Author: Derrick Asaba
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Despite the uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic that in turn negatively affected different sectors in the country, the Retirement Benefits Sector continued to grow. While presenting the sector performance highlights of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA), the CEO of the body, Martin Nsubuga leaned this on the increasing numbers of Ugandans […]
As more Afghans are expected to jet in the country in the coming days, the first batch of 51 evacuees arrived in Uganda yesterday, August 25. These are people fleeing Taliban-controlled Afghanistan who have been granted temporary asylum as revealed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen Al-Haji Abubaker Jeje Odongo. At their arrival at Entebbe International Airport, the 51 Afghan nationals, including men, women and children, were received by the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, Natalie Brown. “The government of Uganda […]
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has revealed that there is a consistent reduction in daily confirmed cases following the partial lifting of the lockdown. This was revealed by the Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Acheng recently while she updated the public on COVID-19 response after the lockdown. Acheng noted that daily confirmed cases reduced from the […]
The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO Bureau) under the Ministry of Internal Affairs has halted the operations of 54 NGOs due to non-compliance with the NGO Act 2016. The NGO Bureau Executive Director, Stephen Okello, explained that 23 of these were operating with expired NGO permits contrary to section 31 (1) and 32(1) of […]
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is currently constructing the East Africa Oncology Center of Excellency, which the Institute is optimistic to reduce the health revenue flight out of the East African region once completed. This was revealed by the Uganda Cancer Institute Public Relations Officer, Christine Namulindwa as she informed the public about the Cancer care services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “Once this center is fully functional, […]
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has denied information released by the Daily Monitor that alleged that some health Officers hid COVID-19 jabs offered. This was watered down by the Director-General Health Services, Dr. Henry G. Mwebesa while addressing the press at the Uganda Media Centre today. The article headlined, “Health officials hide offer for COVID-19 […]
Tomorrow Friday, August 20, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) is hoping to release the 2020 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examination results. These results will be of over 98,393 students in total who sat for the UACE examinations earlier this year in April from 2,339 examination centres nationwide. The ceremony will be convened […]
Officials say that at least 1,941 people are known to have died following the deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the Tiburon Peninsula in the Caribbean nation of Haiti. This is a rise of more than 500 on the previous figure and nearly 10,000 people have been injured, and many are still missing after this tremor according to a BBC report. There are fears that the death […]
Our minds move to far places, fly our thoughts to likelihoods and the impossibilities, but our eyes can’t stand such extreme treks and rather choose to keep us within the proximity of their reach. Not until we listen to the vociferous voices in our minds and act upon, do we make analysis of the former […]
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has stated with sheer commitment to put an end to torturous acts with very strict prohibitions. This was said by the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola yesterday in a release that detailed initiatives taken to counter torture in the UPF. Ochola said that even though his leadership has […]