Business Bridging the digital divide: A new era for Uganda’s education Last month, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the ICT Minister, announced an exciting and ambitious plan to set up computer labs in all public secondary schools across Uganda. Story by Howwe \ 1730834881
National Gov't warns youth planning to protest at parliament The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has cautioned Ugandan youth against emulating Kenyan demonstrators who protest against the high cost of living and repressive tax laws. Story by Howwe \ 1721326023
National House approves loan to digitize entire country This plan will be achieved following Parliament’s approval of a government request to borrow US$150 million from the Export-Import Bank of China aimed at connecting all the districts that are not yet connected to the national internet fiber. Story by Howwe \ 1701977424
National ICT Minister Baryomusi Makes Statement from Hospital Bed Baryomunsi was airlifted in a military helicopter from Kambuga hospital and referred to Mulago National referral hospital in Kampala. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1673268653
National ICT Minister dismisses reports Deputy PM Moses Ali Is Dead Reports circulated on social media claiming that the Moyo East County MP had passed away under unclear circumstances on Tuesday night. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1671642383
National 2023 National Housing and Population Census set for August 2023 Dr. Chris Mukiza, the Executive UBOS Director says the body is already mapping out districts in systematic order, and this will go on until May 2023. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1663085302
National People in disaster prone areas ordered to vacate or be evicted The persons living in mountainous areas across the country have been advised to voluntarily withdraw in order to avoid facing forceful eviction. Story by Howwe \ 1662992326
National Minister Baryomunsi tasks Ugandans to Learn Swahili as Cabinet makes Language Mandatory in schools In 2016, the then East African Affairs Minister, Shem Bageine said Swahili would be compulsory from primary to University level effective 2018 but this failed to be achieved Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1657105083
National Kiswahili to become Uganda’s National Language Uganda will begin using Kiswahili as the national language, and it will be introduced as a compulsory subject at the primary and secondary school levels across the country, the government has decided. Story by Howwe \ 1657104816
National Archbishop Jonah Lwanga to be buried on Monday next week Orthodox Church has announced that the late Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga will be laid to rest on Monday next week. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1631777819
Politics Battle for Rukungiri Women MP slot goes tougher, Museveni campaigns for NRM candidate President Yoweri Museveni has today also started canvassing for votes for the National Resistance Movement flag bearer, Winfred Matsiko Komuhangi. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1527582624
National Cabinet Approves Drafting of a Bill to regulate the relationship between Landlords and Tenants Cabinet has approved legislation to regulate the relationship of Landlords and their tenants under the Housing sector. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1523426894