Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (WSACCO) has cautioned its members against taking loans they have not planned for saying this will lead them into further ruin. Thd caution was sounded during a two-day pre-annual General Meeting (AGM) workshop at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. During the opening of the workshop,…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has said it will not be possible to organise special exams for candidates that failed the 2023 UCE exams in June/July as had been earlier planned. Instead, the examinations body in a circular dated February 27, said the candidates will have to sit the examinations in October/November alongside the…
The security sector in Uganda is one of the most sensitive areas where one mistake can have big consequences. Therefore the men and women who speak for the various institutions within the sector must not only be well informed, they have to tread a fine line while communicating with the media and the public. From…
President Museveni reiterated his message to the fighting forces in Sudan, urging them to cease fire, hold peaceful elections, and grant power to the people of Sudan to elect their own leaders. Museveni made the remarks while meeting the deputy chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Malik Agar, who delivered a special message…
There was a reduction in crime in 2023 compared to the previous year, the police’s annual crime report released today has revealed. The report released today by IGP Okoth Ochola notes that 228,074 cases were reported in 2023 compared to 231,653 cases in 2022, a reduction of 1.5%. Of the total cases reported last year,…
Corporal Collins Andebo, a UPDF soldier who was once deployed to guard former minister Ronald Kibuule has killed himself today morning after shooting his wife. In a statement, police said Andebo shot his wife Aturinda Peroni, in the arms as she was boarding a motorcycle. Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson of Kampala Metropolitan Police said…
The executive director National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) Rosemary Kisembo, has confirmed that renewal of national IDs will commence June and will be conducted in 10,717 parishes. She was addressing the media at the police headquarters in Naguru, Kisembo said they will recruit young people tom work as data entrants and assistant registrars during the…
Ibrahim Musana who is accused of insulting Kabaka Mutebi will be charged with computer misuse, defamation and inciting violence, police have said. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga confirmed that Musana is in their custody. Musana using the name Pressure 24/7 posted more than 50 videos on TikTok calling the Kabaka all kinds of names. Police warned…
The ministry of Health in partnership with the Exhibitions and Trade Services, India, will hold the Uganda Pharma and Healthcare International Expo from February 22 to 24 at Lugogo UMA grounds. The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda is also part of the organizers. The exhibition will focus on manufacturers, suppliers, of pharmaceuticals, APIs, Healthcare, medical technologies,…
FDC has picked Dr. Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as flag bearer in the Dokolo Woman MP by election. Alwoc is the daughter of the former holder of the seat, Cecilia Ogwal who died last month. Alwoc was unveiled at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi amidst the mourning of party activist, Adam Mulwana, who passed away on…
