Wednesday 10th March, 2010

• UN health agency funds urgent medical supplies in landslide-hit Uganda

  UN News Centre

  ) is sending $50,000 in emergency funding to Uganda where deadly mudslides and flooding have left hundreds of thousands of people in need of shelter, food, safe water and proper sanitation, and at an ...

• Malaria control experts held

  The New Vision

  By Charles Ariko, Edward Anyoli and Justus Akampa THREE top officials in the Ministry of Health who were in charge of the malaria control programme were yesterday remanded to Luzira Prison after they ...

• Varsity girl stabs lover to death

  The New Vision

  By Francis Kagolo A KENYAN student of Kampala International University (KIU) is held at Kabalagala Police station for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death. Jane Nyiha, a second-year student of ba...

• Kenya: Farmers to Access Crop Insurance Via Mobile Phones

  All Africa

  An insurance product that caters for farmers' inputs like fertilizers and certified seeds is being delivered through the use of mobile phone. In a bid to entice more farmers to invest in insurance pr...

• Defender Mwesigwa signs for Chinese top league side

  The New Vision

  CRANES defender Andy Mwesigwa has signed a $240000 (sh490m) two-year contract with Chinese premier league club Chongquing Lyfan. James Bakama reports that Mwesigwa, who will be earning $10,000 a month...

• Byamukama cleared for pro career

  The New Vision

  By Douglas MazuneUGANDA Golf Union (UGU) has cleared three-time national champion Vincent Byamukama to turn professional. UGU secretary Johnson Omollo confirmed that Byamukama had sought to end his am...

• Two win Chelsea replica shirts

  The New Vision

  A student in her S6 vacation Adah Atukunda from Lugazi, and David Ogwang a social worker in Gulu have won replica Chelsea team jerseys after giving the right answer of who are the top two best paid fo...

• WHO approves Luzira HIV drug factory

  The New Vision

  By Irene Nabusoba THE World Organisation (WHO) has finally approved the antiretroviral drugs manufactured in Kampala by Quality Chemicals Industries, a local pharmaceutical giant. This means the compa...

• Safari staff to attend Pearl rally launch

  The New Vision

  By Douglas Mazune KENYA Safari Rally officials will grace the launch of the KCB Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally launch at Lubiri today. The Kenyans who were expected to arrive last night will share exper...

• African boost for local athletes

  The New Vision

  By Norman Katende UPCOMING athletes will have more to compete for at the first national trials at Namboole on Saturday. The local athletics body UAF has announced that all athletes who will qualify fo...

• Sh5b needed for Bududa, satellite phones donated

  The New Vision

  By Jeff Lule THE relief aid and resettlement of the Bududa landslide victims is likely to cost about sh5b, the Uganda Red Cross Society secretary general has said.Michael Nakata said the society had m...

• Referees to undergo development course

  The New Vision

  By Swalley Kenyi and James Bakama ALL 17 FIFA referees are set for a one-week development refresher course at Namboole starting March 27. These will be joined by 13 FUFA referees to be picked by the l...

• Rwanda border to open 24 hours

  The New Vision

  By Barbara AmongTHE Uganda-Rwanda border customs points will start 24-hour operations next month, according to an agreement signed by the two countries. The decision was arrived at during the Joint Pe...

• HIV prevalence rate increasing in police

  The New Vision

  By Caleb BahikanoTHE prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the Police is worrying, the AIDS control programme officer in the Uganda Police Force, Frances Mbabazi, has said.She attributed the infections among the ...

• Sh430 fish project stalls

  The New Vision

  A SH430M European Union-funded project at Ggaba landing site has failed to kick off due to politics and disagreements within the business community, writes Samuel Balagadde.The project involves settin...

• PPDA staff donate blood

  The New Vision

  By Vision Reporter The procurement body (PPDA) staff have donated 30 units of blood in support of the Uganda Red Cross and Uganda Blood Bank call for blood donors. PPDA staff, including Edgar Agaba, t...

• Luswata Cup show on

  The New Vision

  By Norman Katende AFTER over two months of international engagements and electioneering, cricket action is back with the season opening Luswata Cup on Sunday. Defending champions Tornado will however ...

• Kanungu to get piped water

  The New Vision

  By Vision ReporterKANUNGU district is to construct a water supply point at Kayungwe. According to a notice, the project will be funded under the district rural water supply and sanitation development ...

• UK sets tight student visa rules

  The New Vision

  By Vision Reporter UGANDANS intending to study in the UK will have to meet stricter visa entry conditions, according to the British High Commission. UK entry clearance manager Susanah Richmond told jo...

• 14 arrested over taxi robberies

  The New Vision

  By Charles Ariko THE Police have burst a racket of criminals who have been robbing passengers aboard commuter taxis. Herbert Mawanda, a resident of Nateete in Rubaga Church Zone, who is believed to be...

• Raise funds for science subjects, govt told

  The New Vision

  By Jeff Lule VICE-chancellors from all Ugandan universities have called for increased funding for science subjects in secondary schools. The chancellors said the Government had not shown commitment in...

• Sh500b for Lake Victoria conservation

  The New Vision

  By Taddeo Bwambale A TOTAL of sh500b has been allocated to the conservation of Lake Victoria.The project was launched by the East African Community Lake Victoria Basin Commission.It will strengthen th...

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