COP 29: Uganda lauded over its progressive green financing policy
Baku, Azerbaijan: Uganda has been lauded for the pioneering and visionary strides that the country…
COP 29: Uganda lauded over its progressive green financing policy
Baku, Azerbaijan: Uganda has been lauded for the pioneering and visionary strides that the country has made in green financing necessary to slow the adverse impact of climate change. The country’s progressive policy environment and government’s efforts in extending patient capital to private enterprises in areas of low carbon industrialization, green manufacturing and climate resilient…
Once Upon A Time…There was a powerful man called John Patrick Amama Mbabazi (JPAM)
There was a time when the name John Patrick Amama Mbabazi (JPAM) evoked power, fear and respect. Fellow ministers prostrated before him. His political opponents feared to cross his path. Whenever he gestured to the speaker that he needed to say something, the House fell silent. You could hear a pin drop as every MP…
East African court rejects request to dismiss appeal against EACOP
The Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) yesterday rejected a request by Tanzania to dismiss an appeal filed by four civil society organisations (CSOs) in relation to the EACOP project. Instead, the court ordered the four CSOs that filed the appeal to file supplementary information to enable the judges to hear…
Chronic water shortage hits Basongora, Bakonjo communities hard
Kasese: In 2007, the government evicted hundreds of Basongora and Bakonjo communities who had settled in Queen Elizabeth National Game Park. Majority of these were pastoralists. When they settled in some parts of Busunga , Lwamate, Nyakatonzi and Kichwambala, they experienced several challenges including lack of clean water for domestic use and for their cattle….
Kisubi Hospital makes it easier for women to experience painless labour
Kisubi Hospital has taken a significant leap forward in maternal healthcare, introducing painless labour to expectant mothers. This innovative approach ensures a smooth, stress-free journey to motherhood, redefining the childbirth experience. What is Painless Labour? Painless labour, also known as epidural anesthesia or pain-relief childbirth, is a medical technique that eliminates pain during delivery. This…
Grace Akifezi wins Kisoro Woman MP by-election race
Grace Akifeza, an NRM leaning independent, was yestreday declared winner in the Kisoro Woman MP by-election. She defeated the NRM candidate and her nemesis Rose Kabagyeni in a hotly contested race that had many intriguing twists and turns. Akifeza garnered 50,459 votes compared to Kabagyeni’s 44, 982 votes. She will replace Sarah Mateke, the former…
Will the Trump presidency be good or bad for Uganda?
The re-election of Donald J. Trump to a second non-consecutive term as US president on November 5 has forced many countries to think afresh their relationship with the world’s most powerful country. Kampala has had a frosty relationship with the United States since Joe Biden came into office in 2021. Under Biden’s presidency, who is…
East African court to hear appeal against EACOP
The Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will hear an appeal filed by four civil society organisations against a judgment made by the First Division of the EACJ in relation to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The hearing, which takes place tomorrow (November 15), will be held in Arusha,…
Stanbic Bank powers Adjumani Hospital’s ambition to eliminate maternal deaths
Adjumani Hospital has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at eliminating maternal mortality, inspired by its recent recognition as one of Uganda’s top-performing health facilities by the ministry of Health. The announcement was made during a donation handover event where Stanbic Bank contributed maternal health supplies to this facility that has become a lifeline of hope…
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa’s wife applies for betting license
Anita Tayebwa Rukundo, the wife of Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has applied for a “General Betting Operating License” according to a notice by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). Rukundo and two others, Paul Jean Rwemalla and Tayari Rides Limited, hope to be given leeway and permission by the board to commence operations…