More than a Dream — Esteeri Kabonero Eyes a Renewable Energy Future
While working with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) from 2013 to 2015, Esteeri Kabonero saw “a big problem with the Energy Sector, not only in Rwanda but across the continent.” She then started...
View ArticleCourt Orders Fresh Hearing Of Kibale County Elections Petition
Three judges of the Court of Appeal, Remmy Kasule, Egonda Ntende and Alfonse Owiny Dollo have ordered Fort Portal High court to conduct a re-trial of the Election Petition filed against Kibale County...
View ArticleAnger As Lira Municipality Spends UGX 800m To Fix Shoddy Works On Two New Roads
Residents of Lira municipality are protesting a decision by authorities to spend 800million shillings to rectify shoddy works on two recently commissioned roads. Kellah Otim Okello, publicity secretary...
View ArticleKadaga Warns Against Media Briefings at Parliament after Tortured Soldier Saga
The Speaker of the 10th Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has Wednesday strongly warned Members of Parliament (MP) against allowing strangers to address Parliament press without her prior knowledge. The...
View ArticleUCC Hackathon: Innovators Compete to Develop Public Transport Solutions
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has Wednesday brought together developers and innovators to develop Transport Management solutions with the aim of reducing road accidents in the country....
View ArticleTanzania SGR Hangs in Balance as Gov’t Struggles with Financing
The timelines for the construction of Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway have become hazy as reports from Tanzania indicate that the Tanzanian Government is struggling to find financiers for its proposed...
View ArticleRDC Orders Arrest of Soroti University Staff Over Illegal Eviction
The Soroti District Resident Commissioner (RDC) Filbert Ocailap has ordered the arrest of the Soroti University Secretary Ms. Ruth Acimo and her juniors who are accused of illegally evicting residents...
View ArticleStella Nyanzi Challenges Law on Mental Status
Makerere University’s Dr. Stella Nyanzi has filed an application challenging the legality of the Mental Treatment Act. The controversial academician was charged with offences including Cyber Harassment...
View ArticleKampala Legislators Push for Withdraw of KCCA Amendment Bill
Kampala Members of Parliament (MP), led by Moses Kasibante, Allan Ssewanyana and Mubaraka Munyagwa are asking government through the Minister for Kampala Affairs to repeal the Kampala Capital City...
View ArticleUganda Cup: KCCA FC Target First Leg Advantage
Uganda Cup Semifinals, First Leg KCCA FC vs Express FC Phillip Omondi stadium Kampala Capital City Authority football club will be seeking to take home advantage as they bid to clinch the elusive...
View ArticleMutundwe Businessman Admits to Flouting UCC Law
Gerald Ssemwanga, a businessman in Matundwe yesterday pleaded guilty before Buganda Road Court, to illegally operating a community radio without a license from the Uganda Communications Commission....
View ArticleLobbyists Woo Museveni to Rescind Executive Order Against Dott Services
A group of lobbyists has intensified efforts to influence President Museveni to rescind his earlier directive to Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and other government agencies not to give any...
View ArticleGulu Insecurity: Mao Dons Full Military Fatigues
Opposition Democratic Party President Norbert Mao has defended his decision to wear an army uniform despite not being in the armed forces. Mao turned heads when he showed up at the Northern Uganda...
View ArticleOil Pipeline Agreement: Tanzania Commits on Safety, Standards Ahead of 2020...
The two governments of Uganda and Tanzania have Friday signed the intergovernmental agreement for the pipeline that will transport crude oil from the Albertine region to the port of Tanga in Tanzania....
View ArticleA Sneak Peek into the Signed Oil Pipeline Agreement
Uganda will by 2020 be able to earn from its crude oil following the signing of the inter-governmental agreement for crude oil pipeline between the government of Uganda and government of Tanzania....
View ArticleUganda Cup: KCCA FC Defeat Express to Take Advantage
Kampala Capital City Football Club (KCCA FC) moved closer to reaching this year’s Uganda Cup final after edging past Express FC. In the game played at Philip Omondi stadium on Friday, KCCA FC won the...
View ArticleUCC’s ACIA AWARDS: Complete List of Winners
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) organised 2017 ACIA exhibitions climaxed on Friday May 25th with the awarding of winners in the various categories. The 21 competing teams have been camping at...
View ArticleMinister Tumwebaze Commits to Support ICT Innovations
Minister of ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze has reiterated his ministry’s resolve to render all the necessary support to Ugandans involved in ICT innovations. The Minister told innovators who...
View ArticleMuseveni Commends Religious Youths for Revamping Tax Collection
President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to the youth in the country who have a good religious background for their leading role in increasing national tax collection. “I came here to salute the...
View ArticleMutabazi Suspends Radio Hoima License over ‘Sectarian’ Program
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the broadcasting license of Radio Hoima, one of the biggest stations in the western region. The Commission is citing programs aired on the...
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