In a major development for Uganda’s transportation sector, new standards have been introduced to improve the quality of engine lubricants on the market, reducing the risk of counterfeit products. The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has set a new US 249 standard with support from total energies uganda, which aims to ensure engine lubricants meet higher benchmarks for performance, efficiency, and environmental safety.

The women in Bunyoro region have urged to embrace the generating Growth opportunities and productivity fo women enterprises GROW projects and Plan wisely. The GROW is government project of Uganda that was created inorder to respond to the women needs who want to grow their business. Women in Bunyoro region have been warned against being used by their husbands or boyfriends to borrow money on their behalf under GROW project In the message that was led by state minister for youth Balaam Barugara who represented Betty Among minister of Gender ,Balaam warned the beneficiaries not to misuse this money that government has provided for them.

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Kisoro District is holding a by-election to fill the Woman Member of Parliament seat, left vacant following the death of former MP and State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, in early September. On ground, voting is ongoing, in some areas hiturn up voter turn up has been experienced in the early morning but expected to rise in the afternoon.

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Well-functioning democratic structures and strong political governance are central to economic development. However, a lack of information about elections in younger democracies can weaken the accountability of elected politicians and, consequently, decision-making. By-elections occupy a strange, dichotomous place in Uganda's politics, and today, residents of Kisoro take their decision on the woman MP seat, to talk about this subject Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro - deputy spokesperson, NUP and Kassim Kamugisha - deputy RCC, Wakiso are here to elaborate on this #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

Africa’s multifaceted 2024 electoral docket provides opportunities to strengthen multipartyism, transition back to constitutionalism following coups, and rebuff perfunctory exercises. Africa has a busy election calendar in 2024 and forthcoming, however, roughly half of the elections are unlikely to be competitive because of heavy-handed management of the electoral process by well-entrenched incumbents. These processes raise questions for the continent about what qualifies as a genuine and inclusive election. We put this topical discussion in context with Betty Cheptoek - ED., show ability and Ivan Otim - programs officer, youth development link #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

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In Kiryokya, Mityana North, the atmosphere is tense as State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, arrives to meet with local authorities and bibanja holders. These land occupants, some of whom have lived here for generations, have gathered to voice grievances over ongoing land disputes, which often stem from family issues around inheritance and land rights among children, caretakers, and descendants.

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The Government of Uganda, through the National Curriculum Development Centre, has launched training for Kiswahili teachers in the Western Region to begin the teaching of Kiswahili language in primary schools.

The International Organization for Migration has made a substantial donation of essential health supplies, IT equipment, and furniture to the Ministry of Health to further its efforts in responding to the ongoing Mpox situation, with a special focus on Ports of Entry. At the official handover ceremony, IOM's Chief of Mission, Mr. Sanus Tejan Savage, stressed the importance of fortifying entry points, especially to support migrants and vulnerable travelers.

The ministry of health is concerned about the overwhelming rate of diabetes cases with 80% not aware of their status. This was revealed by the commissioner in charge of non-communicable diseases at the ministry of Health Dr. Gerald Katuungi at the launch of a nationwide sensitization campaign on awareness of diabetes in Kampala.

The State Minister for Youth, Balaam Barugahara, has cautioned beneficiaries of the Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises against diverting it. The GROW project is being implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development with funding from the World Bank. Barugahara says GROW loan applicants should report bank officials who ask for bribes to process their applications. #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

In a groundbreaking move to address the youth unemployment crisis in Uganda, Mastercard Foundation, World Data Lab, and Uganda’s Ministry of ICT have launched the Africa Youth Employment Clock, a data-driven tool designed to provide real-time insights into youth employment trends across the continent. Joyce Ssebugwawo, Uganda’s State Minister for ICT and National Guidance, says this is a significant step towards tackling the growing employment challenges facing Uganda’s youthful population. #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 Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, underscored the need to establish a law to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in the country. He also called for the strengthening of existing data protection laws at both the continental and national levels for the benefit of users. Tayebwa was opening the first Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Governance Symposium in Kampala this morning. #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

Voting for the Kisoro Woman MP has begun today at 322 polling stations across the district. However, the turnout at several stations has been low. The candidates include Forum for Democratic Change's Juliet Musanase, NUP's Sultana Salim Zubedi, PPP's Aisha Chimpaye, Mable Ingabire, who is contesting on the UPC ticket, and Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, an independent candidate. The seat fell vacant in September after the death of Sarah Mateke, who also served as the State Minister for Defence. #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

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