Environment and Social Safeguards International donates trees as an appreciation to COVID-19 Taskforce

Environment and Social Safeguards International donates trees as an appreciation to COVID-19 Taskforce

Environment and Social Safeguards International (ESSI) has taken the opportunity to sincerely appreciate the efforts of our leaders; the President, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Prime Minister-Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, the Minister of Health-Dr. Ruth Aceng, the entire Taskforce team led by Ms. Mary Karooro Okurut, and all frontline staff and key officials, that are […]

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 3 COVID-19 patients test negative, discharged

3 COVID-19 patients test negative, discharged

The Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has confirmed that three patients have recovered from COVID-19 after testing negative. The three were treated at Entebbe Grade B hospital. The minister appreciated H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the 33 concrete and precise directives that he has given to the country to curb the spread […]

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 Government starts free food distribution

Government starts free food distribution

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 deadly disease caused by Coronavirus.

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 Rugunda issues cheques to SACCOs in Kabale zone

Rugunda issues cheques to SACCOs in Kabale zone

Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has handed over dummy cheques totaling to One billion shillings from the Microfinance Support Centre Ltd to savings and credit cooperative organisations (SACCOs) in Kabale Zone. Some of the beneficiaries included Lyamujungu cooperative financial services Ltd, Rukiga savings and credit scheme and Buyanja cooperative savings and credit society Ltd who […]

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 Government, opposition agree on 2016 general elections

Government, opposition agree on 2016 general elections

On Friday, government and opposition agreed on practical steps for ensuring that the 2016 general elections are free and fair. The government was represented by the Prime Minister Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda while the opposition was led by Hon Wafula Oguttu. Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda After the talks, Right Hon. Prime Minster released a statement […]

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 Prime Minister Rugunda in Kigali for Transform Africa Summit

Prime Minister Rugunda in Kigali for Transform Africa Summit

Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has arrived in Kigali Rwanda to represent President Yoweri Museveni at the Transform Africa Summit. PM Rugunda(R) received by Ambassador Kabonero (2nd R) and other officials on arrival at Kigali international Airport on Tuesday The Premier was received on arrival at Kigali International Airport by Uganda’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, […]

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 Museveni wants manufacturers to embrace innovation for sustainable development

Museveni wants manufacturers to embrace innovation for sustainable development

President Yoweri Museveni has said trade and not aid was the correct strategy Uganda must adopt as the key to transforming society through sustained growth. The President said trade was the greatest stimulus for enhancing creativity, innovation, employment creation, economic growth, and social transformation for market development. “Innovation is the key to sustainable development. Without […]

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