Uganda’s President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday assured that Ugand will continue with it Oil and Gas extraction programs despite European Union resolution of stopping such activities. European Union Parliament passed a resolution to force Uganda, Tanzania and all investors in Uganda’s oil and pipeline project to end extraction activities in protected and sensitive ecosystems and shores of Lake Albert. “Parliament expresses grave concern about arrests, of intimidation and judicial harassment against human rights defenders and NGOs working in the oil and gas sector in Uganda, and calls on the authorities to immediately release anyone arrested arbitrarily,” EU Parliament…
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Uganda’s Agriculture Minister, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, noted that is happy that Uganda’s anti-tick vaccine is ready for launching to the farmers through farmer fields, adding that it is great news for livestock farmers previously burdened by tick-borne diseases. The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze accompanied by the State Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Fred Bwino Kyakulaga have visited the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI) which is under the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) in Nakyesesa, Wakiso district. “I really feel I should have come earlier to visit this facility but I needed to first study…
When I was young in 90s, I used to hear scary stories which would sound like myths. I never knew I would at one time find myself close to the reality of such unfortunate stories. The scariest story was; there were groups of people who feast on flesh of people in some parts of Uganda and the world. I was so intrigued by such stories because of the nature of their superstituousness and I had to go consult my parents who were not also sure of them but agreed they had heard people talking about them. That time, such people…
State House has clarified that the rumor that Uganda’s decorated Gen. Saleh (Caleb Akandwanaho) a brother to Uganda’s President Museveni died has dominated social media for over a month is baseless saying the General is alive and in good health. At hearing about such allegations, Gen. Saleh said doesn’t want to get involved in such nonsense. “I don’t want to get involved in the nonsense. After all everyone will die, even those announcing my death will also die,” the insider quoted Gen. Saleh’s words. Reports from his base in Kapeeka indicate that the celebrated General is doing well and describe…
One of Uganda’s leading drinks manufacturer, Hariss International Limited has announced extension of Twegateko Drink and Win Campaign that has has been running for four months to September, 30/2022 citing its success. Hariss International is a renown manufacturer of RIHAM products for over a decade in Uganda The campaign has commenced in n April 28, 2022 as part of the company’s unceasing drive to give back to its customers allover the country. How to win. One is meant to buy 320ml PET bottles of Lavita or Rock boom; check under the cap for a chance to win exciting prizes like…
Association Chairman, Dr. Dan Tindiwensi asked Uganda National Bureau of Standards to set qualities that must be satisfied for a product to be suitable for sale in the supermarket. “There is need for the body to publicly clarify which quality and type of goods conform or do not to supermarket setting”. Said Dr. Dan. He said that however UNBS emphasizes quality of products, there are many products say pop corns on market with no legal affirmation and this lowers the pedigree of the supermarket. Dr. Tindiwensi made these remarks during the 1st Annual General Meeting of Uganda Supermarket Owners Association…
All odds show that the newly elected President of the Republic of Kenya, William Ruto will be coming to Uganda to grace the the launch of the 28th Uganda International Trade Fair that will run for 8 days from 3rd to 10th October 2022. Officials here have announced that H.E Ruto will attend this years fair that happens annually at the Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) show grounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Daniel Birungi the Executive Director of Uganda Manufacturers Association (U.M.A)during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with platinum. It should be remembered that the Annual International Trade Fair…
The researchers said they arrived at this conclusion after analysing 18 published observational studies in patients with 18 different cancers. Researchers have revealed that aspirin, a common pain killer, increases cancer survival rates in patients because of its anti-tumour effects. According to a 2021 report by United Kingdom’s Cardiff University, there is “a 20 percent reduction in mortality in patients with cancer who take aspirin.” The researchers said they arrived at this conclusion after analysing 18 published observational studies in patients with 18 different cancers. However, more studies are still being carried out on the medicine. “And the benefit appears…
Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has blasted European Parliament on their resolution regarding East African Crude oil. European Union Parliament passed a resolution to force Uganda, Tanzania and all investors in Uganda’s oil and pipeline project to end extraction activities in protected and sensitive ecosystems and shores of Lake Albert. “Parliament expresses grave concern about arrests, of intimidation and judicial harassment against human rights defenders and NGOs working in the oil and gas sector in Uganda, and calls on the authorities to immediately release anyone arrested arbitrarily,” EU Parliament read. “MEPs say more than 100,000 people…
Uganda’s prominent Actor and the CEO of Sam Bagenda a.k.a Dr. Bbosa has dust binned allegations that Ebonies Group is no more. Ebonies Group is Uganda’s oldest and most successful acting group that has lived for over four decades. The public got shocked a few days at hearing allegations that the group had disintegrated over underpayment and mistreatment that some would like to quit.Later Dr. Bbosa clarified that ‘The Ebonies’ is here to stay because it has great visions to achieve that surpass one generation.“Whoever claimed that we are splitting is just looking for popularity and likes on social media.…