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Eight exciting businesses that help to tackle climate change in Uganda have been selected to join the first phase of Climate Finance Accelerator Uganda (CFA). The CFA is a UK sponsored programme that brings together stakeholders who can develop and finance climate projects at scale. Currently operating across 10 countries, this is the first year being run in Uganda and the successful projects were chosen from over 160 applications. The projects come from the waste, transport, energy and agriculture, forestry and other land uses (AFOLU) sectors and have the potential to benefit communities across Uganda. The projects are seeking over USD 90…
The survivors of deadly Thalidomide disaster in Uganda have taken a bold stance, seeking compensation from the British and German governments. These Victims are members of the Thalidomide Survivors Uganda association, representing People With Disabilities (PWDs), have petitioned Uganda’s Prime Minister, Hon. Robbinah Nabbanja, urging her intervention in their quest for justice. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, the devastating effects of thalidomide manifested globally, affecting over 10,000 children across 46 nations, Uganda included. This drug, initially heralded as a medical breakthrough, was developed by the German pharmaceutical company Grunenthal and licensed in the United Kingdom in 1958. However,…
Uganda’s First 5G Network, Airtel Uganda has today awarded 14 top-performing pupils in four of their adopted schools in the recently released Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results. The announcement was made at Airtel Uganda offices during the rewarding ceremony where top performers were recognized. The event underscored the importance of collaboration between the private sector and educational institutions in fostering a conducive learning environment. For the 9th Year running, Airtel Uganda has rewarded top PLE performers with a secondary school start-up kit as they advance to the next level of their education journey. Schools supported under this initiative include; Sseke…
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has criticised public and private secondary school owners for charging exorbitant school fees. The new school term re-opened this week and the media has been awash with school fees’ structures of various schools across the country with some learning institutions charging as high as Shs4 million per term. The charges further come to light, ahead of the selection of students to join Senior One. While chairing the House on Wednesday, 07 February 2024, Tayebwa re-echoed the urgency of addressing the issue, saying that schools that have defied previous government directives need to be reprimanded.“This is…
Government has been urged to take affirmative action to improve the livelihoods of Ugandans in the Karamoja sub-region. Among key interventions, that a committee report noted ought to be taken, include providing adequate options for water for production as well as ensuring security in the region. Hon. Stella Atyang (NRM, Moroto District Woman Representative) said efforts to improve harvests in Karamoja can be executed through government interventions to improve access to water for food production. AUDIO Atyanga She observed that most of the water schemes in place cater for animals. “If government would invest in irrigation schemes for Karamoja to…
School fees payments have undergone a remarkable transformation, moving from traditional bank queues to a swift and convenient process. Now, with just a few taps on your phone, you can effortlessly settle your child’s fees from wherever you are – be it at home or work. Embrace the ease and say goodbye to long queues.Below is a guideline on how you can access school payment via Airtel Money. Q1: How can one pay school fees on Airtel Money? Parents or guardians can use either a smartphone or a basic feature phone to make payments directly to participating schools. There’s…
MultiChoice marks the return of the acclaimed action-packed drama Hudson & Rex,which is returning for its highly anticipated sixth season on Universal TV (DStv Channel 174 and GOtv Channel 354). The show stars John Reardon (TRON: Legacy, Scary Movie 4) as Detective Charlie Hudson and Diesel vom Burgimwald (Canadian Screen Awards with Samantha Bee, The Up & Adam Show) as his extraordinary German Shepherd partner, Rex. The new season promises 16, one-hour episodes of suspense, mystery, and heartwarming moments, every Tuesday at 7PM from 6 February exclusively on Universal TV. In the sixth season, Detective Charlie Hudson and his remarkable…
A section of members of parliament is concerned over the proposed merger of government agencies as the state focuses on saving Shs1 trillion from the rationalization. Ntenjeru South Member of Parliament, Mr Patrick Nsanja, is opposed to the merger, saying services will not easily reach the grassroots because of bureaucracy in ministries During the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus, President Museveni urged members of parliament to support the merger of more than 30 government agencies, saying the strategic move will result in significant savings of at least Shs1 trillion annually for the nation. However, Nsanja said the issue is…
In a significant development, President Yoweri Museveni is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Judiciary Twin-Tower on 9th this month. The twin-tower project, a testament to architectural prowess and efficient management, has been overseen by Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, who successfully led its completion within a record time of four years.Notably, this remarkable achievement includes overcoming the challenges posed by a two-year-long global pandemic that had severe economic implications. The Judiciary Twin-Tower project has been a cornerstone in the government’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure and providing a conducive environment for the judicial system. With a vision for an advanced and efficient…
Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju has called for the establishment of an evacuation fund that will be used to rescue Ugandans who report cases of mistreatment. He made the remarks on Wednesday during the consideration of a report from the Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development. Ssemujju said that instead of fighting with recruitment agencies, a fund should be created as a lasting solution, warning that a total ban on labour export will escalate unemployment levels in the country. “The amount of money we are receiving from these girls is more than the money we get from all crops…