CAPTION: Tabby Wilson, the Director General, World Health Organization address journalists recently. (File photo). By AgenciesGENIVA – The current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters that the […]
CAPTION: Hon. Osuru was concerned that border markets remain closed despite the Ebola free. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Minister of Health has maintained restrictions on border markets despite Uganda being declared Ebola-free, citing the rising number of cases in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, said that […]
CAPTION: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda staff cut a cake to mark 114 years in Kampala on Wednesday August 12th, 2026. Courtesy (Photo). By Cynthia MpangaKAMPALA – Standard Chartered Bank Uganda marks 114 years of continuous presence in Uganda under the theme “Celebrating 114 Years: Honouring Our Heritage, Culture & Shaping Tomorrow,” celebrating a legacy of trust, […]
CAPTION: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa hands over a copy of the Rules of Procedure to Amb. Ayebare after being sworn August 2026. (Courtesy Photo).By Our reporterKAMPALA – Three ministers, whose approval was delayed by the Committee on Appointments over citizenship, have taken the oaths of allegiance and of Member of Parliament and joined the House as […]
CAPTION: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa (R) confers with the Government Chief Whip, Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng. By Our reporter KAMPALA – Legislators have urged government to address insecurity in various parts of the country, which they say has negatively impacted on the livelihoods of Ugandans.The legislators were Tuesday, 11 August 2026 debating a motion to […]
CAPTION: Peter Muhumuza, CEO of Roke Telkomat presents at the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, organised by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) conference, held on 11th – 12th August2026 at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. (Courtesy photo). By Celia Nsimire KAMPALA – To build a secure and resilient digital economy, government has to create strong collaboration […]
CAPTION: Left to right, Hon. Amb. Adonia Ayebare, Minister of Foreign Affairs, President Yoweri Museveni, Hon. Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development in charge of Microfinance; and Hon. Witonze Juma, Minister of State for Internal Affairs after swearing Tuesday 11th, 2026. (PPUhoto). By Our reporterENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni […]
CAPTION: Uganda Railways’ wargons parked at the station in Kampala recently. (File photo). By Our reporter KAMPALA – Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure has demanded that Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) account for 81 wagons reportedly sold as scrap for Shs3.7 billion. The committee chaired by Hon. Mwine Mpaka raised the concerns during an on-spot […]
By Our reporter KAMPALA – Rice importers say brokers are allegedly working with officials in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to take control of the country’s rice import business through a permit allocation system. They claim that the permit allocation system has locked genuine traders out of the market. The Kampala Rice […]
CAPTION: Health worker carry a coffin in Ituri DR Congo recently. (File Photo).By Our reporterKAMPALA – The Democratic Republic of Congo needs to urgently expand its community-led response to Ebola as new infections and deaths continue to outpace efforts to contain the outbreak, the World Health Organization and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention […]