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The Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development Hon Judith Nabakoob has handed over customary land titles to 1,900 families from Agwingiri and Muntu subcounties in Amolatar District. Francis Okello Rwotlonyo, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) representing the Minister for lands Hon.JudithNabakoob expressed gratitude for the opportunity to officiate at the function in Amolatar, where legal documentation was handed over to secure family and community land. Over 1,900 families benefited by receiving Certificates of Customary ownership. “NRM government is implementing a very critical initiative to register customary land and issue certificates of Customary ownership to families and clans in the…

World Athletics has finally certified the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon course and given it global recognition. World Athletics is the global governing body for athletics which oversees various disciplines including track and field, cross country running, road running, race walking, mountain running, and ultra running. The marathon’s certification was confirmed on April 3, following a thorough assessment process led by Garvin Wright, an official from World Athletics. Wright, who is one of just three top-tier (Grade A) World Athletics route measurers in Africa, concluded the measuring and evaluating of the route for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon…

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has directed Ministry of Education and Sports officials to immediately remove dead Pioneer Bus company from Mandela National stadium to pave way for the country to host African Nations Championship (CHAN) in September 2024 and African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. “I want you to have the scrap buses out of Namboole using the legal mechanism. Removal of these redundant buses will help the contractor to organise the parking area,”Among said. Among has also tasked the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to investigate Uganda Land Commission (ULC) for…

In an effort to improve sanitation coverage in Kampala, National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has handed over Nine sanitation facilities to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). According to NWSC Managing Director Engineer Silver Mugisha the facilities are located at Police Primary School- Kibuli, St. Paul Primary School, Nsambya P/S, Kasanga Primary School, Mbuya PS, Muntundwe, Lubiri Primary School, Mutundwe P/S, Kiswa Market, and Centenary Park. The project is co-funded by the KfW Development Bank (KfW) with 11.84Million Euros and the French Development Agency (AFD) which is extending 17.19Million Euros. Handing over the facilities to KCCA authorities, Dr Silver…

Prof Lawrence Muganga Victoria University Vice Chancellor gas urged Students to emulate late Dr Martin Aliker lifestyle. Officiating at an event where Victoria University eulogized the late former Chancellor, Dr Martin Jerome Okec Aliker, Muganga praised late Aliker for the foundation he laid during the early years of the institution’s establishment. Dr Aliker was Victoria University Chancellor between 2013-2019 and was instrumental in the establishment of the institution to become one of the leading private universities in the country. Dr Martin Aliker passed away on Monday, April 15, at the age of 95 years. “You must learn to work…

Uganda Census Commissioner and Executive Director of the National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Dr Chris Mukiza has challenged legislators to preach messages of census to their voters so as to popularise forth coming digital Census scheduled for May 9th. Officiating at aspecial breakfast meeting fot Members of Parliament at Serena Hotel in Kampala Mukiza said involvement of policy makers will help easy public view of census exercise. “Many people have misunderstanding about Census and they don’t want to give us information. They think counting them and their assets may lead to heavy taxes,” Mukiza said. ” As Mps help…

In abid to address escalating unemployment among youth and women, Uganda Small Scale Industries Association (USSIA) has offered to train youth in enterprise development. Ms. Veronica Namwanje, the Executive Secretary for USSIA while addressing participants at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, also urged their members to utilize the available resources to increase value addition for their Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), youth unemployment in Uganda increased from 6.54% in 2021 to 6.58% in 2022. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has also released new poverty rates using a revised poverty…

President Yoweri Museveni has offered state burial for Dr Martin Aliker, business acumen who died suddenly on monday. Family members told this website that Aliker died from Nakasero Hospital at the age of 95 years. Born in Gulu District on October 21, 1928, to Rwot Lacito Okech and Juliana Auma, Dr Aliker’s journey towards excellence began early in life. He studied at Gulu High School, King’s College Budo,Makerere University before pursuing studies in political science at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, United States for a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He is known for founding the first black-owned dental…

After various stakeholders consultations, Ministry of Lands is set to officially launch National Physical Development Plan 2021 /2040 this Wednesday. Uganda is among the few African countries with a National Physical Development (Spatial) plan which was approved under Minute 407(CT 2023) in November 2023 and gazzetted on 13th November 2023. Addressing the media in Kampala Lands minister Judith Nabakooba said although Uganda has National Development Plan III (NDP III) and Vision 2040, the spatial comprehensive national development plan component was missing yet very critical for strategic location of our cities, infrastructure planning as well as orderly, efficient…

The newly inaugurated president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has named the leader of the biggest opposition party as his prime minister. Ousmane Sonko is President Faye’s political mentor and the two had been imprisoned just before the March elections. They were granted amnesty, alongside many other political prisoners, by the outgoing President Macky Sall. “A few hours after taking office as the president of Senegal, his excellency Faye has appointed Sonko prime minister,” the President posted on x. Mr Sonko had originally been named as the opposition’s presidential candidate until he was arrested and ruled ineligible to stand…