Author: Nyapidi Arnold
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya has responded to Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s claims of the national human rights body being silent to injustices. While addressing the press on Thursday afternoon on the recent United Kingdom (UK) sanctions targeting Uganda officials, National Unity Planform (NUP) party president accused the UHRC for ignoring human rights violations and taking no action. In statement dated May 2, 2024, Wangadya dismissed the accusations as baseless with no evidence. She said that UHRC’s position is solid, and has investigated and condemned all forms of human rights whenever they occur and shall continue to…
NAIROBI: Kenya’s president William Samoei Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to postpone the reopening of schools amid heavy rainfall that has killed and left scores homeless. The new directive comes barely three days before when schools were scheduled to reopen on May 6. President Ruto warned that the rain will extend into next month thus Kenya will face its first cyclone, Hidaya, with extreme repercussions. “Metrological reports paint a dire picture, the rains will persist for the rest of this month and possibly after. Kenya will face its first cyclone. This cyclone will hit any time, and it’s…
WORLD: The Uganda Catholic Church is severely low on mass wine after its supply was blocked. One of the essential elements at the altar for the holy Eucharist is wine. It is becoming apparent that the shortfall, which has been since the start of Lent season, is probably going to get worse because the Middle East conflict has also impacted exports to Uganda. In the catholic church, wine serves as the blood of Jesus Christ as imitated in the bible during the last supper, and bread is dipped in wine while administering holy Communion during mass. The Church’s holding firm,…
NAIROBI: Kenya has evacuated tourists and workers at Maasai Mara National Reserve after the Talek River within the park overflowed its banks and floods, submerging more than 14 campgrounds as the nation continues to be battered by severe rains. Over 90 individuals have been successfully evacuated, according to Kenya’s Red Cross. Both the Narok County government and the Mara Elephant Project claim to have sent helicopters to assist with the evacuations. The Talek River, which flows through the wildlife sanctuary, breached its banks on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 morning following heavy rains, inflicting extensive damage and a tight escape for…
NAIROBI: The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has opened a new office in Kenya that will conduct research and provide technical assistance to universities and other organizations in the East Africa region. On April 29, 2024, AIR staff accompanied by local and regional leaders attended the grand opening ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. Jessica Heppen, AIR President and CEO said that in East Africa, “there is a growing desire to improve education, health, workforce, and economic opportunities as a way to strengthen communities and improve lives.” “We are doing more than opening an office today. AIR is making a commitment to…
The Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development Judith Nabakooba has handed in 774 land titles to beneficiaries in Kamwenge district. These were processed under the systematic land adjudication and certification component (SLAAC). While addressing the stakeholders from Rwamwanja playground, the lands Minister on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, explained that giving land titles to the communities hosting refugees was in essence for ensuring that they have security of tenure of their land. She said that because of ignorance of Land Tenure Systems, the communities that directly border Refugee Settlements and those that host the refugees were ignorantly and increasingly losing…
Rotary International has recognized Dorothy Kisaka, the Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), with a distinguished award for her outstanding contribution to enhancing the lives of vulnerable Kampala neighborhoods. At the ceremony, which took place at a formal event on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Kampala, Kisaka received Rotary International recognition as a sign of her unwavering efforts to promote optimism and constructive change from Governor of District 9214 Peace Taremwa. Alongside Rotarian Ismael Mukasa, the nation chairman of Rotary District 9214, Rotarian Peter Kimbowa, the previous assistant governor, and Rotary Governor Urz Herzog from Switzerland, Governor…
KAMPALA: Speaker of Ugandan Parliament, Anita Among has led the house in paying tribute to the over 100 people that are reported to have lost their lives in the Kenya floods 2024 that happened in Nairobi-Kenya and asked Government to make preparations in case such a disaster occurs in Uganda. Various parts in East Africa are witnessing devastating floods during the ongoing heavy rains, for example in Kenya, the rains have not only destroyed the vast property and infrastructure, but also claimed lives. I condole with my brothers and sisters in the region,” said Among. Anita Among made the remarks…
Kyambogo University has created a venue where students can present their ideas and perspectives on addressing the climate emergency through STEAM Festival and here is the 2024 one. In the third edition of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) Festival which took place from April 24 to 26, 2024, students featured contributions to climate change through panel discussions, quick presentations, and exhibitions. This comes at a time when people are looking for workable answers to the climate change issue, both in Uganda and around the world. Kyambogo University student Peter Kato, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science and…