MTN MYPakaPaka enables subscribers to stay connected amidst covid restrictions as UCC reports a spike in subscriber talk time. \ 1629049842
National MTN, Community Based Tourism Initiative (COBATI) elevate Bombo Nubian craftswomen from hawkers to exporters The handcraft center has attracted people from different corners of the country and world to Bombo. Story by Howwe \ 1629049659
National National Curriculum Development Center lauds MTN for zero rating learning websites According to Siima, the sites have continuously recorded increased traffic signaling to the increased usage amongst the learners. Story by Howwe \ 1628919535
National MPs to only access parliament chambers after vaccination Only Members of Parliament who have been vaccinated against the corona virus shall be allowed to attend parliament sessions next week. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628840891
National Ugandans urged to go for vaccination as Health Ministry resumes exercise The Ministry of Health says it has administered 1,157, 251 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine since its roll out in March. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628840688
National Heavy rains destroy homes, crops, kill animals in Kasese Government has been called upon to intervene and find shelter for more than 30 families in Railway Ward in Kasese Municipality who are out in the cold, following heavy rains that destroyed their houses and several acres of crop gardens. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628751011
National Funeral homes given up to end of this month to uninstall sirens from their vans The traffic Police Directorate has cautioned drivers of funeral service vehicles against using sirens and roof lights while on the road because they do not have a right of way, for which sirens would be sought. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628750894
National Opposition MPs call for amendment of UCC Act, other media laws to provide for freedom of journalists Members of Parliament representing opposition parties are proposing an amendment of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Act and other media laws in the country in order to safeguard the freedom of the fourth estate. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628750748
National Two arrested for dumping coffin, in protest of Dr. Diana’s reappointment The incident happened on July 27th, 2021, when unknown protesters dumped a coffin at Mulago Hospital with placards demanding Dr. Atwine’s removal, prompting police to swing into action and hunt for them. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628697729
National Scientific International Youth Day Celebrations to be held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds The day will be commemorated under the theme; "Youth Innovations for Transformation of Food Systems and Sustainable Human Health". Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628675661
National KCCA, Police in running battles with street vendors in Kampala as evictions commence A team of KCCA Law Enforcement Officers backed by armed police officers have started evicting vendors from Ben Kiwanuka Street, Kikuubo Lane and Allen road. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628669678
National Sub County Chief in trouble for embezzling Shillings 49 Million Police in Busia District are holding Masafu sub-county chief Patrick Odong for embezzling funds. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628669447
National Principal Judge assigns 32 Judges to handle Parliamentary Election Petitions The Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija has assigned 32 Judges to expedite the handling of 155 Parliamentary and Local Council Election Petitions in the different High Court Circuits across the country. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1628588192