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Under the theme Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” Uganda will join the rest of the world to commemorate World Wildlife Day 2024 with national celebrations in Kyenjojo District. Tourism Minister Tom Butime emphasized how digital conservation technologies and services can drive wildlife conservation, sustainable and legal wildlife trade, and human-wildlife coexistence. World Wildlife Day is annually celebrated on March 3rd. On 20 December 2013, the Sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. Uganda…
Reknowed Bishop Zac Niringiye has blasted Minister of Internal Affairs Gen. Kahinda Otafiire for belittling General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s bid for Presidential seat in 2026 and over staying in power. He also expressed his disappointment by leaders for over staying in power and denying religious leaders form participating in active politics yet they deserve to guide leaders by God. Zac emphasized that although it’s always said that leaders are God’s annointed, greedy, oppressive and corrupt leaders don’t come from God because they are antithetical to His divine principles. Bishop Zac words was prompted by Minister Otafiire’s speech during the commemoration of…
In the aftermath of Uganda’s groundbreaking decision to officially designate all wetlands, a crucial question surfaces: how can we ensure that this recent legislation translates into concrete protection for these vital ecosystems? While the official designation is undoubtedly a commendable step, the ongoing journey toward safeguarding Uganda’s wetlands necessitates exploration. Enter environmental litigation – a potentially influential tool poised to expedite the implementation of the law and hold influential stakeholders accountable.
Gabriella Bridget Ntaate aka Ntaate is the hottest and trending gospel artiste in Uganda. Her debut songs has crossed all televisions and radio stations and enjoying fair air play in bars as well especially Cheza na Yesu. But who is Gabie? Gabriella Bridget Ntaate a Munyoro was born on April 14, 1992, into a family with 4 girls and 3 boys. Ntaate’s parents died when she was young, so she lived with her uncle and aunt in Kireka. She got her PLE from Shimoni, her O’levels from St. Lawrence and her A’levels from St. Noah Zana. She also got her…
Preparation for Uganda’s 6th national census stands at 90.3 per cent with 50 districts having complete clean data, 58 districts, and cities at 90 per cent, 18 districts above 80 per cent, and the rest below 70 per cent according to the Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS ). The census is set to be carried out on the night of the 9th leading to May 10th, 2024 with more than 120,000 enumerators are set to be recruited. Chris Mukiza, Ubos executive director, said that the census will be digitized, including payments of the enumerators to avoid costs of middlemen.…
In amove aimed to recognise importance of culture and heritage in the development of the country Makerere University has opened Edward Muteesa II Museum at the University. Sir Edward Muteesa II was an alumnus of Makerere University from 1943 to 1945 before playing key leadership roles in Buganda Kingdom. Mutesa II (born Nov. 19, 1924—died Nov. 21, 1969, London, Eng.) kabaka (ruler) of the East African state of Buganda (now part of Uganda) in 1939–53 and 1955–66; he was deposed in 1953 by the British and again in 1966 by Milton Obote, president of independent Uganda. Mutesa was crowned Kabaka…
It is a daily ritual for millions of Australians, but if you have noticed the price of your morning flat white or soy latte increase, brace yourself — it is likely to get worse. By the end of the year, coffee lovers will be paying up to $7 for a regular cup as cafes nationwide struggle to absorb growing overhead costs warned David Parnham, president of the Café Owners and Baristas Association of Australia. “What’s happening globally is there are shortages obviously from catastrophes that are happening in places like Brazil with frosts, and certain growing conditions in some of the coffee growing…
Cancer is slowly and gradually killing people in Uganda however those who report for treatment only get mild treatment despite huge cancer burden in the community this web site has learnt. According to our findings few victims who report to health centres get inadequate treatment and report at advanced stage when cancer has eaten up their bodies. Current status if cancer in Uganda The burden of cancer is increasing globally. It is estimated that Uganda has 34,005 new cases of cancer every year of these an estimated 20% of new cancer cases make it to the Uganda Cancer ibstitute for…
Ayouth-led non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment, Reach ahand has launched a new campaign aimed to mobilise pads for girls in Busoga sub region. Through a fundraising drive Reach ahand intends to procure 20,000 pads for girls in the Busoga region. According Humphrey Nabimanya the Executive Director says the drive was triggered by the fact that menstruation is an entry point for most of the sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) issues faced by young girls and stems from feedback received from several projects being undertaken by the organisation across the country, including the Undo the Taboo Campaign, the Imara…
The optimism around super power potential for Uganda is ripe and our leaders and communities at all levels are immersed in debate and actions on how to achieve geometric economic growth and become a first world in our life time. Those late to the party need to show up. In nominal terms, Uganda’s ambition to grow her economy 10-fold translates into an average annual growth rate of 17 percent per annum over a 14-year period (2024/25-2037/38) as opposed to a 10-year period. Put simply, Uganda has to double the size of her GDP every 5 years for it to reach…