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Human rights

08:28
08:28

Sudanese Ambassador Urges International Community to Declare RSF a Terrorist Group 1

In a statement, Ambassador Ibrahim condemned what he described as “yet another massacre” carried out by the militia. According to a statement from the Sudanese government, the deaths resulted from gunfire, food poisoning, and lack of medical care in what it claims are illegal detention centers where civilians, including women and children, are being held.
07:53
07:53

KCCA Establishes CID Department at City Hall to Tackle Corruption 2

NuwaAbine explained that the CID had previously existed but was removed by past leadership. However, it has now been reinstated, with the department being led by Richard Mugwisagye, a senior police officer holding the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.
07:42
07:42

Teenage Mothers' Learning and Skilling Center Launched in Maracha 3

The center's founder, Sister Jane Tiazaru, a nursing officer at Mulago National Referral Hospital, said she was inspired to create the center after witnessing the struggles of young mothers in her village.
07:22
07:22

West Nile Health Facilities to Launch Joint Health Camps 2 1

Dr. Edema Fred Otto, Chairperson of the West Nile Health Forum, highlighted the initiative's potential impact, emphasizing that it would benefit communities struggling to access essential healthcare services.

Slideshow

09:28
09:28

Pictorial; Aftermath of Kigoogwa Fuel Tank Blast

The tragedy has cast a sombre mood over Kigoogwa town.

Business and finance

07:39
07:39

MPs Criticize Banks for Restricting Women Entrepreneurs' Access to GROW Fund 3

Sarah Opendi, the Woman MP for Tororo district, shared frustrations with banks prioritizing their loan products over GROW funds. She narrated the experience of her sister, a school proprietor, who was repeatedly denied access to the GROW fund by Post Bank and Centenary Bank.
07:16
07:16

Suppliers Tipped on New PPDA Law, Online Bidding Systems

Ssegawa also noted that in cases where two or more suppliers tie during disposal, entities may call for a rebid under the new disposal regulations. “If this happens, suppliers can request a rebid,” he explained.
06:58
06:58

Mbarara City to Enforce Resolution On Sale of Substandard Plots Real Estate 2

In the recent council sitting the city councilors passed a resolution banning the sale of substandard plots. The plots cited include those measuring 20 by 40 feet, 30 by 45 feet, and 25 by 45 feet.