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At least 13 people perish on Uganda’s roads due to accidents, while about 35 more get injured daily, the Traffic Police spokesperson, Michael Kananura, has said. “Those who survive with permanent injuries are more than those who die,” he said, appealing to motorists to exercise caution and utmost discipline while driving to protect vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. “Last year, we lost about 4,806 people in road crashes, and out of these, 60% were youth,” Kananura said. Kananura made the remarks at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) headquarters during the third edition of the Kampala Cycling…
The Government has decried the actions of some households around Kampala and Wakiso districts that have undermined the 2024 national population census agenda. Chris Mukiza, the executive director at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), condemned the action of setting dogs on pre-census enumerators, yet they are not criminals. Mukiza confirmed to the officials that at least two of his officials were bitten by dogs that were set on them in Wakiso district. He was presiding over the start of a nine-day induction of census trainers from all over the country at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala on Thursday last…
At least 158 secondary education colleges from across the country have been cleared to compete in the 9th edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC)—an annual youth entrepreneurship skilling challenge. Sam Mwogeza, the Executive Head for Personal & Private Banking at Stanbic Bank presided over the ceremony to flag off this year’s competition with a call on parents and schools to support their children to effectively prepare their projects to improve their competitiveness. “Entrepreneurship is the only sustainable solution for us to address the endemic challenge of unemployment among our youth. As a brand that is at the forefront…
The trade ministry permanent secretary, Geraldine Ssali, finds herself in yet another scandal after she, together with her bodyguard, allegedly assaulted the ministry’s senior legal officer, Sandra Aneno. The fracas between Ssali and Aneno took place on Friday evening at the ministry’s head offices at Farmers’ House on Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala. Ssali immediately interdicted Aneno, accusing her of unbecoming behaviour. Aneno reported the case at the Kampala Central Police Station. Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed the incident had been reported. Aneno said she was receiving treatment following the assault. “I reported the matter on Friday evening…
Ugandan private sector firms have registered a deterioration in business conditions during March, thereby ending a 16-month upward improvement sequence in the health of the private sector. The overall decline was driven by renewed contractions in output and new orders, as customer demand was reportedly hampered by less money in circulation and reduced purchasing power. Nonetheless, firms remained confident that business activity will increase over the next months, with employment and input buying rising further. Despite an improvement in lead times for inputs, greater demand for materials and rising employment led to an increase in overall cost burdens. At the…
Revellers welcomed the Easter holiday in sytle; with a nostalgic feeling that took them back to the oldies at the Reminisce event held at Kati Kati, Lugogo. Being the eighth in series, the Reminisce is a brainchild of Robert Victor Nsibirwa and Prisca Mutesi, whose dreams of captivating Ugandans with the old school feel got birthed in 2021. “The Reminisce is an experiential event, which brings together lovers of old-school culture to enjoy the good music all the way from the 1960’s to early 90’s as they catch up with friends while enjoying a variety of eats and drinks,”Nsibirwa said.…
MTN Uganda, in a remarkable step towards environmental responsibility and youth empowerment, has today donated 379 electronic items valued at Shs 65 million to Fundi Bots, an organization dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and robotics training. The donation includes 258 Smartphones M671, 39 ZTE Windows LTE Cat6, 41 KAIOS device mobile phones, 6 KVM Machines and server racks, 31 Server and Access points, 2 Avaya servers, and 2 Transmission cabinets. Fundi Bots focuses on STEM and Robotics training, offering extra-curricular learning experiences that extend beyond classroom lessons. Their programs provide skills-based learning outcomes that prepare students for…
In Life, Never Issue a Threat You Cannot Implement – MP Katesh Tells off NUP Sheema Municipality lawmaker Hon. Dickson Kateshumbwa has advised the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) to stop wasting time fighting Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, the party Vice chairperson for Buganda region. Speaking while appearing on the Capital Gang over the weekend the former Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) commissioner said the Makerere, Kavule based political Party is strategically making mistakes that are taking it into self-destruction. Kateshumbwa equated the efforts being used to fight mpuuga like writing on water. He said Mpuuga is well polished and respected…
MTN Uganda, through its charitable arm, the MTN Foundation, has announced a significant contribution to Faces Up Uganda, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing psychosocial support and empowerment of Ugandan youth. The contribution, valued at UGX 20 million, includes five industrial and manual sewing machines, five desktop computers, an Epson sublimation printer, and unlimited internet connectivity for one year. This support, which is part of MTN Changemakers Initiative launched last year, is designed to bolster Faces Up Uganda’s capacity to deliver comprehensive skills training and educational programs to the youth, fostering sustainable community development and economic growth. The industrial…
The authorities in Ivory Coast’s biggest city, Abidjan, have announced a ban on begging to try to combat what they call urban disorder. The city’s Deputy Governor, Vincent N’cho Kouaoh, said begging in all its forms – including the use of handcarts – was forbidden to improve people’s living conditions, ensure their safety and improve traffic flow. In 2013, the interior ministry prohibited begging at street junctions, but it failed to curb the practice. Attempts in other African cities have also resulted in a similar lack of success. The latest ban follows mass evictions and demolitions in several of the…