Author: Derrick Asaba
Under the Universal in Police Force Volunteers (UPFV), the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God ― Uganda continuously exuded its perfume in various Police Stations during the months of November and December last year, not to mention the former times. At several occasions, scriptures connoted from the Bible were shared for encouragement with the […]
It has for ages been asserted that if you want to hide something from an African, do it in writing. True or False, is not the overriding factor. But what is more outstanding is that writers have since given it their heart and soul to produce remarkable literal pieces and sought to divert this assertion. One of them is award winning Ugandan writer and literary arts manager, Doreen Baingana. Her work, from the soils, has made it to the peaks and paid her off with prestigious awards and recognition world over. She is the co-founder and director of the Mawazo Africa Writing Institute based in Entebbe, Uganda and has received many awards ever since she fostered her attention to writing. Born in 1966 and raised in Entebbe, Baingana attended […]
With numerous backlog cases of Military Veterans and beneficiaries standing, the government has revealed a plan to pay their pensions and gratuities. Since the commencement of this payment exercise, 11,000 (16.2%) out of an expected number of 68,000 backlog cases have received their payment. Through the Ministry of Defence and Veteran affairs, the government is […]
Following the New Year’s address by President Yoweri .K. Museveni days ago, the Ministry of Education and Sports has heeded to his call on guiding the public on movement of learners back to school. Museveni tasked the Ministry to come up with a detailed plan to prevent and mitigate road traffic congestion in the Kampala […]
“I like my uniqueness. My physical appearance makes people think that I am fierce. People fear me. Actually, many people don’t know the kind heart I have. My kindness has been exploited. That inner, soft part of me is there. And those that have come across me have come to know it, and have used […]
December is a month that among other pertinent issues, more awareness on HIV/AIDS is made world across through multiple ways. December 1, is celebrated globally as the World AIDS Day. Back home in Uganda, the culture is equally emulated. Partly behind this awareness, stands a man of 43 years that over the decades has taken […]
“Miss World 2021 temporarily postpones global broadcast finale in Puerto Rico due to health and safety interests of contestants, staff, crew and general public. The finale will be rescheduled at Puerto Rico Coliseum Jose Miguel Agrelot within the next 90 days,” read the introduction of a press release by the Miss World Ltd. According to […]
In an attempt to ensure better service for the customers, the government in conjunction with the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) have announced changes to the Electricity Tariff structure. Officiating at a press conference on Thursday, the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu noted that the changes are in line with the […]
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has won the land dispute over the 106 hectares of Budunda and 117 hectares of Bugaali Central Forest Reserves (CFRs) in Namutumba district. This came after Justice Immaculate Busingye of the Land Division issued her judgment that the plaintiffs acquired their leasehold interest in the suit land illegally. “Following this […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport has shown some of the concerns it has noted in a month’s time after taking over the function of administration and management of motor vehicle registration. Addressing the press on Wednesday at the Media Centre, the State Minister for Works, Fred Byamukama noted that there is heavy reliance on […]