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President Yoweri Museveni has today officially launched the Quiin Abenakyo Foundation at the Sheraton Hotel. Founded by Miss World Africa, Quiin Abenakyo, the foundation seeks to fight child marriages and curb teenage pregnancies. Its patron is the Rt Hon Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga. Speaking to the congregation, president called for intensive fight against teenage pregnancies which are largely due to culture, poverty while the Aids scourge also sent many underage girls into early marriages since they had no adults to fend for them. “To stem these, the government has provided universal primary and secondary education. When we keep girls…
he Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has requested the President to fulfill pledges he made to women groups in Bugiri during the last election campaigns. Kadaga said this at the launch of the Agnes Taaka Foundation in Bugiri on Saturday, 23 November 2019. The foundation is created based on the theme, ‘No Woman Should Die While Giving Birth’ and is a brainchild of Bugiri Woman MP, Hon Agnes Taaka that is used for skilling young girls and women to help them create their own employment. Kadaga said that the President ought to fulfill the women’s pledge of shs50 million since…
Government, through National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has given out 26 tractors to selected farmers groups and associations in the Busoga region to boost commercial farming. The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga handed over the tractors to the different groups on Friday, 22 November, 2019 at the Luuka District headquarters. Kadaga asked the farmers to properly utilise the tractors in order to boost commercial agriculture and alleviate poverty. “I do not want to see or hear that the tractors are being used to ferry people back and forth or transport merchandise because that will defeat the purpose of the struggle…
After donating to Entebbe the previous weekend, Fortebet over last weekend visited South Buganda and gave out lots of goodies. The gifts handover was conducted by Fortebet’s Media Manager, John Nanyumba and witnessed by the area mayor, Moses Sserunjogi. Fortebet gave out a number of gifts worth over 10,000,000/= to the people in Kasesero, Mutukula, Ssanje, Kalissizo and Kyotera. The gifts included life jackets to over 50 fishermen at Kasensero landing site, reflector jackets to tens of bodaboda riders and at its branches, Fortebet gave out a number of phones, T-shirts, caps, wristbands among others. The give back kicked off…
As several political aspirants continue drowning into worries of whether the looming 2021 general elections shall fall their side or remain in wishes, Usuk county lawmaker Hon. Peter Ogwang has started lighting up his chances of bouncing back to the August House. During the weekend, the vibrant legislator hosted the hosted Bishop Eciru Oliach of Soroti Catholic Diocese. This was after officially opening Christ the King Catholic Parish in Olilim, Katakwi. During the session, the Bishop confirmed 259 children and wedded about 20 couples, a move that put a smile on several households. Bishop Eciru prayed for all political aspirants…
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has revealed its preliminary lists of nominees for the 2019 African men’s and women’s Player of the Year awards. 30 names have been revealed for the men’s category, with 10 of the nominees playing in the English Premier League. Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, who has won the men’s title for the last two years, is joined on the list by his two Liverpool team-mates, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Guinea’s Naby Keita, following their European Champions League success. Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez, who helped Algeria win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, is…
Kyadondo East Member of Parliament Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine has this morning bagged another prestigious accolade. This is less than a fortnight when the president hopeful appeared on the Time Magazine Most Influential Icons. The ‘Kasukali Keko’ singer could not keep the excitement to himself and shared via his online platforms after the mega announcement. “Humbling recognition from the African Young Leaders’ Summit, 2019. I am grateful to all young leaders across Africa who selected me for this award. I dedicate it to all comrades and friends who sacrifice daily to see that Uganda and Africa get…
For the 16th time, thousands of Ugandans and people from the neighboring countries took part in the MTN Kampala Marathon (MKM). Held under the theme “For a good cause”, the proceeds from the marathon will go to improving maternal health across the country. Participants took part in a full marathon (42km), Half marathon (21km), 10km run and the differently abled participated in the 5Km wheelchair race. The wheelchair race that was previously held a weekend before the main marathon event was also held today foster inclusiveness. Special attention was made to ensure every participant has a vest that fits and…
Renowned lawmaker Hon. James Kakooza has challenged opposition supporters to focus on other things but leave president to lead Uganda in peace. Speaking while appearing on a radio talkshow, the Kabuula County Member of Parliament said that there is no reason why people should replace a best performer. He added that age is just a number, therefore whoever thinks that Museveni needs to retire on that ground then must relax and “cut pressure.” “The strength of man is not determined by his age or the way he looks but on the way he feels about himself. A man of 80…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has appealed to Government to consider funding the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as is done with the routine national immunization campaigns. Kadaga said that the annual budget of shs200 million set 15 years ago for the FGM campaigns is not enough, saying there is still need for sustained and intensified campaigns. She tasked parliamentary committees to ensure budget increases in the next budgeting session. “I told government that this year I want to see the budget for advocacy on FGM; I told the Committees of Health, Budget and Women Caucus that they…