According to a 2018 report by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, reliance on charcoal or firewood is highest in Africa and Asia, with some African cities almost entirely dependent on charcoal for cooking. Some 25% to 35% of climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions come from so-called biomass burning, which also includes seasonal fires intentionally set…
Category: Uganda News
What M7 Said at 2023 State of the Nation Address
By Kenneth Kazibwe President Museveni has assured Ugandans and investors that the country is safe, away from fears of increased gun violence. “Despite the recent isolated incidents of misuse of firearms, I wish to assure Ugandans and investors that Uganda is a secure and peaceful country,” Museveni said while dlievering the state of the nation…
Ugandan Ghetto Kids’ Remarkable Journey to Stardom
There is no doubt that Ghetto Kids have taken the world by storm after reaching the grand finale of the hit UK television show Britain’s Got Talent. Although they bowed out, their performance was a further step in proving their lives are “changing for the good.” The dance troupe inspired many with their talent, vibrant smiles, energetic…
Ugandan comedian and former Member of Parliament Kato Lubwama passes on
Former Rubaga South Member of Parliament Kato Lubwama is dead. Lubwama reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a medical facility. Lubwama’s death was first announced by business associate and events promoter Andrew Mukasa alias Bajjo Events. The former MP allegedly succumbed to complications resulting from his long standing heart condition…
3 Million Pilgrims Attended This Year’s Martyrs Day Celebrations At Namugongo
Uganda Police have described as successful, this year’s martyrs day celebrations held at Namugongo. Addressing journalists on Monday, police spokesperson, Fred Enanga hailed the role played by the joint security agencies in securing the celebrations where over three million pilgrims gathered. “The celebrations from a security point of view were peaceful, safe and secure. Over…
Uganda rolls out mass vaccination against Yellow Fever
The government has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever disease in the country. Dr. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday that the exercise will be carried out in three phases ending next year. She noted that all the preparations including procurement of vaccines, creating awareness…
Somalia: Deadly Battle Underway in Central Somalia After Al-Shabab Attack
A map showing the location (red pin) of the town of Masagaway in Somalia. By Harun Maruf Heavy fighting has been reported in central Somalia after al-Shabab militants stormed a government military camp in the town of Masagaway on Tuesday, the second attack in days. Security sources who are following the situation say deadly fighting…
‘Al-Shabaab Will Regret Actions on Ugandan Soldiers in Somalia’
An Al-Shabaab attack took place on an AU peacekeeper operating base in Bulo Marer, 120 kilometers southwest of the capital Mogadishu on May 26, 2023. The Al-Shabaab militants claimed in a statement that it carried out suicide bomb attacks and killed 137 Ugandan soldiers, while others were taken as prisoners of war. However, these claims…
HICGI News Agency 