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UNEB to introduce SMS examination registration

Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) is planning to introduce SMS examination registration system where students would be able to register for national exams via Short Messaging Service (SMS) in order to prevent theft of registration fees by unscrupulous school head teachers. Sources in UNEB told our reporters that such a system will help students to […]

Uganda hospitals, health centers and telephone contacts

Here is a list of Uganda hospitals and health centers and their telephone contacts…we shall continuously update it…Better viewable at Uganda Hospitals page. You can also contact the Ministry of Health PRO at 0774063888/0702205361 NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS DISTRICT HOSPITAL DIRECTOR PHONE MOBILE E-MAIL KAMPALA MULAGO DR. DDUMBA EDWARD 0414-554009 0752-737475 KAMPALA BUTABIKA DR KIGOZI FRED 041-221378/221377 0752-760234 GULU […]

Some interesting facts you need to know

~the word “Nike” comes frm a Greek Mythology. Nike is the goddess of victory and was often depicted as a small winged figure whom the goddess Athene carried. ~the most spoke language in the world is not English but the Mandarin (Chinese language). ~if a bee stings you, it dies. ~the national anthem of Greece […]

Has Makerere University increased tuition fees

Hundreds of students at Makerere University have been seen today moving office to office seeking for important clarification on whether the institution had truly increased tuition fees. The KCCA councilor representing Makerere University, Bernard Luyiga says he is currently receiving numerous inquiries from Makerere University staff and students concerning many seemingly unfair and draconian policies […]

Police summons former minister Khiddu Makubuya over corruption

Police have asked former Attorney General, Dr. Khiddu Makubuya to appear before police detectives at the CID headquarters at Kibuli in Kampala over an investigation into suspected irregular of 14 billion shillings compensation to Congolese car owners. Ms Judith Nabakooba, who is the Deputy police spokesperson, says that Dr. Makubuya is aware that he is […]

How conmen steal money using ATM

Police are investigating reports that thugs are using ATM machines to steal people’s money from the bank accounts. It is alleged that the new Automated Teller Machine (ATM) scam is costingUganda’s commercial banks big sums of money in compensating their bank customers. The police spokesperson forKampala, Ibin Ssenkumbi says that people have lodged a lot […]

How not drinking enough water is dangerous to our health

Not drinking enough water is dangerous to our health. It is good to allow adequate hydration in order to allow the bodies function well. Consequently not taking enough water causes dehydration. It’s recommended by the doctors to take six (6) to eight (8) glasses of boiled clean water a day. This is because dehydration can […]

Traditional leaders prepare to visit Mecca and Medina

Traditional leaders (witchcrafts) in Uganda want to visit Mecca and Medina. Mecca and Medina are holy cities in the Muslim faith. The traditional leaders preparing to visit Mecca and Medina are led by their head, Maama Fiina (Sylvia Namutebi). The traditional hemembers say that even if they believe and worship idols they remain people who […]

Truck drivers: Byandala explain why weighbridges in Uganda different from those in Tanzania and Kenya

  Truck drivers peacefully staged a strike at the Busia Uganda Kenya border. No truck has been able to enter into Uganda or Kenya since morning of Thursday this week because of weighbridge! No taxi collections have been made at the Kenya-Uganda boader since Thursday last week by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Tens of […]