In 2012, a study conducted by the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) of the World Bank revealed that poor sanitation costs Uganda shs389 billion each year, an equivalent to US$177million.
Author: Milton Emmy Akwam
Posted inNews / Security
Uganda’s deputy IGP issues directive on firearms in private hands
A Small Arms Survey of 2017 reveals that there were 331,000 guns in private hands in Uganda. With a population of 41,653,000 at that time, 21,156 of the guns were registered and 309,844 were unregistered.
Posted inOpinion / Politics
Uganda needs truth and truce in 2021—the clergy should lead us
“The assassination of Zebra Mando Ssenyange, a former Bombers captain by security people as declared by the president in his end-of-year/new year nation address on Thursday 31, December 2020 tells us how badly we (Uganda) need a truce,” says Milton Emmy Akwam.
Posted inCourt / News / Politics
Why UPC might break into three popular pieces
“The UPC election results have been rejected by the three out of four candidates, namely Dr Opul Dickson, Mr Joseph Ochieno and Dr Dan Okello,” the latter, says.
Posted inLife Style / Opinion / World I Europe
Christmas: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ should never be restricted, but for now
This is the time to take personal responsibility and to protect our loved ones from getting infected.
Posted inAgriculture / Northern News
Tea will handle unemployment question in Northern Uganda – expert
“We hope for a productive 2021 with a permanent cash crop from the North and the region may appear better,” Mr. Edwin Atukunda Beekunda says.
Posted inNews / Security
Chapter Four releases statement after arrest of Lawyer Nicholas Opiyo
A few days ago, Mr. Opiyo was interviewed by one of the Television stations in…
Posted inNews / Politics
Peter Walubiri, Joseph Ochieno speak out as UPC releases elections results
“I have not seen the results; not seen the raw data. What I know is…
Posted inCOVID-19 / Features
Why are boda boda riders no longer sanitizing clients, taking records?
Having been in the lockdown for months, “the guidelines were implemented for sometimes”—says Hajji Kisembo, a boda boda rider in Kampala.
Posted inNews / Profile / Up Country News
Noble activism: Outstanding Jane Oling receives HRDs Award 2020
Oyam—12, December 2020: For every sacrifice, resolve a person makes to succeed, it must be…
Posted inFeatures / Politics / Road to 2021 Polls
Analysis: 39 days until Ugandans elect new Commander in Chief
UGDecides2021 I Presidency I Power I Data Oyam—6, December 2020: Ugandans will cast their votes…
Posted inFeatured / Health / News
Ministry of Health, Parliament still committed to introducing NHIS—SHU
The 5th National Community Health Financing Conference took place last month at Sheraton Hotel in…