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Increase advocacy against corruption, MPs tell Civil Society

Views: 7 Increase advocacy against corruption, MPs tell Civil Society Legislators on the Committee of Trade and Tourism have disagreed with a recommendation by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to increase the Tourism Development Programme budget to at least Shs1 trillion per year for the next five years. Members of Parliament (MPs), Hon. James Olobo (NRM, […]

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Call for better pay and staffing in health sector takes centre stage again

Views: 8 The Health Committee during a meeting with officials from different hospitals Motivation of health workers has been cited as a key factor in improving health service delivery in Uganda. Butaleja District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Florence Nebanda said that there is need to consider better renumeration packages for health care workers adding

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‘Increase funds for prosecution of GBV cases’

Views: 6 The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has descried the low rate of prosecution of cases related to Gender Based Violence which has left many victims devastated. According to Emmanuel Kashaija, a CBSAG member, the situation of GBV has largely remained unchanged saying only a small fraction of victims receive justice to the

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Kampala,Uganda:Presidency seeks to replace old vehicles

Views: 16 State House Comptroller, Barekye (C) before the Committee on Presidential Affairs The presidency is seeking Shs10 billion for procurement of new vehicles to replace an aging fleet. According to Immaculate Namara, an Assistant Commissioner in the Office of the President, there is need  for increased funding to address critical challenges facing the State

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Israeli government to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal on Friday: reports

Views: 10 Israeli government to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal on Friday: reports. The Israeli cabinet will meet Friday morning to vote on the ceasefire and prisoner-exchange deal, according to reports in Israeli and US media. The remaining disputes have been resolved and a final agreement is now in place, paving the way for a

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Jordan FM in Beirut as Qatar invites Lebanon president to visi Doha.

Views: 6 Jordan FM in Beirut as Qatar invites Lebanon president to visi Doha. Lebanon has seen widespread global support after the election of a president, with Qatar inviting new head of state Aoun for a visit. Lebanon is expected to witness a flurry of diplomatic activity over the next two days, with Jordan’s top

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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa recognised as a Top Employer in Africa

Views: 18 Coca-Cola Beverages Africa recognised as a Top Employer in Africa PRESS RELEASE Coca-Cola Beverages Africa recognised as a Top Employer in Africa CCBA was certified as a Top Employer in Africa, and its operations in Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda achieved this accolade at country level CCBA in Uganda Pic: l-r Flavia

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Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive 2025

Views: 14 Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive 2025   Over the weekend, it emerged that Ukraine has undertaken what appears to be a limited offensive in the northern reaches of its salient in the Russian province of Kursk. While the size of the attacks is yet to be definitively confirmed, the nature of these combined arms activities – armour,

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North Korea Deployed 12,000 Troops To Kursk In October. Three Months Later, A Third Are Dead Or Wounded.

Views: 12 North Korea Deployed 12,000 Troops To Kursk In October. Three Months Later, A Third Are Dead Or Wounded.   A third of the troops North Korea deployed to western Russia’s Kursk Oblast late last year has been killed or wounded, according to Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelensky. Col. Ants Kiviselg, the head of the Estonian defense

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Total of 124 combat clashes occur on battlefield, with over 50 on Pokrovsk front

Views: 7 Total of 124 combat clashes occur on battlefield, with over 50 on Pokrovsk front   A total of 124 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day, with the most intense situation being on the Pokrovsk front, where Ukrainian defenders have stopped 56 Russian assault and offensive actions. Source: General

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