Uganda has officially broken ground on its first large-scale waste-to-energy power plant, a Shs1.4 trillion project aimed at generating electricity while addressing Kampala’s persistent garbage management challenges. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by State Minister for Energy, Okaasai Opolot, alongside officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development at Namanve Industrial Park. 45MW…
Street vendors operating in Mbarara’s Central Business District (CBD) have been ordered to vacate immediately following a directive issued by the Mbarara City Council. In a notice signed by City Town Clerk Justine Barekye, the council instructed all vendors conducting business on streets within the CBD to leave the area and relocate to gazetted markets….
Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued a public advisory urging motorists not to give in to criminals behind a growing number plate theft racket. According to the Ministry, the scheme involves organised groups stealing vehicle number plates and later contacting owners to demand payment in exchange for information about their…
KAMPALA — Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Monica Musenero has defended government investment in laboratory research, recounting how she was criticised for purchasing laboratory rats at Shs8 million, a decision she says ultimately saved the country significant money. Speaking at the convocation luncheon held Tuesday at the Convocation Gardens at Makerere University, Musenero used the…
Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan entrepreneur and educator Kato Joram Howard is steadily building a reputation as a champion of youth empowerment through business and sports. By combining enterprise development with athletic training, he is creating opportunities for young people to grow both professionally and personally. Howard is the founder of Howard Gift Hub Branding and…