Members of Parliament (MP) have implored the Government to embark on enhancing the quality of sports facilities and general infrastructural development to avoid possible international embarrassment. This was emphasised during the Tuesday, October 3, 2023 plenary sitting where MPs debated a motion to pay tribute to the Government for the successful Pamoja bid that will […]
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO) has given the green light to a second malaria vaccine that could be a game-changer in the fight against this deadly disease. The vaccine, known as R21/Matrix-M, was developed by the University of Oxford and is set to become available in mid-2024. Here’s what you need to know: The vaccine […]
Read MorePolice have kicked off investigations into circumstances under which Rose Mugarurirwe a National Unity Platform mobiliser in Kampala was killed and body dumped in a farm in Mityana district. According to the Makindye East Member of Parliament, Derrick Nyeko, the deceased a resident of Muyenga, Bukasa was killed under unclear circumstances. “It breaks my heart […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Health has banned Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) paternity relationship testing centres from advertising their services. According to the ministry, any DNA centre that will be found advertising its services will have its license revoked. “There should not be any form of advertising or promotion of a DNA sample collecting centre. Failure to comply […]
Read MoreLiverpool have vowed to “explore the range of options available” after claiming sporting integrity was undermined after Luis Diaz’s goal was ruled out against Tottenham for what the PGMOL described as “significant human error”. Diaz’s goal against Spurs was incorrectly disallowed for offside after the VAR mistakenly believed the on-field decision had been to award […]
Read MoreBY BBC At least 10 people have been killed after a church roof collapsed in northern Mexico, local officials say. Forty-nine people were taken to hospital after the collapse at Santa Cruz church in the coastal city of Ciudad Madero in Tamaulipas state. At least two children are reported to be among those killed. Around […]
Read MoreFour years ago, Congolesse artiste Fally Ipupa was scheduled to have two performances in Uganda but that never happened with the promoters saying he had missed his flight. Malembe lifestyle took the necessary steps backed by I&M Bank and booked him this year for two shows; one in Arua and another one at Sheraton Hotel […]
Read MoreWith the national carrier, Uganda Airlines, set to make its maiden flight from Entebbe Airport to Mumbai in India on October 7th after over 40 years, works minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala is confident that this will lead to balanced trade between the two nations. Prior to this scheduled flight, bilateral trade between Uganda and […]
Read MorePresident Museveni last evening tasked his vice, Ms Jessica Alupo, and the Prime Minister, Ms Robinah Nabbanja, to explain and come clear over allegations that they traveled with a delegation of more than 70 people to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that was held in New York this month. Speaking to the media shortly […]
Read MorePresident Museveni has directed the Ministry of Finance to issue a statutory instrument in two weeks on interest paid by borrowers to moneylenders in the country. He said the statutory instrument should operationalize section 90 of tier 4 microfinance institutions and money lenders act 2016 . Section 90 of the Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions and […]
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