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MPs order closure of Mbarara abattoir over poor sanitation

Uganda, May 16 -- Parliament's Committee on Health has ordered the closure of Mbarara City Abattoir, saying its continued operation poses a serious health risk to the community. The Committee led by ... Read More


MP Mwijukye injured in church land fight, blames police

Uganda, May 13 -- Buhweju MP Francis Mwijukye has accused security operatives in his constituency of laxity after he was attacked and injured in a land dispute involving a church. Mr Mwijukye was on ... Read More


Concern over increasing cases of teen pregnancies in Rubirizi

Uganda, May 10 -- Leaders have expressed concerns over the rising number of teenage pregnancies in Rubirizi District. A visit to Kichwamba Health Centre III in Kicwamba Sub-county reveals a distressi... Read More


Bishop Mwesigwa to parents: Let holidays be time for house helps to rest

Uganda, April 27 -- Ankole Diocese bishop has advised parent to always let the holidays period be a time for house helps to rest. "Life is not only about going to school and getting good grades but a... Read More


Ankole Diocese starts drive to empower men

Uganda, April 23 -- Ankole Anglican Diocese has launched a programme aimed at empowering men and the boy-child. Ankole Diocese Bishop Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa said the programme is intended to prioritis... Read More


Use church land to minimise the cost of education - Ankole Bishop

Uganda, April 10 -- The Bishop of Ankole diocese Rt Rev Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa has told school managers of church founded schools in the diocese to use church land to start income generating projects. ... Read More


Digitalisation a step to revive Cooperative bank-Trade ministry

Uganda, March 15 -- The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Ms Geraldine Ssali, has said that the digitalisation of cooperatives marks a critical journey in bringi... Read More


Stop hoarding jobs, Minister tells leaders

Uganda, March 8 -- The State Minister for Public Service has ordered district leaders, who ring-fence jobs for their children still in school, to stop it with immediate effect. Ms Grace Mary Mugasa, ... Read More


How Ankole women are promoting financial independence

Uganda, March 5 -- Women in Ankole Diocese have started an investment club to improve household incomes and stop dependence on their husbands for support. Under their umbrella body, the Ankole Dioces... Read More