The call is based on practices across cultures and countries where widowhood is stigmatized and seen as a source of shame, where widows are thought to be cursed and are associated with witchcraft. A statement by UN Women shows that such misconceptions can lead to widows being ostracized, abused and worse.
Read more ...Mebendazole is one of the medicines recommended by WHO to treat intestinal worm infections in humans. This formulation is now donated to WHO by the pharmaceutical company Johnson Johnson, in aid of preschool children, an important group at risk for intestinal worms.
Read more ...Launched in 2009, mobile money services offered by telecom companies are now used by 19 million Ugandans across the country, to effect the movement of funds in their day to day business and private transactions. They use the service to send and receive money, make payments for utility bills, school fees, and airtime, among others.
Read more ...The judgment was based on a suit filed by a Rwanda-based construction firm Grand Lacs Suppliers S.A.R.L against the Republic of Burundi for unlawfully seizing their goods on July 30, 2016. The company argued that the seizure hinders the free movement of goods by Partner States nationals across their borders.
Read more ...Although a small percentage of people across the world deal with this disorder, the World Health Organisation says that the number suffering from this mental health condition is enough to study the behavioural pattern and create a treatment program.
Read more ...Archbishop Okoh stated that outright false teaching championed by the west is likely to have a galvanizing effect on the Church worldwide adding that selective reading and application of the Bible scriptures must be out rightly rejected.
Read more ...The Rugby Cranes suffered a 55-6 defeat at Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday and head coach John Duncan pinned the defeat to unforced errors.
Read more ...Justice Katureebe said that the Judiciarys position on bail can only change when the law is amended. It is simple: the issue of bail is governed by the Constitution and the law. Until the law is amended, bail will be granted or denied in accordance with the Constitution and the law, said the Chief Justice.
Read more ...In Exercise of Powers confirmed on the President of Uganda by Articles 1081, 108 2, 1131 and Article 991 of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, I have appointed the following Resident District Commissioners as indicated below:
Read more ...Madam Speaker, in accordance with Article 1551 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, I presented, on behalf of His Excellency, the President, the budget for Financial Year 2018/19 to Parliament on 25th March 2018. The budget was duly approved by Parliament on 1st June 2018, for which I very much commend Parliament.
Read more ...A statement signed by UPDF Spokesperson Brig Richard Karemire says that Kayihura was asked to report to the UPDF Chief of Defence Forces Gen David Muhoozi yesterday June 12, 2018. However, the helicopter that was dispatched to transport him from his home in Kashagama Lyantonde District did not get him there. He had reportedly travelled to Mbarara.
Read more ...Bazil Mwota is recognized for helping farmers in his community to thrive by founding AgroDuuka, giving them to access information about market prices for produce in their region. Kasujjas award is based on her work, in creating secure online platforms for people to express their feelings and access free help from mental health professionals. Kasujja is a co-founder of Clear Yo Mind.
Read more ...Down with the pigs. Down with the parasites. Abiriga has joined the glorious list of our warriors who fell in the struggle: Martin Mwesiga, Mwesigwa Black, Valerian Rwaheeru, Kagina, Musisi and numerous others that contributed to the victory of the NRM and the people of Uganda.
Read more ...That bondage has today been demonstrated in Arua after the locals seized the two caskets and carried them to Abirigas home in Anyafio, a senior quarters to the east of Arua town center.
Read more ...Abiriga served as the Resident District Commissioner for Arua District for 12 years since 2001 before he was transferred to Yumbe in the same position. He resigned from the post to contest for a parliamentary seat, which he won in February, 2016.
Read more ...According to a communiqu issued by the office of the President this afternoon, the two leaders noted the existing bonds of friendship and cooperation between Uganda and Ethiopia and agreed to concretize cooperation in priority sectors energy, trade, agriculture, transport, tourism and culture.
Read more ...Bemba had been convicted by trial chamber III of the International Criminal Court in 2016 and sentenced to 18 years in prison. He had been found guilty of a devastating campaign of rape, murder and torture in the Central African Republic.
Read more ...According to the Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD, Mukhisa Kituyi, cross-border movement offers a chance for a better life, with the social and economic benefits extending to both source and destination countries, as well as future generations.
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