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By Adiga Julius . The construction of modern radiotherapy bunkers which will house four linear accelerators and two brachytherapy machines has reached 95% progress. According to the Executive Director, Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) Dr. Jackson Orem, the site that kicked off in May 2016 has reached a 95% and is expected to be complete at the end of this year 2018. This construction was expected to last one year but was extended due to additional works and unseen technicalities like weather disturbances. The six chambers are intended for installation of additional four linear accelerators and two brachytherapy machines to fast…

Parliament Press. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has said that the proponents of the social media and mobile money taxes sought funds for development purposes. Oulanyah who was speaking at the launch of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) Report on the State of the Rule of Law at the Kampala Serena Hotel, today 03 July 2018 said he was presenting the arguments that were made in the House as MPs considered the tax laws. “They argued that we have a shortfall in the budget and the social media tax sought to address this. They added that It would…

PLANS TO RESURRECT CO-OPS BANK UNDER WAY By Damba Roggers Govt confirms, plans are under way to revitalize the defunct cooperative bank, with consultations under way to understand the reasons why the former bank was liquidated. According to the state minister for cooperatives, Hon. Frederick Gume, the bank will provide soft and affordable loans to farmers which cannot be offered by the current commercial banks. The cooperative bank will be issuing low interest rates estimated to stand at 10% annually as compared to the 10% charged on a monthly basis by commercial banks. However, the general secretary Ugandan cooperative alliance,…

source DW World Cup 2018: Comeback win bodes well for Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ This year’s World Cup has been an unpredictable affair as heavyweights have fallen like flies. But Belgium’s comeback win over Japan suggests the Red Devils may finally be ready to fulfill their potential. Fußball WM 2018 Belgien vs Japan (picture alliance / Xinhua News Agency) Belgium have long had a glut of talent at their disposal, a team boasting star players who have shone at club level on the biggest stages week in, week out. But the old cliche of star players not making a star team…

Ugandans Protest, Petition Court Over social Media Tax By. Damba Rogers FIVE concerned citizens and a Techinology Company ; Cyber law Initiative have petitioned the Constitutional court seeking to nullify the new social media tax of 200shs per day which is to be paid by all internet users. The new tax is known as Over the Top.(OTT) . The Petitioners led by one Daniel Opio have sued the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) accusing it of giving an enabling environment for (URA) to collect this tax since yesterday, and the AG whom he wants to explain why Government does not offer…

NEW MOVE TO ATTRACT UGANDANS INTO INSURANCE By Damba Rogers Though Ugandans seem not to be taking up insurance packages, which has left the industry struggling, now insurance companies are laying new strategies to attract Ugandans into taking up various insurance packages. Speaking on the sidelines at the 6TH annual insurers sports gala at Namboole, the acting director marketing, research and development at the insurance regulatory authority of uganda, Sande Protazio and the CEO, Insurance institute of Uganda Saul Sseremba are sure that with the new strategies coupled with the changing world, Ugandans will slowly but steadily realize the benefits…

No Elective Positions for Public Servants By Chipo Brenda As the country approachs bringing new leadership in the villages, many are , with vigor and moral to show interest in serving Ugandans in the various positions. Only those not in public service have a chance to stand for those elective positions, this was revealed by the Minister of Local government TOM Butime while in Mubende district. Minister Butime asked all those still serving as government officials to withdraw their candidature because they are not allowed to serve double standard yet other people can serve in those elective positions. These elective…

Kadaga calls for favourable investment policies for Ugandans in Diaspora The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has asked government to re-evaluate the Investment Policy in a bid to offer and improve incentives to Ugandans in the Diaspora to invest back home. Kadaga made these remarks at the opening 2nd Uganda Canada Diaspora Business Expo and Convention held over the weekend in Toronto, Canada. She said that government needs to look into the possibility of making sure that the policy is changed to make it easy for Ugandans in the Diaspora to bring their money into the country for investment purposes.…

SOURCE DW World Cup 2018: Mbappe double inspires France to thrilling win over Argentina A second half brace from the sensational Kylian Mbappe inspired France to a thrilling win over Argentina. Both sides led in an incredible start to the knockout stages that means Lionel Messi’s Argentina are going home. FIFA Fußball-WM 2018 | Achtelfinale | Frankreich vs. Argentinien | 3. TOR Frankreich (Reuters/M. Dalder) France 4-3 Argentina, Kazan Arena, Kazan (Griezmann 13′, Pavard 57′, Mbappe 64′, 68′ — Di Maria 41′, Mercado 48′, Aguero 90+3′) At times like this, it’s easy to forget that Kylian Mbappe is still only…

By Parliament Press. The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has called for an amendment to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Act to allow persons access their savings before the age of 50. Kadaga said it is inhuman for Ugandans to make savings which they may never live to enjoy. “The current law says you cannot access your savings until you are 50. What is the essence of saving when I can’t use it when I am sick, only to die and is taken by relatives,” said Kadaga. The NSSF Act provides that a member of the Fund shall be…

EALA Member urges SADC legislators to join industrialization push …Hon Kasamba tells MPs at symposium to lead from the front SOURCE EALA East African Legislative Assembly, Luanda, Angola: 27 June, 2018: Industrialization is a key component achievable within economic communities through enhanced push for integration and commitment to the ideals of an economic bloc. In order to achieve the same, legislators among other stakeholders need to effectively undertake their role, EALA Member, Hon Kasamba Mathias has said. Hon Kasamba made the remarks at a symposium on the sidelines of the on-going 43rd Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) in…

WOMEN ACTIVISTS VOW RO STAGE 1 MILLION MATCH TOMORROW By Damba Rogers. women activists under their umbrella, women protest working group have vowed not to give in to police orders to stop their planned one million match slated for tomorrow on the streets of Kampala. The women protest working group leader, Prof. Stella Nyanzi expressed disappointment over police poor implementation of the public order management law despite receiving official communication from the internal affairs minister, Gen. JJ.Odong demanding that both parties hold meetings to iron out the issues as per the laid programme. Ruth Muganzi and Lydia Namubiru plus Andrew…

By Damba Rogers . Government is set to make physical education compulsory to all schools include private learning institutions which have no compounds. Declaring the National Physical Active Day at Entebbe today, the Minister for Health Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng says they are pursuing the Education and Sports ministry not to provide licenses to all schools with no space or open ground for physical exercise. According to them, Non Communicable diseases are increasing among Ugandans due to being physically inactive with hypertension being at 24.3 percent and more than 1.3percent diabetes. The Programme Manager for Non-Communicable Diseases at the Ministry…

No Amount of Money Can Change LC1 Polling Style. EC Damba Rogers The electoral commission chairman, Justice Byabakama Simon says, no amount of money can force them to divert from the planned lining up system for the upcoming LC1 polls to using ballot papers. The comment from the chairman follows reports by the EU delegation which made it loud to the speaker of parliament this week that they had availed money to Ugandan govt to be used in the LC1 electoral process which offer govt declined to take. The delegation told the speaker that the money was meant to facilitate…

Three Young Ugandans among the “Queen’s Young Leaders Award Winners 2018”. Basil Mwota (23), Elizabeth Kasujja (27) and Stephen Katende (26) were yesterday, 26th June 2018 honoured and presented with their Awards by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. The Queen’s Young Leader Award recognises and celebrates exceptional people aged 18-29 from across the Commonwelath who are taking lead in their communities and using their skills to transform lives. The three also met with Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street and the Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Patricia Scotland at Marlborough House. Source: Uganda High Commission, London…