Uganda receives 1,200 doses of Ebola trial vaccines
According to the ministry officials, this is first batch of one of the three candidate vaccines against the Sudan Ebola virus.
UN ‘appalled’ by massacre of civilians in eastern DR Congo
UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Friday he was "appalled" by the massacre of civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo and added that he plans to visit the country next year.
Tayebwa orders Public Service to reinstate 171 police officers on payroll
Thomas Tayebwa The deputy speaker of parliament Thomas Tayebwa has directed the ministry of Public Service to reinstate 171 legal police officers back on the payroll after enduring three months without pay. The affected officers were recruited in 2010 on contracts and were being paid...
Messi leading from the fore
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi celebrates one of his goal A few months to the tournament, Argentine maestro Lionel Messi announced that the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar would be the last of his illustrious career. And in the four matches the PSG man has...
Three is a crowd: Julie has herself in a tight spot
(Continued from last issue) David and Diane have been married for years; then there is Julie, the young secretary whose axis collides with the couple’s in ways none of them saw coming. JULIE When David showed up unannounced that Monday morning demanding that Junior and...
Katikiiro Mayiga commends Public Relations practice at PRAU Nite
Katikiiro Mayiga commends Public Relations practice at PRAU Nite The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga delivering his keynote address at Naguru Skyz Hotel at yesterday’s PRAU Nite event (PHOTO/Courtesy). KAMPALA — The Katikkiro of Buganda, Owekitibwa Charles Peter Mayiga has lauded the Public...
Uganda plans to launch 5G technology to improve communications
Uganda plans to launch 5G technology to improve communications ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi, MTN CEO Sylvia Mulinde and MTN Chairman Charles Mbire (PHOTO/Courtesy). The Ministry of Information, Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance is in final stages to launch the 5G Technology, a move that...
BREAKING! UMEME, Eskom Uganda closing shop as Govt commences Power Sector Reforms
BREAKING! UMEME, Eskom Uganda closing shop as Govt commences Power Sector Reforms Dr Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development says government will not renew contracts of Eskom Uganda and Umeme after the expiration in in March 2023 and March 2025, respectively...
African nations urged to allocate more funds to fight climate change
This was said at the fourth edition of the Kusi Ideas Festival at Karura Forest in Nairobi, which brings together environment champions.
Celine Dion reveals rare nervous disorder, cancels European shows
Pop diva Celine Dion on Thursday tearfully revealed that she is suffering from Stiff-Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that is affecting her singing, and said she would have to cancel or postpone a series of European shows.
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