New Vision - Uganda news

Railway encroachers lodge petition over looming eviction31 minutes ago

With less than a week away to the deadline, the encroachers have petitioned minister Frank Tumwebaze to have the move put on hold.....

Makerere students demand fees increment review2 hours ago

The students have presented a petition to the university council requesting them to revisit the 10% fees increment.....

Liberian nurses contract Ebola after death of Ugandan doctor13 hours ago

Four Liberian health workers have been admitted after contracting the Ebola virus while treating patients.....

National

Man who caused police boss' suspension lynched3 hours ago

A man who accused former Nansana Police boss Henry Kirumira of soliciting a bribe from him was lynched by residents who cornered him as police exchanged gunfire with a gang of thieves....

Study shows 969 male receptionists employed in Govt18 hours ago

A study that documents status of women in decision making positions within government institutions and agencies is to be launched tomorrow...

Business

Makerere University kitchen staff demand sh2.5b terminal benefits 21 hours ago

Makerere University kitchen staff, recently redeployed to other departments by the administration, have petitioned court demanding sh2.5b terminal benefits.....

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National Housing signs pact for affordable houses 1 day ago

National Housing and Construction Corporation (NH&CC) has signed a loan agreement with Shelter Afrique, to provide housing to the rising middle-income class in Kampala district.... ..

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Sport

Commonwealth Games: Team Uganda miserable after allowance setback17 minutes ago

Emotions swung to sharply contrasting extremes after news that Uganda’s allowances for the Commonwealth Games had been increased.....

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Omar, Maxime, rules Garuga in Nomi Motocross championship 23 hours ago

Maxime Van Pee and Ali Omar Yasser emerged winners of the MX1 and MX85 cc categories respectively in the Nomi National motocross championship on Sunday July 20, 2014 at Garuga racing track....

Poor roads delay Kapchorwa technical centre 1 day ago

State sports minister Charles Bakkabulindi has called upon the Uganda National Road Authority to speed up works on the 11km road that connects Kapchorwa to Teryet where the national High Altitude Cen....

CWG team given State House cash 1 day ago

There will be more motivation in the battle for Commonwealth Games medals after President Yoweri Museveni boosted the athletes with an extra $28 each per day for the 14 days they are expected to spen....

Entertainment And Lifestyle

How we pulled it off: No 'begging' meetings, invitations by SMS3 hours ago

Despite resistance from his in-laws Deo Kabwende Tumusiime stuck to his idea of a simple wedding. He and his fiancee share their story.....

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'I have swagg', says Dr. Bbosa of The Ebonies 13 hours ago

Sam Bagenda, who many know as Dr. Bbosa for his role in The Ebonies, a local drama group, speaks to New Vision about life on and off the stage.....

Tribulations of being a writer in Uganda 2 days ago

Two, unrelated, things happened several years apart but which brought the state of writing in Uganda into sharp focus. It might serve to explain our rather unenviable state of writing.....

Tianjin Arts Troupe of China performs in Uganda 18 hours ago

The China-Uganda bond seems to grow stronger by the day. This was witnessed last Saturday evening as the Tianjin Arts Troupe, from the Tian Jin Huo Yuan Jia martial arts school in China performed at ....

Opinion / Columnists

Why you need to buy locally grown food

You’ve probably been told many times that you should buy locally grown food. You’ve been hearing the campaign “Buy local, buy Ugandan” many times!

Mumbere should blame himself for desecrating his throne

Most commentators as expected have heaped all the blame of the current tribal conflict in the Rwenzori region to President Yoweri Museveni

Implementation of non-motorised transport in urban areas key

Free movements of school children before and after school alongside the numerous urban centre roads is and continues to be a nightmare and death trap!

Restocking Teso cattle

The re-stocking exercise in Teso kicked off few months ago and the community has expressed gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni for fulfilling one of his pledges.

World

UN calls for immediate truce as Gaza toll tops 500 1 day ago

The UN Security Council called for an "immediate ceasefire" as Israel pressed on with a blistering assault on Gaza on Monday taking the Palestinian death toll above 500.

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Science & technology

ABB, Volvo reveal tie-up on fast-recharge electric buses 2 hours ago

Electric buses which can recharge their batteries fast when at bus stops are to be developed by Swiss-Swedish engineering group ABB and Volvo Buses of Sweden....

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Finland cashes in on cold by luring data storage firms 1 day ago

With freezing winters where the mercury can sink well below zero and cool summers, Finland will never be a destination of choice for the world's sun-seekers.... ..

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