Players in the power sector from across the region meeting in Kampala for the
first time for the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) held at Kampala Serena Hotel acknowledged the fact that the escalating power problems in the region are a result of working in isolation where each country
The Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant Organization is proud and honoured
to announce plans for the 7th Edition of the flagship pageant. This National Pageant empowers young Women as Goodwill Ambassadors in the USA, Africa and around the world, , in line with President Obama’s vision.
Vanessa is a Ugandan born fashion designer raised in London
UK. The Vanessa Mukasa Metropical Deluxe Collection was inspired by her love of Uganda and the wealth of colour within the African prints. Unconventional mix of different patterns mixed with sequins to create a distinct look.
According to a statement from the education ministry’s permanent
secretary Francis-Xavier Lubanga, “Head teachers of primary and secondary schools will be expected to maintain daily attendance registers for both learners and teachers.”
Bride and Groom Expo, was action-packed with a showcase of fashion
and glamour. It attracted over 100 exhibitors.
The adorable child models looked stunning in pretty eye-catching white frocks. Some bubble dresses were enhanced with petal detail on the hemline to add a punch of colour.
According to a statement from the education ministry’s permanent
secretary Francis-Xavier Lubanga, “Head teachers of primary and secondary schools will be expected to maintain daily attendance registers for both learners and teachers.”
A wave of strikes by different workers demanding higher wages wages is the
in-thing in Uganda today. Plantation / estate workers, doctors, nurses, interns, cleaners, politicians in KCCA, lecturers, and teachers are all denouncing the low salaries / allowances they are paid. Others have opted for silent strikes by
Up to 25 artists exhibited what many, even before it went up, biggest
foreign exchange earner, directly employing more than 7 percent of the population. Tourism is the fastest growing industry in the world and is a sector worth investing in for a poor country like Uganda with a balance of
A wave of strikes by different workers demanding higher wages wages is the
in-thing in Uganda today. Plantation / estate workers, doctors, nurses, interns, cleaners, politicians in KCCA, lecturers, and teachers are all denouncing the low salaries / allowances they are paid. Others have opted for silent strikes by
The process towards Uganda’s digital migration is set to begin next
month. To aid and accelerate the process, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has hired a team of technical experts to offer advice on the requirements and cost implications.
Security minister Muruli Mukasa recently attracted criticism when he hinted at a
government’s plan to clamp down on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. According to Mukasa, these social networking sites are increasingly being used to incite the public.
With admissions in vocational institutions now going on, Moses Talemwa talked
to various Education counsellors on which options are available for students seeking to enrol for diploma and certificate courses. Check out the top ten lucrative vocational courses.
The Miss Uganda 2011 finalists were unveiled last week at Club Silk. The girls
will camp for three weeks at Ndere Centre starting on August 22. At the camp, they will prepare for the finals, which will be held on September 10 at Golf Course Hotel.
The first time I ever heard of the name – Kwatsi Alibaruho,
was when I picked up a copy of Ebony Magazine. The magazine had ranked him among the most influential black people in the USA I read the article, I was particularly drawn to the name that sounded more African and Ugandan
the 2nd Innovations Centre in the Region and 4th in Africa at Makerere University’s College of Computing and Information Sciences. The Innovations Centre will be used by Makerere University and Uganda .
Founded in 2008, Appfrica Labs is a unique space in Kampala, offering
jobs and startup support to young Ugandan developers with bright ideas. The brainchild of Gosier, 28 -- an Atlanta native who had never set foot in an African country until he arrived in Uganda two years ago -- Appfrica is part
In July this year, Makerere University will be officially
operating as a collegiate university. A collegiate is a university in which governing authority and functions are divided between a central administration and a number of constituent colleges. Previously run around 110 departments
People in this corner of western Uganda know the young man as King Oyo,
one of the world's youngest ruling monarchs. The teen king rules over more than 2 million people in the Tooro kingdom, one of four kingdoms in Uganda that conjure images of pre-colonial Africa.
