Author: Johnson Thembo
Intern doctors under the Federation for Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI) have implored Parliament to help address a host of grievances affecting their work. The interns, who appeared before the House Committee on Health said that although they were fully fledged doctors offering frontline services in health facilities, they remained the worst paid in the region. “We receive the least salary compared to our counterparts in East Africa such as Kenya where they earn a net pay of Shs5.5 million,” said Dr. Herbert Luswata, an intern at Kawempe Referral Hospital. He said that medical interns in Uganda earned a paltry Shs750,000…
Samitto Bar and Lounge, is the latest Kampala hangout joint has opened doors to another episode of spectacular night life. Located on Naalya hill, Samitto is set to host a grand opening party on 1ST November a session that will be headlined by Singer Vinka, Slick Stuart and Roja among others. According to management, Samitto Lounge will have restaurant, venues for meeting, party and post hangover therapy services that will all come at a greatly subsidized prices. Joan Kimora, Samitto Public Relations Officer said they are ready for the big day on Friday. “We are all set, people should expect…
As you are all aware on the 22/10/2019, police and sister security agencies intercepted 12 female students from the main Gate at Makerere University while rallying other students to join them and march to Parliament, in protest against the fees policy. The policy was approved, following a report by a special Committee of Guild Representatives that recommended for a 15% increment on all Undergraduate programs, in the Academic year 2018/2019. The policy does not affect continuing students. The 12 suspects were taken into protective custody at Wandegeya police station, and released in the evening. The following day of 23/10/2019, the…
Deputy Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah, has commended efforts made by Lalogi Health Centre IV to bring down the number of maternal deaths in Omoro district to zero in 2018. Oulanyah says the new statistics are attributed to committed health workers at the health centre and the improving early response of community members, which brings more hope of good maternal health for the district and the country at large. “This means Uganda has the potential of bringing maternal deaths to zero across the country’s health centres, because this has been illustrated in one district,” said Oulanyah. The Deputy Speaker made the remarks…
Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree of law by Nkumba University. This was during the University’s 22nd graduation ceremony held under the theme: 25 years of academic excellence and professionalism’ at Nkumba University campus on Saturday 26 October, 2019. In her acceptance speech Kadaga expressed her gratitude towards the government of Uganda for liberalising education. “If Nkumba was not in place many Ugandans and foreigners would not have had the chance to access university education,” she said. The Speaker urged the graduands to make use of what they have learned and not only look…
Naomi Ireri vividly remembers the one night stand that left her infected with HIV virus. She had met a man at a restaurant in Nairobi who charmed her so fast. After a week, they agreed to go to a shoddy lodging along Ngong Road and had good times there. Naomi remembers asking the guy if he carried some protection with him. The guys said he didn’t have one but was willing to go downstairs and check if there is some that he can buy. She was the one who asked him to ignore it but strictly told him not to…
Renowned journalist Andrew Mwenda challenged Ugandans to focus on dialogue than use of excessive force to achieve change in our societies. Mwenda comment was a reaction on the going Makerere University Students fees increment that turned chaotic last week after police had brutalized striking students at their halls of residence. Speaking while appearing on NBS TV early this morning, Mwanda noted that problem at the ivory tower is neither with the Vice Chancellor nor the students. “If Prof Barnabas Nawangwe is the problem at Makerere University, who was causing the strikes in the 70s, 80s and 90s?” – Andrew Mwenda…
Total Uganda has also launched the TOTAL QUARTZ Auto Service bay at our new fuel station, #TotalAcacia. This auto service bay employs the latest technology and expert mechanics who will service cars with the best lubricants from oil changes to engine diagnostics and for everything in between. Speaking during the event, Total Managing Director, Mr Obi Imemba said Customer expectations are changing, along with their relationship to energy. “New trends require digitization of the customer experience & greater emphasis on product utility. We are transforming our customers’ expectations & their relationship with energy.” He added that; “In Uganda, we differentiate ourselves as…
Parliament’s Committee on Natural Resources has promised to intensify efforts to deepen water and electricity coverage in Mitooma district. In a whirlwind tour that will take the legislators, led by Chairperson Dr Keefa Kiwanuka (NRM, Kiboga East), to Mitooma, Buhweju districts and surrounding areas, the MPs praised the progress of works and promised fast completion. The Committee is inspecting the progress of rural electrification currently being undertaken by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) through contractors. Kiwanuka set the pace by tasking sight managers from REA to explain delays in erecting poles and transmission lines. “It is good that the REA…