Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug
Kenyan President William Ruto has appointed the first female commander of the air force. The Commanders of the Air Force is the head of the Kenya Air Force. The post was created in 1964 with Group Captain Ian Stockwell of the Royal Air Force as the first commander. The current Commanders of the Air Force is Maj. Gen. Fatumah Ahmed, who was appointed on 2 May 2024. Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed becomes the first woman in Kenya’s history to head one of the military services. She was appointed alongside other leaders including a new head of the armed…
The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah has instructed the Ministry of lands to immediately cancel land titles that were allegedly fraudulently acquired. “How can a Person acquire a land title onto which there are sitting tenants without the consent of the district land board. May be there is connivance to defraud the public of their land by officials of the district land boards and the rich. These titles must be cancelled,” instructed Nabbanja. She made the remarks during Women’s Day commemoration ceremony at Kikuube Rwemisanga Grounds in Kyangwali sub county Kikuube District. This event provided a platform…
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Rwenzururu to promote transformational agriculture, aimed at the socio-economical uplifting communities in the Rwenzori region. The partnership is a strategic alliance focused on enhancing the dissemination and adoption of technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPs) generated by NARO. The Omusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere, while witnessing the signing event held at Rwenzori International Hotel in Kasese town, described the partnership as a significant milestone in the journey towards fostering collaboration, innovation, and development of the communities in Rwenzori sub region and beyond. “To…
Asareca Minister Hon Mithika Linturi the Cabinet Secretary (Minister) for Agriculture and Livestock, the Republic of Kenya has vowed to complete Construction of Asareca Building in Uganda as the research gears up go celebrate 30 years anniversary. “I will mobilise my colleagues, the Agriculture Ministers to ensure that ASARECA gets a befitting home.” These were the words of Hon. Mithika Linturi, the Cabinet Secretary (Minister) for Agriculture and Livestock, the Republic of Kenya during his visit to ASARECA Headquarters in Uganda. Speaking during a tour of the site for ASARECA Headquarters Building in the Airport town of Entebbe, Linturi,…
The Director General, National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), Dr. Yona Baguma has commended the organisation’s collaboration with the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA) for driving Uganda’s agricultural sector towards transformational growth. Speaking at a high-level policy workshop celebrating the 15th anniversary of KOPIA in Seoul, South Korea Dr. Baguma noted that the collaboration was driving sustainable growth, improving livelihoods, and fostering economic development across the country. He cited the impressive results among citrus farmers in Teso sub region who have experienced a substantial increase in both yield and income over the past few years following the implementation…
Kenya’s Dairy Authority has initiated measures to bolster its milk reserves and stabilize prices during periods of scarcity. Akankiza Mpiira, the Executive Director of Uganda’s Dairy Development Authority (DDA) confirmed that Kenya is set to increase the issuance of milk importation permits specifically for milk powder from Uganda. This move comes in response to previous restrictions on milk powder imports, which are now being eased to address potential shortages in the Kenyan market. According to DDA, Pearl Diaries and Amos Diaries are positioned to seize the opportunity in the Kenyan milk powder market however, their…
By Felix Oketcho Atleast 2,564 needy but academically gifted students have over the last 20 years benefitted from university study scholarships courtesy of Muljibbhai Madhvani Foundatio scholarship. Mr Gerald Ssendawula, the board Chairman of Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation, said since the academic year 2003/2004, they have supported needy students from all walks of life to attain their education dreams by providing them with tuition to undertake undergraduate and post-graduate studies. “And when you consider the amount of money involved, it is in billions because there have been variations. As you can imagine the value of the shilling and the cost…
Makerere University Endowment Fund has announced the launch of the fourth edition of the Makerere Run, an annual event aimed at supporting students living with disabilities and promoting inclusivity within the university community. This year’s event, scheduled for August 18th, 2024, will be held under the theme “Run for Students with Disabilities” and will raise funds for the construction of a state-of-the-art Students’ Centre and Disability Support Unit at Makerere University. The State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, commended the efforts of Dr. Maggie Kigozi, the late Dr. Martin Aliker, and their team for reviving and…
Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Dr Silver Mugisha has been recognized by Rotary International for his outstanding commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda. The award presented to him during the District 9214 conference and assembly in Kampala acknowledges Dr. Mugisha’s dedication to collaboration with Rotary as a strategic partner in advancing humanitarian causes. Dr. Mugisha was among the Top 40 Corporate Champions for Humanity awarded alongside other distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to sustainability and humanitarian efforts. In his remarks, Dr. Mugisha emphasized the importance of collaboration between government business…
By Felix Oketcho The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) today joyfully commemorated World Intellectual Property Day under the theme “IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.” The event which took place at the URSB Headquarters in Kololo was marked by a series of engaging activities and insightful discussions, highlighting the pivotal role of intellectual property rights in fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and advancing sustainable development goals. URSB which is the national intellectual property office used the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to collaborating with innovators creating sustainable technologies. This pledge underscores URSB’s dedication…