A new study identifies four key strategies to reduce overcrowding in emergency rooms A new study into overcrowding in hospital emergency rooms has concluded that it all starts with the leaderships. Apparently, if the executive leadership of the facility is engaged, it can alleviate the problem when combined with a …
Read More »Museveni explains his radio land campaign
Kampala, Uganda | PPU | President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned politicians, especially from the opposition political parties and members of the press, for deliberately feeding Ugandans on lies, falsehoods and propagating the hate campaign among the people. He wondered why the relevant government Ministries and organs were not taking appropriate action against them. …
Read More »Govt taken to court over proposed demolition of National Theatre
Govt taken to court over proposed demolition of National Theatre Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Civil Society Organizations have dragged government and the Trustees of the Uganda National Cultural Centre to the High Court in Kampala, challenging the proposed demolition of the National Theatre and Nommo Gallery. National Cultural …
Read More »‘Rwandans understand the greater goal
President Kagame in interview with Financial Times President Paul Kagame has told the influential Financial Times that Rwandans know what is best for them. The FT reported that Kagame made the remarks in a wide-ranging interview with the paper’s journalists; Lionel Barber and David Pilling. The FT in a story …
Read More »Uganda Cranes close to the Promised Land
Today 9pm: Egypt ?? vs Uganda ?? ▶️ Live SuperSport | Congo vs Ghana 5.30pm Cairo, Egypt | LOUIS JADWONG | If Uganda Cranes deny the Egyptian Pharaohs maximum points Tuesday night, they will be within reach of the “Promised Land” of World Cup Russia 2018. After stand-in coach Moses Basena said he …
Read More »How central banks in EAC can boost private sector credit
The economic rescue initiatives can only succeed without political interference Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | How can central banks in the East African Community boost private sector credit that has since last year slowed down? That was one of the issues that the Central Bank Governors in the region …
Read More »UN investigators urge ICC to probe Burundi crimes against humanity
Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | UN investigators on Monday accused Burundi’s government of crimes against humanity, including executions and torture, and urged the International Criminal Court to open a case “as soon as possible”. The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Burundi said it had “reasonable grounds to believe that crimes …
Read More »Court gives MP Babirye 15 days to explain land dispute
Kampala,Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Buikwe District woman MP Judith Babirye has been summoned by the Commercial Court to file a defence in fifteen days, explaining why she unlawfully sold a piece of land in Kitende twice. A one Joseph Ojok dragged the Legislator to court seeking orders compelling her to …
Read More »KADAGA: Don’t tax health, education donations from abroad
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has reassured Ugandans in the diaspora of tax waivers on any donations in form of medical and school supplies sent back home. Kadaga said that if laid down procedures are followed, arrangements can be made with the …
Read More »REFUGEES: Why do people leave?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 4th International Conference NOW has started in Kampala with focus on African youth and migration. It runs until September 5. The reasons and realities of forced migration, both from Africa to Europe, and also from Europe to Africa, was the centre of discussion by delegates on Monday. The conference …
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