Hospitals should keep Non-Tax Revenue to improve services
The Non-Tax Revenue (NTR) estimated at Shs600 billion that is generated by referral hospitals across the country should be retained by the facilities and used to improve on services offered.…
Investigate high maternal deaths at Jinja Hospital
Parliament has called for a deeper interrogation of the high maternal mortality rates reported at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital which surpasses the national figures. This followed an appeal by the…
UCAA Commits to Growing & Developing Uganda’s Aviation Industry
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), under Section 6 (2) of the CAA Act Cap. 354 as amended is responsible for the licensing of air transport services. In addition, the Authority…
Uganda Adopts Data Communication for Enhanced Air Navigation Reliability
Uganda has upgraded its air navigation services by incorporating data communication alongside traditional voice communication. The new system aims to improve the safety and efficiency of air traffic. The Uganda…
UGANDA, MOZAMBIQUE SEEK TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES THROUGH JOINT PERMANENT COMMISSION
The Second Uganda-Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission kicked off this morning at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala and will run from Monday September 16th to Thursday September 19th 2024. Ambassador Richard…
Gender inclusion will spur Africa’s renaissance and development
The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has urged universities, leaders, and researchers to take lead in the renaissance of Africa. “We are the people to handle the…
URA partners with IST to simplify EFRIS
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has teamed up with the Institute for Social Transformation (IST) and Urgent Action Fund-Africa to launch an initiative to demystify the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing…
Museveni asks leaders to be mindful of their health
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned leaders to be mindful of their health, as their sudden passing will be a loss to the country. Museveni, who was eulogising the former Minister…
MPs praise late Minister Nyirabashitsi, call for renewed fight against NCDs
Legislators have renewed the call to combat the rising cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) which are claiming lives as Parliament paid glowing tribute to the late State Minister of Defence,…
CDF Discusses Bilateral Relations With Dutch Ambassador
The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with H.E. Frederieke Quispel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, at…