Culture & Heritage

Uganda & South Korea launch Digital content production and management control center

Uganda & South Korea launch Digital content production and management control center

The Uganda government together with the republic of South Korea have launched the digital contents production and management control center that will be used to produce local TV and radio works with the center aimed at promoting local content. Speaking at the launch of the center at the ministry of ICT offices in Kampala  the […]

Uganda National Theater Ex-Boss Joseph Walugembe succumbs to High Blood pressure

Uganda National Theater Ex-Boss Joseph Walugembe succumbs to High Blood pressure

The Former director of Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC), Joseph Walugembe succumbed to high blood pressure, a family Member told the media in Kampala. The deceased’s son, Humphrey Jjuuko said the 58 year old died as a result of high blood pressure and severe anemia. “He was alright by last night but when we went […]

ACCU asks IGG to intervene in scramble for Bugoma Central forest reserve

ACCU asks IGG to intervene in scramble for Bugoma Central forest reserve

The Anti Corruption Coalition Uganda wants the office of the Inspector General of Government to intervene and carry investigations into the scramble for Bugoma Central forest reserve in Bunyoro Kingdom in Hoima District. This follows contradicting statements between the Kingdom f Bunyoro and the National forestry authority both claiming ownership of Muhangaizima Blocks compartments 7, 8, […]

Lyomoki asks Kadaga to abandon devil worshiping

Lyomoki asks Kadaga to abandon devil worshiping

Workers Member of Parliament Dr.Sam Lyomoki has asked the speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga to abandon devil worshiping. This as the people and religious leaders continue to question Rebecca Kadaga’s faith when she visited the shrine to pay homage to her ancestors and thank them for her victory for the speakership seat in the 10th parliament. […]

When a lake gives more than ‘fish’: A peek into Ggaba’s mushrooming businesses, a livelihood for many at Uganda’s Lake Victoria in Kampala.

When a lake gives more than ‘fish’: A peek into Ggaba’s mushrooming businesses, a livelihood for many at Uganda’s Lake Victoria in Kampala.

UGANDA is by far one of the most beautiful countries on earth. To many visitors, it’s a place that has welcoming people. Uganda’s charm mostly lies in its astonishing diversity – of wildlife, vegetation, landscapes and cultures – the beautiful land. Perhaps it is no wonder that Winston Churchill popularized this by naming it the […]

A Statement from the Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, on Syncretism

A Statement from the Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, on Syncretism

Like many Ugandans, Christians in the Church of Uganda prayed for Hon. Rebecca Kadaga in her re-election campaign for MP and also for her election as Speaker of Parliament. We rejoiced when the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ opened both doors for her to serve the people of Uganda again. Like many, […]

Ministry identifies 500 sites to increase on tourism

Ministry identifies 500 sites to increase on tourism

Uganda has untapped assets in the tourism industry and the commissioner museums and monuments in the ministry of tourism, Rose Nkaale Mwanja, says that over 500 sites have been identified to increase attraction of tourists in the country. Mwanja told reporters during a meeting with visiting Turkey officials that the sites which have been neglected for […]

Creation of new districts in Kasese region is the cause of chaos and not the solution – Kiyonga

Creation of new districts in Kasese region is the cause of chaos and not the solution – Kiyonga

The Minister of Defense Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga has warned government on creation of new districts in Kasese region to avert tension and killings in this region. This was during a meeting with the parliamentary committee on defense and Internal Affairs were he said that creation of new districts is one of the causes of chaos in […]

Tinkasimire vows to fight shs 2.6bn pornography machine proposal

Tinkasimire vows to fight shs 2.6bn pornography machine proposal

Buyaga EAST member of parliament has  vowed to block the funds for purchasing a machine detecting Pornography worth 2.6 Billion shilling in the Ethics Ministry under the office of the president for the Financial Year 2016/17. Father Simon Lokodo, the Minister for Ethics and Integrity, sparked uproar after he announced that his ministry was preparing to […]

Opposition in Kasese demand for apology from IGP on Rwenzururu statements

Opposition in Kasese demand for apology from IGP on Rwenzururu statements

Kasese opposition members of parliament have demanded for an apology from the Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kaihura for insinuating that the Opposition and Rwenzururu Kingdom were behind the violence in Kasese. Woman MP for Kasese district Winfred Kiiza and Busongola North MP William Nzhoghu told parliament that Omumbere is being accused wrongly over violence […]