Francis Otucu

President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady at the launch of Uganda Airlines It was excitement on April23, 2019 as Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni received two Bombardier CRJ900 jets from Canada at the Entebbe International Airport. This officially marked the revival of Uganda Airlines. Three years down the road, we assess

The domination of the financial sector by the banking industry has for the last 15 years faced an onslaught by digital financial innovations, especially the mobile money platforms. But over the years, banks have also tried to embrace digital innovations and make transactions easier for the public, extend services closer

Gulu University has secured a research grant of Shillings 1.1 billion for value addition to Borassus Aethiopum Mart fruit locally known as ‘’Tugu’’ and sewage sludge management. The two projects will see the university research on Borassus Aethiopum Mart fruit, which is common in Northern Uganda a supplement for children

An elderly couple in Amuru district is stuck with shillings one million six hundred and fifteen thousand after being damaged by termites. Seventy-five-year-old Bicentina Alal and her 80-year-old husband Tito Okema, have been saving money in a metallic case for over three years. The couple lives with their six grandchildren

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC has resurrected its longtime complaint against the Ministry of Education and Education Service Commission in particular for allegedly sidelining Muslims during the appointment and promotion of teachers. The fresh dispute stems from the recent appointment and promotions of teachers where the Education Service Commission named

The Health Committee of Parliament has resolved to visit each of the 353 constituencies nationwide to assess the status of health facilities.  Last week, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among directed the newly constituted Health Committee chaired by Koboko Municipality Member of Parliament, Dr. Charles Ayume to conduct

The lockdown has been a success in reducing the number of covid-19 infections in the country. This is according to the Ministry of Health. Last month President Museveni announced several measures including the closure of schools, suspension of religious gatherings and transport between districts, for at least 42 days to

The Inventor of COVID-19 supplementary drug Covidex, Prof Patrick Ogwang has asked High Court to dismiss the case filed by Lawyer George William Alenyo seeking orders that he is not the lawful proprietor of the drug and therefore should remit money collected from the sales to the consolidated fund. Prof

The high number of covid-19 community infections and fatigue is leading to covid-19 infections among health workers. According to the Uganda Medical Association, more than 3,000 health workers have been infected with the disease since March 2020.   The first infections among health workers were reported in July 2020 and a