National Speaker urges girls to defy parents on early marriages Speaker Anita Among has asked parents and cultural leaders to put an end to teenage pregnancies and child marriages saying the vice is encouraged by the unfortunate practice of viewing girls as a commodity. Story by Howwe \ 1718133897
National Build Uganda’s ethos - Tayebwa urges PR professionals The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has urged public relations practitioners to use their proficiency to build Uganda’s image and eventually its national ethos. Story by Howwe \ 1718133659
National President Museveni Commends Strong Parliament-Executive Relationship in State of the Nation Address President Museveni has commended the good working relationship between Parliament and the Executive, which he said has contributed to the country’s stability and progress. Story by Howwe \ 1717699009
National Mbarara's HIV +ve girls give up on ARVs, resort to spreading virus According to the City HIV/Aids Focal Person, Dorcus Twinabeitu, during the period between December 2023 and May 2024, they have recorded over 1,000 new infections in Mbarara. Story by Howwe \ 1717698692
National MTN Uganda expands digital skills training with graduation of 112 youths MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has overseen the graduation of 112 youths in Computer Applications User Occupation, as it continues to expand digital skills among young people across the country. Story by Howwe \ 1717524041
National Speaker Among begs for a meeting with Pope Francis The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has granted private audience to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. Story by Howwe \ 1717443773
National MP Nandutu corruption saga deepens Former Minister and also Bududa District Woman MP is accused of diverting 2000 pieces of iron sheets Iron Sheets meant for Karamoja Community Empowerment Programs. Story by Howwe \ 1717052006
National Lack of delivery beds at Entebbe Hospital leaves MPs in shock Members of Parliament sitting in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) were left in shock after it emerged that Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital does not have a single delivery bed. Story by Howwe \ 1716923956
National UNOC records unexpected Shs37 billion profit The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has generated a profit of Shs37.6 billion surpassing their projected revenue of Shs6.989 billion. Story by Howwe \ 1716877777
National MTN Uganda shareholders earn increased dividends MTN Uganda is rewarding it shareholders with a record UGX 403 billion in dividend payments, 13.2% higher compared to the previous year. This represents 81.7% of the company’s net income recorded last year. Story by Howwe \ 1716745360
National Tayebwa makes case for Germany to invest in Uganda Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for the support of visiting Germany legislators to push the European Union to import more Ugandan coffee. Story by Howwe \ 1716486694
National Mainstream mental health in all MDAs Mpuuga said the same efforts should eventually be spread to the private sector just as it is in the case with HIV/AIDS. Story by Howwe \ 1716485886