Tag Archives: Uganda

Uganda Law Society Asks Newly Appointed IGG to Resign from Judiciary

Uganda Law Society Asks Newly Appointed IGG to Resign from

KAMPALA– A few days after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze from High Court, Land Division as the New inspectorate General of Government (IGG), Uganda Law Society has issued a piece of advise to her. Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze (courtesy photo) Anthony Asiimwe, the Vice President of Uganda Law Society (ULS) on Friday stated that notes that, …

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Anti-LGBTIQ violence in Uganda continues to worsen, report says

Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum legal aid clinic in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Uganda in 2020.

Ugandan LGBTIQ rights group says its caseload nearly doubled last month Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum legal aid clinic in the Bidi Bidi refugee settlement in Uganda in 2020. A new report by the Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) has revealed a significant increase in the number of cases in Uganda in which individuals were targeted for …

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Uganda @ 63 Independence Message

Uganda @ 63 Independence Message

By Hon. Usher Wilson Owere, Today, as Uganda stands tall at 63 years of independence, Author: Usher Wilson Powers (Courtesy photo) I first of all remind ourselves that, “A nation’s greatness is not written in its wealth or words, but in the unity of its people and the wisdom with which they guard their peace.” I extend heartfelt congratulations to …

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Museveni Forgives, Welcomes Exiled Col Samson Mande Back in Uganda

Museveni Forgives Welcomes Exiled Col Samson Mande Back in Uganda

By Kabuye Ronald In a moment charged with history and symbolism, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday officially welcomed back Col Samson Mande,  a former Bush War hero and long-time critic into the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), during Uganda’s 63rd Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Independence Grounds. Museveni Forgives, Welcomes Exiled Col Samson Mande Back in Uganda 5 Col …

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Govt Urged to Prioritize Infrastructure as Uganda Marks 63 Years of Independence

MP Naome Kabasharira for Rushenyi County

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara As Uganda celebrates 63 years of independence, Rushenyi County Member of Parliament, Hon. Naome Kabasharira, has called on the government to intensify efforts in infrastructure development to address key service delivery gaps. In her Independence Day message to the people of Rushenyi and the nation at large, Kabasharira acknowledged the progress Uganda has made since gaining …

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How Equity Bank Uganda is Sowing seeds of Impact

Equity Banks MD Gift Shoko during the tree planting activity.

As early as 4:30am, Divine Kobusigye the Senior Five Mobiliser at St Julian Secondary School was already dressed in her sparkling well pressed white Shirt and Kaaki skirt. She was beaming with a sheepish smile and couldn’t wait for the day to go on as they have been planning for the past one month. This preparation was in anticipation of …

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Saluting the teachers of Uganda on National Teachers’ Day

Saluting the teachers of Uganda on National Teachers Day

  By Rwamahe Frederick, Teacher by Profession, A day like this is a day to reflect, jot down our blessings one by one, our pride, our joy, our achievements, and our efforts – the pride of a teacher. A teacher is not just a parent, a mentor, a coach, a role model, a builder, a moulder, and a co-creator. A …

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Uganda People’s Defence Officers to be Skilled in Russian Language

Uganda Peoples Defence Officers to be Skilled in Russian Language

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Officers are set to undergo a one-year Russian language course at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola, to strengthen military cooperation between Uganda and Russia. The course, officially opened by Brigadier General Wycliffe Keita, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine Command, attracted officers and militants from various UPDF formations. Brig …

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27th UGANDA NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST: A Time to Forgive and Forget

27th UGANDA NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST A Time to Forgive and

By Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35), a servant who fails to pay a debt of $100,000 (according to the Message version of the Bible) begs his master for forgiveness, which mercifully, is granted and his heavy debt is written off. But when this lucky chap steps out and meets a fellow servant …

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Uganda Ramps Up Power Distribution Investments to Meet Soaring Energy Demand

Uganda Ramps Up Power Distribution Investments to Meet Soaring Energy

By Jumah Kakomo Uganda’s annual energy demand has grown at an average rate of 10% over recent years, largely driven by increased industrial consumption and a rise in new customer connections. However, this growth coincided with the UMEME concession transition period, which limited capital investments in the distribution network due to short capital mobilization and investment recovery windows. Uganda Ramps …

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