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Miss Uganda pageant has unveiled 26 finalists who will participate in different activities that include talent showcases, community service initiatives that will lead to the Grand finale that will take place on 20th Sept 2025 of which the winner will represent Uganda to Miss World. Unveiling the finalists at Sheraton Hotel over the weekend, Isma Lule the marketing Director Star Times who are the official broadcasters of this event on Makula Kika says, “this year’s finalists embody the grace, ambition, and cultural pride we stand for, and we are excited to watch their journeys unfold.” StarTimes is proud to be…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) today welcomed a high-powered delegation from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kenya, led by Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General of Health Services, as part of a strategic initiative to foster cross-border collaboration in cancer research, training, and care. The visit aimed to explore areas of mutual cooperation between Uganda and Kenya in addressing the growing burden of cancer and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the East African region. During the engagement, the delegation held in-depth discussions with UCI leadership, including Executive Director Dr. Jackson Orem, and heads of key departments. The talks…
By Chipo Brenda Bukora East, Uganda – The incumbent Bukora East Member of Parliament, Hon. Peterken Ochap, has called for unity among political players following his victory in the recently concluded NRM party primaries, where he secured the party flag ahead of the 2026 general elections. Hon. Ochap, who is serving in the 11th Parliament, is now seeking re-election and will tussle it out with candidates from other political parties in next year’s national polls. He extended an olive branch to his former primary opponents and opposition members, urging them to set aside their political differences and work together to…
By Chipo Brenda The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has expressed alarm over the state of services at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, citing gross mismanagement, understaffing, and poor accountability. This was during a committee session convened to scrutinize the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended June 30th. Committee members, led by Deputy Chairperson Hon. Goretti Namugga (MP, Mawogola County), painted a grim picture of several referral hospitals — including Entebbe, Soroti, Moroto, and Jinja — which they said are operating in a near-collapse state. “These hospitals are in critical condition, like patients in the Intensive Care Unit.…
Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and legislative relations with the People’s Republic of China following a high-level visit to Parliament on Monday. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, officially welcomed a Chinese delegation led by H.E. Mr. Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and Chairman of the Central Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party. The visit underscores the enduring bilateral ties established between Uganda and China in 1962. In his address, Tayebwa conveyed appreciation from the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita…
FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE-SENSITIVE DISEASES With the various changes witnessed in this century, every country has experienced not only shifts in seasonal patterns but also in human lifestyles. These changes are largely driven by climate change, which has impacted the entire world, affecting not just human health but also the social and economic fabric of many nations. Speaking during a Zoom meeting hosted by Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA) and the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU), HEJNU President Esther Nakazzi emphasized in her opening remarks that the impact of climate change in the East African region requires consolidated…
By Chipo Brenda Professor Mweetwa Mudenda from Lusaka Apex Medical University in Zambia has called on African governments to develop strong internal emergency plans to tackle urban stress and related disasters, instead of relying solely on foreign aid when crises strike. Speaking during a cross-border science café, Prof. Mudenda warned that stress has become a silent killer in African cities, with devastating effects on public health and economic wellbeing. He noted that in Zambia alone, 25% of people living in urban centres suffer from urban stress, driven by factors such as contaminated water, disease outbreaks, floods, and evictions. “These challenges…
Parliament committee cites negligence, contract mismanagement, and financial loss in seven-year project delay By Isaac Senabulya Three top officials of Gulu University have been referred to the Police Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over alleged financial loss to government after a major construction project at the university stalled for seven years. The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Mawogola South MP Gorret Namuga, made the decision after discovering several anomalies in the contract for the construction of a central teaching facility block at the university. The committee noted negligence by the contract management team, which failed to initiate a review of…
The Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has urged the government to present a supplementary budget to fund the salary increments of Arts Teachers’ arguing that it’s essential to resolve the strike and get teachers back to class. Ssenyonyi highlighted the disparity in salaries between Arts and Science teachers, noting that Science teachers earn four times more, despite Arts teachers playing a crucial role in education. He urged the government to reconsider its budget allocation to address this imbalance. However, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija expressed reservations about presenting a supplementary budget, citing current financial constraints. The Government chief whip Dennis Hamson…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with Safe Way Right Way Initiative Ltd, has launched the EACOP Community Road Safety Project to enhance road safety along Uganda’s 1,443 km pipeline corridor. The project aims to cover 294 km across 10 districts, focusing on reducing road-related injuries and deaths. Some of the districts include Kyotera, Gomba, Rakai, Lwengo, Sembabule, Mubende, Kakumiro, Hoima, Kyankwanzi, and Kikuube. The project includes community outreach, traffic police capacity building, and road infrastructure assessments among other activities. Representing the EACOP Managing Director, Ismail Nsereko emphasized the project’s role in the company’s broader…
Uganda Targets 7% Economic Growth in 2025/26 as Government Unveils UGX 72 Trillion Budget Government has unveiled a bold national budget totaling UGX 72,376.48 billion (Seventy-Two Trillion, Three Hundred Seventy-Six Billion, Four Hundred Eighty Million Uganda Shillings) for the 2025/26 financial year, with the government projecting a 7% economic growth rate driven by commercial agriculture, industrialization, and digital transformation. While delivering the national budget speech at Kololo Independence Grounds, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija emphasized that the government’s top priority is economic transformation, job creation, and raising household incomes. “We are focusing on commercial agriculture, industrialization, expanding our services sector,…
PostBank Uganda to Rebrand By Admin PostBank Uganda is to rebrand to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited as a strategic move endorsed by its shareholders. This comes at a time when the Bank is being commended by its shareholders for its incredible performance. The Bank is lauded for being among the most profitable Government entities after posting 35.4 billion shilling Profit After Tax in 2024 Financials. At the Bank’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, it was revealed that PostBank Uganda grew its income by 20% from 206 billion to 248 billion shillings with deposits growing by 25% from 790 billion to 990 billion…
Diaspora Bamasaba Community pledge support to Bugisu Development . By Isaac senabulya At a gathering focusing on enhancing education and socio-economic development in Bugisu, (Masaabaland, the North America Masaba Cultural Association (NAMCA) agreed on this recently at the 24th Annual Convention and General Meeting in Oklahoma City, USA, in a meeting held on May 23rd to 26th , 2025. The gathering, brought together more than 60 Bamasaaba members from across the United States, Canada, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. The convention was an important occasion for the Bamasaaba community, as it sought to address pressing issues in Bugisu, including the…
Parliamentary Committee Assesses Progress of Electric Transit Pilot in Jinja City Jinja City, Uganda – May 2025 The Parliamentary Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation, led by its Chairperson Alex Niyonsaba who also doubles as Bufumibira South MP, has undertaken an oversight visit to Jinja City to assess the implementation progress of Uganda’s pilot Electric Mass-Transit System. The visit aimed to provide Members of Parliament with firsthand insight into the emerging issues, opportunities, and challenges associated with the electric transit system in the The electric buses, manufactured by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), are part of Uganda’s broader strategy to transition…
COSASE Summons Energy Minister over 500bn UMEME Debt. By Fred K The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) has summoned Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, to appear before it on Tuesday, June 10. The minister is expected to explain the fate of Sh500 billion owed by UMEME to the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL). This development follows UETCL’s appearance before COSASE, led by CEO Joshua Karamagi, to respond to concerns raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2024. During the meeting, MPs expressed concern over UMEME’s failure to…