Professor Eli Katunguka the vice-chancellor of the university while speaking to journalists at a head of the 20th graduation ceremony on Wednesday said that going forward the university is to limit the number of bachelor’s degrees and focus on master's and Ph.D. to boost research and also influence policies in the country.
Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police Spokesperson explains that unknown people cut down two poles of high voltage power lines and stole wires of 600 meters valued at approximately twenty million shillings.
The bill passed on Tuesday after a heated debate, aims to operationalize the 2019 TVET policy and harmonize the fragmented TVET landscape currently spread across various institutions, departments, and agencies. It also repeals the Business, Technical, Vocational Education and Training Act.
Upon searching his bags, a sub-machine gun (SMG), 24 live rounds of ammunition, 2 magazines, 3 pangas, a 1-litre bottle of petrol, and ropes were recovered.
The farmers say that the price has gone down from 1,200 Shillings per Kilo to 300 Shillings, prompting them to shift to other enterprises like Rice, Beans and Maize rather than cassava production which has become less profitable for them.
According to the police, on Thursday at around 1:00 pm, in Namukoge village, a boda-boda cyclist identified as Gasta, a resident offered a lift to the victim on her way from school.
the complainants told the Court to first determine their complaint issued on oath and issue criminal summons against Ssemakadde requiring him to appear and be formally charged.
However, security realized the Nansana suspects are serial criminals who have previously been arrested and charged in courts of law. These include Waiswa Ramazan, Hakimu Kyambadde and Rashid Mugulusi who rob using motorcycles and during day time disguise as boda-boda riders.
Michael Atingi-Ego, the Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda called for immediate government reforms to ensure that funds that are held in different schemes like collective investment and retirement benefits schemes are unlocked to finance development.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Muwaya collected between UGX 150,000 and 250,000 from parents seeking bursaries, which was not reflected in the organization's bank account. He allegedly took UGX 3 million from each of 450 individuals, promising low-cost motorcycles that were never delivered.
The clashes, which resumed in the early hours of Monday following a brief lull over the weekend, have engulfed multiple fronts, including Kaseghe, Mighobwe, and Katwa, located 3-5 kilometers from Kirumba. Additional fierce battles have been reported in Miobwe and Luofu.
Speaking to the media after the training, Rogers Taitika, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, highlighted its purpose: equipping officers with the knowledge to handle cases involving children more effectively.
Waboya visited the camps to assess the living conditions of the displaced families. He expressed concern over the overcrowding in the camps, warning that such conditions could lead to social problems like rape, defilement, and incest.
While attending a high-level meeting in Moscow at the side-lines of Russian Healthcare Week that runs until December 6th, Dr. Joseph Okware, the Director of Governance and Regulation in the Ministry of Health revealed that key areas in which Uganda needs the intervention of the Russian Federation include infectious diseases, strengthening emergency medical services, electronic medical records and training healthcare specialists.
Colonel David Byaruhanga, who received the firearms, confirmed that the suspects were set free in line with the government's Amnesty Window. Under this arrangement, those who voluntarily surrender weapons are documented, issued disarmament cards, and integrated into peaceful communities.
The third edition of the Education and Environment Run is being organized in partnership with several non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including Life Concern, Nebbi NGO-Forum, and Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD), along with the Zombo District local government.
Reflecting on his 11-year tenure, Amuriat expressed dissatisfaction with the party's lack of direction and clear obligations. "I have served in the party for 11 years, but the party does not represent the views of the people we serve; it is more focused on its issues," he stated.
Lisa Chesney MBE, the new British High Commissioner to Uganda, highlighted the importance of addressing the needs of PWDs in critical sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure
The flag-off ceremony for soldiers under Battle Group XLII (42) and the Uganda Military Training and Mentoring Team IX (9) took place on Tuesday at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo, Nakaseke District.
