Author: Johnson Thembo
The Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) and the Parliamentary Forum for Youth Affairs have endorsed a campaign by civil society organizations to curb sexual abuse. The campaign dubbed ‘My Body, My Consent’ pioneered by civil society activists is based on seeking justice for victims of sexual violence that includes among others rape and defilement. The National Youth Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum for Youth Affairs, Hon. Anna Adeke Ebaju said many victims especially women have been disappointed by the justice systems and this move will act and seek justice against those who have perpetrated the crime.…
Celebrated Kampala Parents School continues to make records in the area of imparting and transforming the young generation. This was witnessed today during the release of Primary Living Examination (PLE) for the year 2019, Uganda National Examination (UNEB) at the school’s main hall. Besides have the State of the art facility, Kampala Parents proved that they exceed mere anticipations when they excelled with close to 80%. 15 pupils scored aggregate four, 16 passed with aggregate 5 while 22 scored aggregate 6. A total number of 172 pupils passed in first grade while 54 came in second division. The headmistress…
Among the top destinations to be visited in Uganda while on a Uganda Safari is Rwenzori Mountains national park with the great unique experience of trekking the Rwenzori Mountains with unique safari add on like Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest national Park, game Drive in Queen Elizabeth national park . This is the reason why Uganda is ranked as top most adventure destination in East Africa & Africa at large. Dreaming of Trekking Rwenzori Mountains. Have you ever dreamt of trekking to the Uganda’s highest peak found in Rwenzori Mountains? Weaving through the Bujuku valley, Trekking to the Margherita peak is the most…
Uganda National Examinations Board [UNEB] has withheld results of about 1,512 candidates who sat Primary Leaving Examinations in 2019, pending investigations. UNEB Executive Secretary, Dan Odongo, revealed this Friday during the release of PLE results at Kampala Parents School in Naguru, Kampala. Odongo says the number is much lower than the 3,346 withheld in 2018 PLE. Following the fake papers circulated on Social Media prior to the exams, Odongo says markers found in some candidates’ scripts excuses such as “this is not the paper we are to do,” “this is not our examination,” etc. Pupils with disabilities shine Results indicate…
The Minister for Water and Environment Sam Cheptoris has inaugurated four new NWSC Board members at the NWSC IREC building in Bugolobi. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Cheptoris expressed joy towards the excellent service delivery levels and the management of NWSC. “I’m extremely happy with the performance of NWSC and i appreciate the strategic guidance the previous board has offered to the management team. I implore you to work towards serving more Ugandans as we work towards access to safe water for all.” he said He called upon the new board members to use the previous success stories of the…
The New year has already started with blessings and opportunities for celebrated scholar Mr. Joseph N. Biribonwa. Biribonwa who doubles as Victoria University Kampala’s Vice Chairperson of the University Council was approved as new National Identity Registration Authority (NIRA) board chairman. The good news could not taken behind doors, a move that influenced Victoria University to congratulate Mr. Joseph N. Biribonwa upon his new assignment. “We at Victoria University congratulate our Vice Chairperson of the University Council, Mr. Joseph N. Biribonwa upon his new assignment as the new Chairperson of the Governing Board of the National Identification and Registration Authority…
On Monday 20th January 2020, the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will host 21 African leaders in London for the UK-Africa Investment Summit (UK-AIS). His Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will attend, alongside a delegation of senior Ugandan Ministers and officials ready to create new lasting partnerships that will deliver more investment, jobs and growth between the UK and Uganda. Ten leading members of the Ugandan private sector will also be there to make their voices heard and to pursue new deals and opportunities. The UK understands the value of trade and investment partnerships in Africa. Africa is home to…
MTN is set to reward its customers who have embraced paying for their goods and services using the Telecom giant’s mobile payment platform, MTN MoMo Pay. MoMo Pay is an MTN service that allows customers to pay for their goods and services directly from their mobile money accounts using their mobile devices at no cost. Retailers and businesses receive the payments for the goods and services instantly. Up to 20 customers will be selected from a draw to participate in a trolley dash where they shall be allowed to shop merchandise of up to 1 million shillings in 60 seconds.…
Though scholars say that beauty lies in the hands of the beholder, I have come to realize that sometimes good things are always good just like the beauty of mountain Rwenzori can’t be traded for anything. Seated on 996 sq km, Mountain Rwenzori also known as “Mountains of the Moon” is found in Western Uganda along the Democratic Republic of Congo border. Mountain Rwenzori is home to Africa’s 3rd, 4th and 5th highest mountains only kept apart by deep gorges (Mount Stanley 5,109m, Mount Speke 4,890m, Mount Baker 4,843m) respectively. These peaks come after Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mount Kenya that…
President Museveni has today presided over the swearing-in of new ministers, with a strong caution to them against involvement in corruption. He also said the youthful appointees to Cabinet should learn from their older colleagues and serve the country diligently. The ministers sworn in are: Rafael Magyezi (Local government) & Judith Nabakooba (ICT). State ministers: Beatrice Anywar (Environment), Helen Adoa (Fisheries), Robinah Nabanjja (Health), Denis Obua (Sports), Peter Ogwang (ICT) and Molly Kamukama (Economic Monitoring).