Tag Archives: Joan Akello

By Joan Akello Norah, 40, a mother of seven was diagnosed with rectal cancer at Case Clinic January 2011. She was put on radiotherapy and chemotherapy at Mulago National Referral but when she lost her husband this August, her condition worsened. Not only is cancer painful, but desertion from her …

By Joan Akello In 2011, UNICEF reported that young people are almost three times more likely to be unemployed compared to adults, and those in work are more likely to be in casual employment or jobs that are exploitative or hazardous.  Youth unemployment is a significant concern in almost every national economy …

By Joan Akello The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that polling materials for the by-elections in Kamuli and Kween districts will be dispatched to the respective districts today. The EC chairman Eng. Badru Kiggundu said that on Thursday, 17,851 and 37,450 voters will go to the polls in Kamuli and …

By Joan Akello Rebecca Kadaga has been honoured as the first Female speaker in Uganda among eight women all over Africa. They each won the prestigious African Influential Amazon Award 2012. In addition, she was recognized for her role in inspiring and mentoring young female leaders. The Award conferred on …

By Joan Akello The empowerment of girls and women is one of the most effective tools for economic, political and social development.  Young women aged 18 to 20 are called up on to apply online to participate in the summit next year. There are 3.5 billion girls and women in …

By Joan Akello Government has failed to release 6.5 billion shillings for the recruitment of 6,172 health workers. This is attributed to problems in budget cash flow caused by the suspension of donor aid. This was disclosed by the minister of state for Finance Fred Omach (general duties) while appearing …

By Joan Akello MTN Uganda has lodged a formal complaint with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in Uganda against the Chief Magistrate of the Buganda Road Magistrates Court, Sylvia Nabagala. The complaint concerns Nabagala’s professional misconduct in contradictory rulings and disregard of due process. It is alleged  that the magistrate …

By Joan Akello The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) elections are today at Mandela National Stadium- Namboole At Nandala Mafabi’s residence in Kyambogo lower estate at 8:30am a crowd has gathered to see the candidate off to the venue.  Some delegates are just leaving for the conference. Their votes will …

By Joan Akello Three days to the polls, the three candidates vying for the top seat are debating key issues. This is  the first  of its kind in the party’s history and also an  answer  to stake holders like the Non Governmental Organizations(NGOs)  who  have been advocating  for  such debates …

By Joan Akello The U.S. Mission to Uganda, and the  Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)  registered  increasing tourism and wildlife conservation in the Lake Albert Region of Uganda, with the conclusion of the three-year, USAID-funded ”Sustainable Tourism in the Albertine Rift” (USAID-STAR) project. The final report was released this week at …