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By APN Reporter Kampala The police in Lira are investigating an alleged assault of Bismack Olang, a radio journalist with Unity Fm, by Lira Mayor Mike Ogwang Olwa, while covering a story on “cancellation of tender for bodaboda revenue collection”. According to police publicist Fred Enanga, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, is fast tracking the […]
By APN Reporter Kabale Leaders in Ndorwa East county in Kabale district have requested the Government of Uganda reviews its priorities and increase funding to the social service sector across the county. The leaders raised their demand today while speaking during a consultative meeting that was held at Kirigime Guest house in Kabale municipality. The […]
By APN Reporter Ntungamo Parents have been cautioned to desist from the practice of neglecting their parenting responsibilities if nurturing the future generation is to be realized. The call was today evening made by Ntungamo district chairperson Denis Singahache while speaking at a dialogue with a team of leaders from the districts of Butalega,Palisa and […]
By our reporter Kabale The rehabilitation of structures at the 33-year-old National Teachers’ College Kabale in Kabale Municipality has kicked off after receiving a grant of Euros 4m worth about Shs18bn from Belgium Technical Cooperation. Benjamin Turyahikayo, the college principal, while speaking on Tuesday during the ground breaking ceremony at college main hall in […]
By Arinda Nshekanabo Rubanda The Rubanda district local government on Tuesday said it received One Billion shillings from the Uganda wildlife authority under the revenue sharing arrangement. The money is aimed at ensuring that the locals who live near Bwindi national park are supported to start up income generating projects in a bid to reduce […]
By our reporter Kabale Journalists in Kigezi region have been warned against accepting bribes while covering governance and accountability issues in their region. According to Jack Sabiiti, the former Rukiga County Member of Parliament, Journalists have a role of exposing the bad things transpiring in their communities as well as sharing the positive stories […]
By APN Reporter Kabale Journalists in the Kigezi sub region have been tipped to always ensure professional conduct while executing their duties. The call was made by Moses Paul Serwanga a media Consultant with Uganda Media Development Foundation while facilitating during training for journalists held at White Horse Inn Hotel –Kabale on Monday. Serwanga revealed […]
By our reporter Kabale Electricity power regulator, Umeme is calling on leaders in Kigezi region to join hands with it in regulating power theft. According to David Birungi, the manager, stakeholder relations at Umeme, if leaders at all levels embraced the proper usage of electricity in their areas, the company would efficiently and effectively […]
By APN Reporter Kabale Students across Uganda have today started their Uganda Certificate of Education. According to the executive Secretary of Uganda examination board, Dan Odongo, out of the 336,740 students slated to sit, 166,756 are females, while 169,984 are male. He says exams are to be sat from 3,658 centers across the country with […]
By APN Reporter Kampala The Chief of the Uganda Defence Forces (CDF), General David Muhoozi, has saluted the elite Special Forces’ Command (SFC) soldiers for adding value to the national force, the UPDF, and for its diverse specialty in conventional skills. “SFC is a value addition to the UPDF. To this effect, I want to […]
