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Poor planning has partly been attributed to hindering the development of the key economic sectors in Uganda. The attribution was made by President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni, over the weekend while commissioning multi-billion shilling-facilities at the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK) in Kiryandongo district. “I really want to tell you that the problem here is bad […]
The Speaker of the Revitalised Transitional National Legislative Assembly Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba on Sunday apologised for the government’s failure to live up to the people’s expectation of bringing peace and stability to the country. Ms Nunu spoke on behalf of President Salva Kiir during the ordination of the new Bishop of the Catholic Diocese […]
Maisha Development Initiative (MAIDI) has started mobilising stakeholders to intensify the fight against HIV spread, unemployment and abortion among other issues affecting the youth. The organisation looks to realise the dream through outreach training in income generating activities and sensitisation about the dangers of abortion and the HIV/AIDS scourge not only in Hoima but the […]
President Salva Kiir on Friday night fired the head of the government-owned Nile Petroleum Company (Nilpet), which oversees the South Sudan oil industry. In his decree, Mr Kiir did not explain the reason for the sacking of the Managing Director of Nilepet, Dr Chol Deng Abel. In another decree, President Kiir appointed Mr Bernard Amuor […]
Ever since Hoima was elevated to city status, it has experienced population growth that has stressed water sources in some parts, especially Kijogo Cell in Kibiingo Ward, West Division. Population movements from rural areas coupled with the founding of educational establishments bringing in learners from different parts of Hoima and the neighbouring districts have contributed […]
The Cabinet has finally given green light to the energy ministry to grant exploration licences and sign Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) for two oil exploration blocks in the Albertine Graben. According to the Minister of State for National Guidance, Mr Godfrey Kabbyanga, a cabinet meeting held on Monday this week approved two oil companies following […]
Construction works of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is expected to begin in the second quarter of this year when the compensation and resettlement exercise is expected to end, according to the acting Director of Petroleum in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Mr Honey Malinga. This will be almost a year […]
FUFA Big League leaders- Kitara FC came from a goal down to beat 10-man Adjumani Town Council at Kigaaya COU primary school playground in Kikuube District. Paddy Muhumuza and a Patrick Kaddu penalty inspired the hosts to a second half comeback on Thursday, January 12, 2023, to consolidate the top spot. Michael Ajiga had given […]
Police in Kiryandongo are holding two South Sudanese refugees in connection with the murder of a 26-year-old man in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. ASP Julius Allan Hakiza, the Albertine Regional Police Spokesperson, identifies the suspects as a one Gatleak, 21, and Gatkouth Anyanya Kak, 22. These were arrested on Sunday evening following the multiple stabbing of […]
State House has requested an additional budget allocation of Shs95.5b to procure vehicles for the President and Vice President, security equipment and others. The request is carried in the State House Budget Framework Paper for the next financial year 2023/2024 that was presented to Parliament’s Presidential Affairs Committee by the Minister for Security, Mr Jim […]