The Interparty Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) has raised concern over the recent decision by the Electoral Commission to suspend general election campaigns in 14 districts across the country. On December 26, 2020, the Electoral Commission announced the suspension of campaign meetings in 14 districts including; Kampala, Masaka, Wakiso, Luwero among others over surge in covid-19 cases in such areas. During…
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As a way of mobilizing more support for President Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Diaspora League has launched the NRM South Sudan Chapter and campaigns for the party president. This was at a well attended function at Bros Hotel Riverside in Juba South Sudan’s Capital presided over by the NRM Diaspora League Chairman who is also the Senior Presidential…
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Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) led by Unwanted Witness Uganda and Human Rights Network for Journalists Uganda (HRNJ-U) have called upon Google Inc. a US based company that owns YouTube to disregard Government request to block 14 YouTube channels. On December 9, 2020, Government through Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) wrote to Google Inc, that owns YouTube, a global video sharing platform,…
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Over 30 public and civil servants were awarded in the 2020 third annual integrity awards that were organized by civil society organizations that have championed the fight against corruption in Uganda. This was at a function held at Royal Suits Hotel in Kampala were distinguished Ugandans were appreciated for their enormous services and exhibiting integrity and transparency within their societies.…
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The Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development has committed to work with Traditional or Cultural institutions to decisively fight the negative socio-cultural practices that contribute to violence against women and girls. The commitment was made by the Minister of State for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, Sarah Kanyike while officiating at the launch of a research report entitled; Promoting…
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The Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) an organization that promotes and preserves cultural heritage in Uganda has revealed that all is set for the opening of the National railway museum which will be a preserve of Uganda’s railway heritage. The revelation was made during the opening of a three days exhibition dubbed “Our railway- Our history” organized at the…
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The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, through the Expanding Social Protection (ESP) Programme has delivered a total of 135 motorcycles to enhance implementation of the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) a Grant to older persons across the country. This delivered of the motorcycles which shall be distributed to 135 districts was held at Kololo Independence Grounds on…
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Farmers in Kiboga District have come out to appreciate Sasakawa Africa Association Uganda (SAA- Uganda) for the E-extension on-line program that has boosted their production levels during the COVID-19 Lockdown period. In August 2020, Sasakawa a nongovernmental organisation launched COVID 19 interventions to support extension service providers across the country in an effort to reach Farmers and increase production during…
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A city pastor identified as Apostle Ronald Hope Witness of Full Knowledge of God International Ministries (FKGIM) has revealed that God is calling upon President Museveni to reflect on the divine call that was given to him if he is to secure another term in office. Ap. Ronald told the media at his church in Zana that according to a…
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Ugandan Manufacturers and producers under the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) have expressed disappointment in the failure by government to take action and resolve the unfair trade practise by Kenyan counterpart who have continued to block Ugandan products from entering their market. These led by UMA Executive Director, Daniel Birungi told the media at their offices in Kampala that at a…
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