Kampala — Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) has celebrated the promotion of Dr. Robinah Nakawunde Kulabako, Head of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, to Associate Professor. In an announcement on social media, CEDAT congratulated Dr. Kulabako, describing the promotion as “a true win for CEDAT and Makerere University.” “This…
Kole — The Assistant District Health Officer of Kole District, Mr. Egwang Martin, is expected to appear before the Kole Magistrate’s Court today to take plea on charges of uttering false documents and impersonation. According to the Inspectorate of Government, Mr. Egwang allegedly submitted fraudulent academic documents while applying for the position of Assistant District…
More money is expected to be allocated for the treatment and management of Sickle Cell Disease following a motion passed by Parliament. Presented on Thursday, 12 March 2026 by Hon. Asuman Basalirwa (JEEMA, Bugiri Municipality), the motion urging government to recognise Sickle Cell Disease as a major non-communicable disease that requires urgent budget attention was…
The compensation of persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project (EACOP) stands at 98 per cent completion, according to the Director Economic and National Content Monitoring at the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Peninah Aheebwa. The revelation follows concerns raised by Kalungu West County MP, Hon. Joseph Ssewungu on the matter. “There…
Government has tabled before Parliament a supplementary budget request worth Shs6 trillion, to finance additional expenditure requirements across ministries, departments, agencies and local governments for the 2024/2025 financial year. The request was presented by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musaasizi, during the plenary sitting held on…