The National Drug Authority has stated that it is ready to work with Buganda. The NDA officials expressed this interest during a meeting with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga at Bulange, Mengo. NDA asked Buganda to pioneer the fight against drug hawking and drug misuse in the kingdom. Dr. David Nahamya, the secretary of NDA appreciated Buganda for their help. “I ...
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Arts Teachers Are Only Striking Because Of ‘Nugu’ – Ofwono Opondo
The Government spokesperson Mr Ofwono Opondo has become the latest government official to attack the striking teachers especially those teaching arts. Opondo while appearing on the NBS Frontline said that these are only striking because of ‘nugu’ (jealousy). It should be recalled that government a while ago increased the salaries of science teachers by over 300% than their arts counterparts. ...
Read More »Covid-19 Crisis Was More Of Crisis Than Current Economic Crisis To The President – Ssemujju Nganda
Hon. Ssemujju Nganda has said the Covid-19 crisis was more serious to the president than the ongoing inflation in the country. He says the number of meetings that were held during Covid have not been witnessed this time round. “You have a President who cares when he wants to and sometimes he forgets that he has to care. During COVID ...
Read More »If Teachers Feel Terms Of Government Are Unfavorable,They Should Leave – Ofwono Opondo
Ofwono Opondo, the Executive Director of Uganda Media Centre has said teachers who are striking should leave if they are not satisfied with the terms of government. He said this while on NBS’ late night talk show. “No one is forcing the teachers back to class, but all @UNATU_ORG members are holding appointment letters. If you think the terms of ...
Read More »Improve Literacy Levels To Transform Country Into Modern Economy – US Ambassador
Natalie Brown, the US Ambassador to Uganda has advised Uganda to improve literacy levels if the country is to transform into a modern economy. She said this during a press conference at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to launch the D.E.A.R Day events. D.E.A.R stands for Drop Everything And Read. She revealed that the US mission will for the ...
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