclaimed Yale Africa Startup Reviews #YASR30, write SAMUEL KITARA & NAMWANJA LOUIS KIZITO.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:59:40 GMTEntebbe Hospital About to Finish Its Covid-19 Vaccines Allocation
[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- More than 300 people have so far received the COVID-19 jab at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. Those that have been vaccinated include health workers, teachers, security officers and the elderly.