St. John Parish Kawuku has launched celebrations of 45 years of impactful existence with a health walk and jubilant celebrations, reflecting the remarkable transformation the church has undergone over the years.  The event brought together parishioners and community members in a show of unity and gratitude for God’s faithfulness.

Uganda government’s initiative to instill values of national pride through patriotism has graduated over 100 cadres at the Health Tutors’ College, Mulago. Health workers were urged to uphold integrity, compassion, and dedication to their profession, which is expected to enhance service delivery in the health sector.

Long distance walker, Shyaka Mbanda, has embarked on a 310km walk from Entebbe to Sheema district in Western Uganda, in a campaign to raise 50 million Uganda shillings to cater for vulnerable children. Shyaka is expected to walk for 12 days, and the proceeds from the campaign will be directed toward rehabilitation of Ishekye unit Centre for the handicapped located in Sheema district.

Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, CP Richard Echega, has urged fellow officers to prioritize service to the public and shun corruption within the Ugandan police force. Speaking, Saturday, at the official opening of the newly constructed Biwologoma Police Post at Entebbe Flyover Junction, Echega emphasized the importance of upholding integrity and transparency in law enforcement. The Biwologoma Police Post, built through a partnership between BAPs Charities and Ambitious Construction Company, was funded with an investment of over 50 million Ugandan Shillings.

Ugandans have been urged to respect nature and avoid poaching and torturing both domestic and wild animals since this violates their rights. The request was made by Hajji Isaac Mulindwa Makinawa from Busikiri, Wakiso district, who called on the President to intervene in the matter.

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Archbishop Augustine Kasujja has urged parents to shun taking their children to schools implicated in examination malpractice - stating that such schools are breeding grounds for corruption. Bishop Augustine was presiding over a mass to celebrate St Peter's SSS Naalya's Silver Jubilee.  #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The stakeholders in West Nile have expressed concerns over the low school completion rate in the region and the lack of functional literacy among young people. This has led to the introduction of the West Nile Education Trust Fund, a program that will support poor but brilliant students in the region to do lucrative courses in public universities. As one of the strategies to raise funds for this initiative and also identify talents amongst young people, the region is planning a marathon race to run from December 28th to raise 1 billion shillings as a start. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

As Uganda prepares to revise the Data Privacy and Protection Act of 2019, the government is laying the groundwork for new legislation focused on artificial intelligence (AI). This includes drafting an AI Act, policy, and comprehensive strategy aimed at regulating the use of AI to curb the spread of fake videos and misinformation across digital platforms. Collaborating with the legal community, academia, and the United Nations, the government aims to accelerate the establishment of regulations for emerging technologies like AI. These efforts were highlighted during the 2024 ACCA Uganda Members Convention, where the Director of E-Government Services at the National IT Authority Uganda emphasized the importance of empowering finance professionals for a sustainable future. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Remittances into Uganda have grown considerably over the years bringing over 1.1 billion US Dollar in revenues, also calling for increased regulations to guard against fraud. However, the sector has been hit by fraud, stemming from digital identities. This has prompted a call to the public to update their registration status and to use newly available technologies that prevent fraud.  #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Deputy Inspector General of Government, Patricia Achan, has cautioned the alumni of the commonwealth scholarships against corruption, which she termed as the biggest obstacle affecting social economic development efforts of the country. While addressing the commonwealth scholarship dinner at Sheraton hotel, Ms. Achan promised to work hand in hand with government to combat the virus.

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has deployed a team of technicians to assist communities in upgrading their electricity meters to the required second generation. This initiative comes in response to public concerns about the technology expiration date of November 24, 2024. To further support the effort, the company has directed regional customer service officers to assist the dispatched technicians.

Due to the current rainy season in Bunyoro and greater Kibaale, the Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, has decided to establish a standby and all year water dam in Kakumiro district.  According Premier Nabbanja, this dam will not only serve her interests, but the neighborhood will also benefit from its services.

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Uganda recently participated in the Kampala Declaration, a strategic initiative aimed at revolutionizing Africa's agriculture through resilient and sustainable food systems, with a particular focus on organic farming, as part of the 2026-2035 action plan. To shed light on this, we had Charlton Namuwoza, CEO of the National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU). #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda