Uganda news

The Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) yesterday held a press conference to determine a way forward in it’s leadership to combat the different rising factions. It should be noted that a few weeks ago, some artists under the leadership of Jose Chameleon seceded from UMA. They went ahead to form the Uganda Music Federation, embodying another umbrella known as Uganda Superstars ...

President Museveni will later today preside over the swearing in ceremony for new ministers who missed out the last time. On June 21, 2021, the President presided over the swearing-in of the majority of his new members of the cabinet. These included the new Vice President, Jessica Alupo, as well as the new Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja However, though, 17 ...

Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, is going to kick off the disbursement of relief money today. This money, Ugshs100,000 is going to help families that lockdown affected. However, there were many uncertainties about this relief money yesterday. State Minister for Gender, Charles Engola had said the money should be given out next week. This is because names need verification. The ministry ...

Representatives of private hospitals led by the Bugweri County MP Abdu Katuntu made a joint presentation. It happened on Tuesday before the parliament to clarify and defend the high charges Covid-19 patients have faced in the private health sector Grace Ssali Kiwanuka spoke on behalf of the Uganda Healthcare Federation. He said on average, they spend about Shs3.5m per day ...

Nurses under their umbrella organisation, Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union have secured shs32.3billion as lunch allowance from Government. This in collaboration with Workers Member of Parliament Hon Abdulhu Byakatonda and Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union President Justus Cherop Kiplangat. Finance Ministry Spokesperson Jim Mugunga confirmed  government’s commitment after securing the money for healthcare workers’ demands. He said the payment is ...