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Uganda, known for its high alcohol consumption rates globally, is facing a potential shift with the introduction of a stringent alcohol trading and consumption bill in Parliament. The Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023, presented by Sarah Opendi, the Tororo District Woman Member of Parliament, has sparked mixed reactions from the …

The government’s efforts to set up a Sugar Board to regulate the sugar industry have been hindered by a lack of funds, according to the Minister of State for Finance (Privatization and Investment), Evelyn Anite. The Minister explained that despite the assent of the Sugar Bill, the necessary Shs2 billion …

Pastor Jackson Senyonga, the lead pastor of Christian Life Church, has called on the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) to uphold equal justice by reopening the closed complaint file of youths accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of Rubaga Miracle Center Cathedral of sodomizing them. Pastor Senyonga, addressing a press conference at …

Lawmakers have stressed the importance of adopting an all-encompassing strategy to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV), pointing out that existing efforts predominantly focus on women, neglecting the concerns of men. During a plenary sitting on November 23, 2023, Members of Parliament (MPs) responded to a statement on the 16 Days of …

Members of Parliament have advocated for enhanced access to banking services to facilitate the smooth disbursement of funds to beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. During the debate on the Report of the Committee on Public Service and Local Government addressing the status of the Parish Development Model’s …

Chop Gaming Ltd, operating as BetPawa in Uganda, secured the runner-up position at the Excel Award during the Taxpayers Appreciation Awards Ceremony organized by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Acknowledging the honor, Mr. Allan Tumushabe, ChopGaming’s MD in Uganda, emphasized the company’s exceptional contribution to revenue mobilization and youth empowerment. …

The family of Lord Resistance Army commander Joseph Kony is seeking a second meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, expressing concerns over their continued poor living conditions. This request comes less than three months after the initial meeting at State House Entebbe, during which the president pledged support for their rehabilitation. …

On Saturday, November 25, 2023, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, presided over the 28th graduation ceremony at Kampala International University (KIU) main campus in Kampala. Approximately 1862 graduates received their degrees, with 17 achieving first-class honors. The graduates comprised 88% undergraduates and 12% post-graduates, with …

Hajji Joe Ogwang, a prominent businessman in Lira city, northern Uganda, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son, Aaron Okello, dead during a heated altercation at Tipper stage in Kamuswahili Cell. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, unfolded while Ogwang was conducting his daily business. Reports suggest the confrontation …

Updf  Soldiers from the 51st Infantry, Battalion 407 of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have acknowledged shooting and killing over 40 cows, while injuring 50 others in Amudat district, northern Uganda. The incident occurred at the border area of Naporokoch parish in Amudat district and Korite in Kween district, …