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UGANDA has delayed to adapt the International Criminal Court (ICC) statute because some of its provisions contradict the country's constitution, a foreign affairs ministry official has said.
International Hospital Kampala staff members have been cleaning up their neighbourhood as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. IHK staff and community members last week cleaned up the area between Tank Hill roundabout and the hospital.
There has been increasing awareness lately about the treatment of animals and their welfare.
Mumbwa is one of the commonest traditional forms of medical treatment. However, it is shrouded in such mysticism that one could easily end up misusing it. For instance, did you know that it is possible to have an overdose of mumbwa? Did you also know that some mumbwa are best taken after a meal or when one is going to bed?
Over 1500 health professionals and policy makers from all over the world are expected in Kampala for a four day International Conference on Family Planning starting November 15 to November 18, at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
Mengo officials have announced that they are organising a conference for Buganda on federalism, to take place this December. The major aims of the conference according to Mengo Minister Apollo Makubuya as quoted in the media incredibly include "marketing federalism to the rest of the country", and "explaining the difference between federalism and the regional tier", etc!
It is sometimes difficult to distinguish the behaviour of the delegations in a marriage introduction ceremony from that of business executives who are out to strike and conclude a long standing deal.
During the ceremonies to mark the 10th anniversary of the re-birth of the East African Community, 3,500 small arms were destroyed in a gesture of fighting the menace of illicit small arms and light weapons.The symbolic destruction of the unlicensed weapons fed into the theme of the anniversary celebrations, which was: 'Peace and security for stability and development.'
Few people will say they enjoyed the punishment they got from their parents when they were younger.
Book: An Imperfect Offering. Dispatches from the Medical Frontline
IT is true of most successful singers that the second album is the real deal-breaker, the one that will either set up a career or send you back where you came from.
ON Monday this week, Kadongo Kamu singer, Mathias walukagga was sent to Luzira prison over cases filed against him by businessman, Ssalongo Kasawuli, popularly known as 'Samona' the proprietor of the company that makes Samona products.
Centenary Bank is safe and sound and its customers can continue to transact their businesses normally, the Bank of Uganda said yesterday.
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni yesterday hailed his slain former army commander but also cautioned against living recklessly.
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The Police on Wednesday arrested a man over impersonating a doctor.
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has sent a condolence message to the family of the late Norah Anek Oting the mother of the Lords Resistance Army leader, Jospeh Kony.
GULU district authorities on Wednesday destroyed another 1,092 jerrycans of the killer waragi that has claimed 28 lives so far.
The Police arrested 80 suspected vagabonds on Wednesday morning in Ojwina division in Lira municipality.
A total of 15 vehicles stolen from Uganda have been recovered from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A lot of things in northern Uganda may have been drawn aback by the two-decade long war, perpetuated by Joseph Kony's rebels. However, one thing is not among them - art.
The Chief Magistrate's Court in Fort Portal has ordered the eviction of 10 people, who have been illegally occupying land belonging to an LC3 chief.
Residents of Kijjomanyi village in Kalungu sub-county, Masaka district, on Tuesday attacked a man they accused of practicing witchcraft.
A ROW has erupted among traditional healers and herbalists in Busoga region following several arrests of their members by the Police.
THE government Chief Whip, Daudi Migereko, has refuted reports that the Government is interfering with investigations into the CHOGM activities and expenditure.
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