The gangs are reportedly backed by a number of politicians and Community leaders determined to counter the law against Female Genital Mutilation. Over one hundred girls have been forced into FGM in Kween District.
Read more ...Ayoo says whereas the law requires the district to often consult with the foundation bodies, they must avoid religious bias since it can cripple the education sector.
Read more ...Rukiga District Council recently passed a resolution to elevate the facility with an aim of extending health services closer to the people. However, residents are up in arms against the council decision faulting the council for taking a decision without consulting them.
Read more ...Michael Kusuro, the Acting Range Manager Budongo systems admits that his juniors committed some irregularities that need to be corrected immediately.
Read more ...The protestors are demanding installation of humps to control accidents at the trading center saying the lack of the speed breakers have led to loss of several lives. They allege that the accident involved a government registered vehicle whose registration could not be ascertained.
Read more ...David Bugaya, the spokesperson Buganda Land Board, says there is no alarm, since the burnt documents are backed up at their headquarters.
Read more ...A road gang member deployed to work in Northern division told URN on condition of anonymity because of fearing to lose her job says she demands Shillings 600,000.
Read more ...John Ssegujja the Executive Director of Community Development and Child Welfare Initiatives CODI says there genuine and fake organizations but these can be kicked out if local leaders enforce NGO act which give them powers to form committees to monitor them.
Read more ...George Okello Ayoo, the Lira District Education and Health Secretary, says he is optimistic that the transfers will boost performance.
Read more ...Youngster Jacob Kiplimo continued with his good form when he won the Cross Internacional de Itlica in Santiponce, near the Spanish city of Seville on Sunday.
Read more ...Now, three staff Associations including Makerere University Academic Staff Association-MUASA, National Union of Educational Institutions of Uganda-NUEI and Makerere University Administrative Staff Association-MASA have tasked the university to reinstate their leaders.
Read more ...Charles Bogere, the LC V councilor Nakasongola town council, says NWSC has failed to ensure reliable water supply because of failure to secure the water treatment plant. Bogere says many people are still fetching water from open sources, which exposes them to infection.
Read more ...Michael Masaba Nandala, the Speaker Mbale Municipal Council also asked the vendors to vacate the road reserve to allow UNRA to do its work.
Read more ...KCCA beat Congo Brazzaville Premier League side AS Otoho 2-0 in the return leg played on a water logged Star Times Stadium, Lugogo on Sunday. But the win was not enough as coach Mike Hillary Mutebis team bowed out 3-2 on goal aggregate.
Read more ...Critics say that Ugandan youths are trapped in a vicious cycle of betting, staking their little earnings while believing that they might win a jackpot in every stake. They add that online betting has reduced productivity among Ugandas youngsters, sinking families further into poverty.
Read more ...The bill tabled by Government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa in July 2017, cites defects in the existing Uganda Wildlife Act which does not provide for compensation for loss of life and property arising from wildlife escaping from protected areas.
Read more ...Murungi, a resident of Lusaka Upper in Hoima Municipality had been referred to Mulago National Referral Hospital, after his condition deteriorated. He had deep cuts on the head and the face.
Read more ...Education experts have since weighed in arguing that the quality of education acquired by a learner at a given level, cannot be measured by mere examination results, scored through summative assessments intended to evaluate learners at the end of an instructional unit.
Read more ...Juma Waya, one of the eye witnesses says that the Police Officer identified as Ayubu Kanaku had just handcuffed a resident, who had been accused of defilement when an irate mob pounced on him to resist the arrest. In an effort to scare them away, he cocked his gun, which however jammed at the time.
Read more ...The motor vehicle registration number UAP 461Q belonging to Faith Mission Ministry was stolen from the parking yard at the Church along Kwania road in Lira town, according to Reverend Martin Ogwal of Faith Mission Ministry.
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