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By Catherine Kabugho The Minister of State for Environment, Hon Goretti Kitutu has called upon all government stakeholders and the general public to jointly work together in the fight against hazardous climate changes the world is facing. This statement was made during a press conference held at Uganda Media Center on Tuesday as she gave the remarks attained from the launch of the REDD+ Programme for Uganda at COP 23 in Bonn German. Kitutu noted that as the government continues to work towards achieving the middle income status, more efforts need to be imparted in the saving of our nature…
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By Catherine Kabugho The State Minister of Environment, Hon. Mary Goretti Kitutu Kimono, has asked Parliament to give the Ministry powers to regulate the ban of plastics. This follows a recommendation from the report of the Committee on Natural Resources on the National Environment Management Act, 2017 to ban polythene bags below 30 microns. Committee Chair, Kiwanuka Keefa, said the decision to ban the polythene bags below 30 microns was agreed upon by stakeholders in the environment sector, including the National Environment Management Authority, Uganda Manufacturers Association, environmental activists, Kampala City Traders Association and all those involved in the trade…
Senior presidential advisor Tamale Mirundi has described former presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye as a gone and forgotten political actor. Speaking while appearing on Top Radio on Monday evening, Tamale stated that Besigye no longer has anything new to offer Ugandans therefore should not waste people’s time trying to seek for reelection on a position he has lost four consecutive times. Tamale says that the arena now needs new people that can appeal to different groups of people and with hope of bringing triumph home. He also mocks the ruling party faction claiming that the entire opposition force as a…
As its normally said, Airtel Uganda has fully mastered the art of handling the fast changing digital arena. With just days after the introduction of the Freaky Friday Data bang, the smart Network has another exciting data package aimed at simplifying life the dot com subscribers. This Airtel Data OTT packs offers an opportunity to conveniently load data and OTT tax in one recharge. To access this service, follow simple stapes below. “Step 1: Dial *185*2# select Buy Data Bundles (option 2) Step 2: Select either Data For Myself (option 1) or Data For Another Number (option 2) Step 3:…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has presented a report on the status of preparedness of Uganda to host the September 2019 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. Kadaga presented the report to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Committee, meeting in London, UK. Kadaga told the Executive Committee that a functional organizing team had been established by Parliament of Uganda, to execute and monitor the conference activities, with the meeting venue already confirmed. “In our planning meetings so far, the team has recommended Speke Resort Munyonyo as the venue to host conference meetings as well as set up essential support offices,”…
The CEO of Brian White Foundation Mr. Brian Kirumira has challenged Ugandans to stop comparing president Museveni with whoever appears on TV. Speaking to one of our this website, the famous ‘tycoon’ said its wrong for some people to allege that the Head of State is afraid of the Kyadondo East lawmaker Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine. Brian says that president has better things to do for the Pearl of Africa than thinking about the likes of Bobi Wine struggling to get political ground and publicity. “There is nothing like pressure at all, Bobi Wine has no capacity…
Uganda’s leading Telecommunication company Airtel Uganda has this morning reactivated the mood for the highly anticipated FUFA Awards a UGX 100,000,000 million sponsorship. Speaking to the media during the press Conference held at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Remmie Kisakye, the Airtel Head of Brand and Communications said that the company is committed to continue uplifting Ugandan football. “We are ready and we hope you are as well for 17th November, we have done all we can as a brand to make sure the Uganda Cranes are ready for Cape Verde” Remmie Kisakye noted. The Airtel FUFA Awards is happening on…
t Uganda’s Embassy in the UAE has appealed to Members of Parliament to push for an upgrade of the Mission to medium or large-scale status to enable it handle the increased volume of services required in the Middle East. The Embassy located on Al Fala Street in Abu Dhabi, UAE, although not accredited, ends up offering services in both Oman and Bahrain, countries covered by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia due to proximity. With only three staff including an Ambassador and two officers, the embassy serves up to 42,000 Ugandans in UAE; a number going up due to increasing labour exports to…
President Yoweri Museveni has told the people of South Sudan that war should never be used again to solve political arguments between brothers and sisters, saying war is wasteful and this was an unnecessary conflict. “Thank you very much for attending to logic in the end and signing. The grinding stone that the people of South Sudan have been carrying has now been put down. We have performed ceremonies of peace and African ceremonies are very serious. Am sure this is the end of the conflict in South Sudan,” the President said while addressing thousands of people who braved the…