Politics

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that out of 300 samples tested today, 4 were positive and the rest negative. This has pushed Uganda’s cases of COVID-19 caused by Coronavirus to 52. “Countrymen, Countrywomen and the Bazzukulu. I have received your comments and I will answer them on Tuesday. In …

Civil and Economic activist, entrepreneur and Motivational speaker, Frank Gashumba has said president Museveni’s action to ban advertising unauthorized local herbs was a good step. “In the last speech by president Museveni, I was happy that he listened to my plea to ban publicity of local in authentic herbs. It’s …

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries hereby informs the public that Uganda continues to receive more Desert Locust swarms from Kenya, the latest reported on April 3rd, 2020 in Amudat district, Karamoja sub-region.  The Government of Uganda further informs the public that the UPDF Locust Control team has …

In the wake of COVID-19 global pandemic lockdown, the government has started distributing food to its people. The Prime Minister Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda flagged of the relief food distribution drive to vulnerable people of Kampala earlier this week. The food is aimed at helping over the lockdown caused by the …

Following the lockdown by President Museveni, many news houses have been forced to close temporarily, while others have resorted to playing recorded music mixes in place of live show programs. Notably, NBS Television has continued with near-normal programming, if not even doing more with all the adjustments they have made …

The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development who also doubles as the MP for Kibale East County Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has advised citizens to create time for activities they have less time for during the COVID-19 lockdown. The minister made advice through her social media platforms from his country …

The Minister of State for ICT and National Guidance who also doubles as the MP for Usuk County in Katakwi District Hon. Peter Ogwang has said Bunyangabu LC5 chairman did not only attack the RDC but also the President of Uganda. The LC5 chairperson for Bunyangabu District, James Ategeka Mugarama …

Sheema District Woman MP Hon. Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukurukuru is the incumbent in the forth coming Parliamentary Elections in 2021. Hon. Jacklet Atuhaire has been instrumental in a number of developmental projects, reason she is likely to bounce back without hardship. Also Hon. Jacklet is among the most hard working MPs …

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has today 31st March 2020, announced measures to allow businesses/employers facing economic distress to reschedule their NSSF contributions for the next three months without accumulating a penalty. This is in support of the Government of Uganda’s interventions to combat the effect of COVID-19, on …

Kibale East County MP who also doubles as the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has today met with Kamwenge District COVID-19 Taskforce and discussed the readiness of the district in the wake of the global pandemic. The minister said health workers in the district are …