Author: Johnson Thembo
KAMPALA — Dr. Miria Rukoza Koburunga Matembe has prayed for the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa and asked God to remove any wrong person around him. “I want to thank you Lord for your son, the Right Honorable Thomas Tayebwa,” Dr. Matembe prayed during a courtesy call to the deputy speaker on Tuesday. Dr. Matembe who worked in the Ugandan government as minister for ethics and integrity from 1998 to 2003, after which time she became a member of the Pan-African Parliament representing Uganda said Tayebwa who is only 41 holds a position of great responsibility and that he…
Speaker Anita Among has directed the Minister for Health to table before the House evidence that allowances of medical interns have been paid. This followed several disputing statements from Members of Parliament after the State Minister for Health, Hon. Margaret Muhanga informed the House that the interns had called off the strike after being paid.“Dentists and doctors were paid shs2.5 million, pharmacists shs2 million and nurses and midwives shs1.5 million,” said Muhanga. The Minister, however, attributed the delay in payment to less funding to the ministry“July and August were paid from the first quarter but releases were inadequate and thus,…
The remarkable performance by Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes has re-ignited discussions on the prioritization of the sports sector with Parliament directing government to ensure funds allocated in the 2022/2023 financial year are released. The She Cranes emerged fifth in the First Five Netball Series in New Zealand over the weekend. The team beat the No.1 ranked Australia 32-30. Speaker Anita Among said that such performances are evidence that government should prioritise sports.“I would like to congratulate our girls and as we go for budgeting, we need to make priority on sports. As women, we should support our…
Uganda Airlines, has said that the national carrier will begin direct flights to Nigeria in December 2022, CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki has stated . Speaking at the 18th AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market in Lagos, Nigeria, Bamuturaki said Uganda Airlines will make Nigeria its first operation in West Africa before expanding into other countries in the region. “I am happy to tell you that the Uganda Airlines will begin flights to Nigeria, the first time in history, from December 2022,” Bamuturaki remarked. Adding, “This will be our first flight to West Africa, we will begin that and then, begin to…
The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt Gen Peter Elwelu has today met representatives from the European Union at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters at Mbuya. The EU delegation headed by the Senior Advisor to the EUs Foreign Service on emerging threats in the great lakes, Horn of Africa and western Indian Ocean Mr. Charles Stuart, discussed a range of security issues especially African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) operations and in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lt Gen Elwelu in his remarks said Uganda is and has always been ready to work with the…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a government agency responsible for the management and protection of wildlife in and outside protected areas, obtained the FSC forest management certificate for three national parks. With a combined area of 211,100 ha, the three parks—Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP), Rwenzori Mountains National Park (RMNP), and Kibale National Park (KNP)—represent one of the largest increases in FSC Forest Management (FM) certified area in Eastern Africa in a single year. The certification process started in 2018 when FSC launched the National Forest Stewardship Standard of the Republic of Uganda. UWA then launched the preparedness process to…
The MTN-Bunyoro Kitara kingdom sponsored bicycle races took off in Kikuube district on Friday morning attracting thousands of spectators and participants.The bicycle racing competition which was flagged off by Amaln Tumusiime the Resident District Commissioner and Peter Banura the district LCV chairperson for Kikuube district attracted over 70 participants.Tumusiime said that the racing competition was one of the best-organized sports events in the kingdom and appreciated MTN for its support of the activities in the region.“I am happy for the kingdom to have a partner such as MTN Uganda, they are a strong partner that has supported a lot of…
Uganda is currently participated in the11th edition of Magical Kenya Tourism Expo that started on 5th up to 7th October 2022 at the Bomas in Nairobi. The UTB team at the expo is comprised of Director Ronald Kaggwa and Deputy CEO Bradford Ochieng together with staff in the marketing department. Uganda’s marketing contingent include Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Centre, Uganda Airlines, the private sector represented by tour operators, hoteliers among others. This year’s expo has attracted over 200 exhibitors, 160 hosted buyers with travel trade and international media across over 30 countries from the globe. Uganda’s participation…
NUP President Mr. Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine has been arrested as soon as he arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Kyagulanyi had traveled to Dubai to perform in a concert to mobilize funds for oppressed Ugandans in UAE who would love to travel back to Uganda. Upon arriving, Kyagulanyi is said to have been held for close to 8 hours, all phones confiscated and asked about the leadership of the National Unity Platform. An admin of his page posted; “In Dubai to perform at a charity concert to assist some of the Ugandan immigrant workers. Been held…
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kampala Skyz on Friday hosted H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as it marked five years of operations. The hotel is celebrating years of operations filled with noteworthy accomplishments, tremendous growth, impactful partnerships, and industry accolades. Since 2017, Protea Hotel Skyz has set a gold standard for luxury hospitality in the capital. The hotel management team organized a celebration for the property’s staff members and customers to recognize the achievement. Speaking during the ceremony, President Museveni congratulated The Group Chairman, Patrick Bitature, for rising above challenges to create employment opportunities at a time when the global economy…