Jackson Angella Nawot, an elder and vice chairperson of Moroto District Mineral Watch Platform says the speculators have stood in the way for better bargaining power for the local community in the region.
Read more ...The trial could not proceed after his lawyer, Ramathan Waiswa told court that he was attending to his sick mother in hospital.
Read more ...The Presidential Affairs Committee of Parliament had wanted the government to find alternative land to resettle the landslide survivors citing unresolved ownership disputes in Bunambutye Sub County Bulambuli district, where the Office of the Prime Minister had acquired up to 2,868 acres of land at a cost of 8 billion Shillings.
Read more ...In a motion tabled on Wednesday, Masaka Municipality MP Mathias Mpuuga demanded that the government expedites investigations into the conduct of all people involved in the illegal eviction. Mpuuga said that despite the illegal eviction, the government has not aided the victims in their plight.
Read more ...The Head Teacher of Makerere University Primary School Hellen Amolo welcomed the renovations saying that once renovated, the learning conditions of pupils will gradually improve. She said that the school serves children from a humble background in the neighboring slums, adding that its current state demotivates them
Read more ...Hussein Kato, the Secretary for Luweero district explains that before the policy, the district, through the licensing act used to collect administrative and license fees from companies engaged in stone quarrying and sand mining. But he hastens to add that the change in policy now places the products under the mining act with the direct control of the Commissioner of Mineral Development.
Read more ...In his remarks, Museveni said as long as he alive, he will be present to fight for prosperity of Ugandans and strategic security of Africa. These, he said are the reasons why he joined politics, why he continues to be in politics and why he will stay in politics as long as he has the energy.
Read more ...Vipers SC will face an up-hill task when they battle Algerias SC Constantine in the first round of the CAF Champions League at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui on Friday.
Read more ...John Munguriek, one of the affected fishermen told Uganda Radio Network on Wednesday that the attack has left him with nothing. He says the Congolese attackers took his boat engine valued at Shillings 3 million.
Read more ...The committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises COSASE has summoned auditors of Price Water Coopers PWC to explain how they came up with the Shillings 239 billion under capitalization of Crane Bank Limited.
Read more ...During an impromptu visit to the facility by the Kabarole Deputy Resident District Commissioner RDC, Festus Bandeba, it was discovered from the records that the facility is always closed during weekends and during weekdays.
Read more ...Prosecution based its case on the testimony of the victim who told court that she recognized her abuser after touching his dreaded hair and his voice when he threatened to kill her if she screamed.
Read more ...Tumusheiwre says it is very risky for a female health worker to sleep in a male ward because she could easily be raped.
Read more ...Construction stalled shortly after the land was acquired after member organizations disagreed on its bill of quantity in 2016. He says the disagreement took a heavy toll on the Forum splintering its membership from 175 to just 79.
Read more ...UPC President Jimmy Akena, who is chairing the summit, said it is an opportunity to start the process of serious dialogue. He said even if he had been invited for tea or photo oops without serious agenda, he would come.
Read more ...George Obia, the Lira District Police Commander says that the ban is to aide security attempts to reduce increasing theft of livestock.According to Obia, all animal traders are required to only transport their livestock between 7 am and 6 pm.
Read more ...The major argument of the manufacturers is that the DTS will increase the cost of production, which will be passed to the consumers.
Read more ...The residents, especially farmers, say it is now very hard for them to transport their farm produce to nearby markets because most of these bridges can no longer be used by vehicles or motorcycles.
Read more ...Speaking after inspecting the construction site of the ferry on Wednesday morning, Reuben Byaruhanga, the UNRA director of road infrastructure protection says that, the funds will include purchase of equipment, payment of labor and construction of three modern harbors in Namayingo district.
Read more ...Palot Abenyu also a resident in the area, says the boat should be removed because it evokes bad memories, saying some of them lost their relatives in the boat tragedy.
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