In August 2020, the yellow fever vaccination was launched in Moyo district and a total of 1.6 million people aged 9 months to 60 years old were expected to benefit.
Posted inAdjumani / Health
Evangelical mission donates equipment worth shs300m to Adjumani hospital
The LC5 chairperson of Adjumani Ben Anyama who received the equipment on behalf of the hospital lauded the donors for the offer…..
Posted inOyam News / Politics
Oyam North MP race: “I would support a son not defiant to his late father,” says Queen Amolo
Queen Amolo says another son apart from Engola Junior would be a better choice to replace his father as she pushes to carry the NRM flag ahead of July 6.
Posted inChurch News / Health
Church of Uganda commends Parliament, grateful for Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023
The Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 is good and we are grateful to the President for assenting to it. But, it will not solve all of our problems. We must also examine our own hearts and repent of sexual greed,” says Archbishop.
Posted inEnvironment / Up Country News
Energy alternatives mooted as attentions move to fight climate change
Alternative energy sources have been suggested but high costs of buying them remains a big concern for those mooting it, including the users who are poor.
Posted inIWPG News
IWPG, “We will implement Art. 10 of DPCW and achieve the SDGs”
IWPG Chairwoman Hyun Sook Yoon made commemorative remarks during the event and said 2023 marks 10th anniversary of the DPCW agreement.
Posted inHealth / News
UNAIDS’ Byanyima speaks, staunchly condemns Uganda’s anti-homosexuality law
Reactions after President Museveni signed the Anti-homosexuality Bill into a Law on Monday has started coming, with the UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima speaking against it on Monday from Geneva.
Posted inEnvironment / News
Expert calls for use of energy efficiency technologies for improved livelihoods
Including the energy agency in the national planning process could increase energy access to 6 million rural customers and reduce carbon dioxide emission by 10.6 tons by 2030.
Posted inEnvironment / Up Country News
Gulu and Arua call for a mindset change to achieve green city statuses
Michael Ocan, the Gulu city environment officer disclosed that there are so many plastics and garbage being dumped at undesignated spots within the city.
Posted inRegional / Security
“Al-Shabaab took advantage,” Museveni says after attack on UPDF base
“This unfortunate incident should be used to remind all those concerned, that operations in Somalia,” says Museveni.
Posted inEastern News
Jinja City leaders launch operation to kick out errant mechanics and vendors from streets
Jinja City Engineer David Eremye applauded the two companies for a job well done amidst the historical problems of Jinja characterised by allegations and accusations.
Posted inAgriculture
EFOTI launches tea farming in Lyantonde
Lyantonde district is known for growing matooke, potatoes, millet and beans in addition to cattle keeping. Today, it has one acre of tea plantation for training and demonstration purposes.