Uganda news

Bamunanika County lawmaker Robert Kafeero Ssekitoleko is pursuing legal action to claim UGX 25 million in damages after being involved in a manhole accident. The incident, which occurred recently, has prompted the lawmaker to seek compensation for the injuries sustained. The member of parliament, fell into an uncovered manhole while walking close to Garden City The manhole, located in close ...

A total of 160 Ugandans graduated in welding techniques for the oil and gas activities in Uganda, from the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba and Sunmaker Oil and Gas Training Institute. The two months of training equipped trainees with proper techniques, theory and practical-based knowledge using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding). The training courses encompass skills required in the welding industry, ...

Uganda has achieved the fifth position in the latest Global Alcohol Consumption Index, highlighting the country’s significant alcohol consumption patterns. According to the report, Uganda has positioned itself among the top five countries with the highest alcohol consumption rates worldwide. The index, which takes into account various factors such as per capita consumption, alcohol-related incidents, and overall drinking culture, sheds ...

The Uganda National Oil Company has said the country is back on schedule to produce its first oil by 2025. Proscovia Nabanjja, the Chief Executive Officer, Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), made this revelation. “We are working towards all efforts between the upstream and the EACOP. We are working towards the 2025 target, we are on track,” Nabanjja said at ...

In order to keep their careers going, President Museveni advised the 11 newly sworn in High Court Judges to be transparent. He made these remarks yesterday as he presided over the swearing-in at State House in Entebbe. The judges are Flavia Nabakooza, Philip Willebrord Mwaka, Amos Kwizera, David Samson Lwokya Makumbi, Dr Christine Akello Echookit, Jamson Karemera Karemani, Jacqueline Mwondha, ...