Uganda and Kenyan Rugby national teams legendary Rugby players will face off in the second edition of the Legends Cup due tomorrow at the Kings Park Arena in Bweyogerere. The two-legged encounter that will see both sides face off again in Kenya after the famous Elgon Cup due in July is organized by both federations to keep their former Rugby stars closer to the game and inspire future stars. #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

Shule za vijijini na maeneo duni zinatazamiwa kufaidika na zaidi ya shilingi milioni 600 kutoka kwa shirika la mawasiliano la mtn Uganda ambapo wanafunzi watafaidika kwa ujuzi wa kidijitali unaohitajika katika kuendeleza maeneo ya kazi. Kwa kauli mbiu "Jifunze Leo, Ongoza Kesho:" mpango huo unalenga kushughulikia tofauti na changamoto zinazoendelea za kielimu zinazokabili maeneo ambayo hayajahudumiwa vizuri nnchini

Uganda’s national soccer team, the Cranes, have completed their final training session at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. This session followed an earlier press conference in which team coach Paul Put and Captain Khalid Aucho addressed the nation at FUFA House in Mengo.

Uganda Olympic committee has unveiled Sanlam insurance as the official travel insurance partner for team Uganda that will in 50 days compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Uganda Manufacturers Association has launched a mini-marathon aimed at re-equipping Mbale regional referral hospital in eastern Uganda. The mini-marathon is part of activities for the 13th edition of the eastern region trade fair that will be held in Mbale city from 14th June- 23rd June 2024. Eddie Senkumba the chairman events and communication at Uganda Manufacturers Association told journalists here in Kampala that proceeds from the 15km marathon will be used to procure medical supplies like oxygen, mattresses, gloves, and other items for Mbale regional referral hospital.

Central Bank Deputy Governor Michael Atingi Ego has urged financial institutions to continue creating and applying high social and environmental standards in private sector investments, as well as in supporting innovative business models in sustainable energy and access to credit. However, he says this should be done while effectively managing risks and leverage opportunities associated with sustainable development. He was speaking at the launch of the 7th annual banker’s conference in Kampala, which looked at navigating the future of banking. ESG sustainability and digital transformation. #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

Growing up in a slum area, Faith Aweko was faced with many challenges, especially missing school as a result of floods caused by the waste the community used to dispose of in the trenches whenever it rained. This gave her the vision to start Reform Africa, an organization that deals with sustainable waste management, a dream she has pushed for six years now. JOCELYN NAKIBUULE brings us this story of Aweko's waste revolution. #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

Experts are advising builders not to construct or erect structures under power lines to avoid being electrocuted. Speaking to NTV, Engineer Edith Nayigaga Ssengendo, who is the Director of Technical Regulations at the Electricity Regulatory Authority, says one should id It is a big mistake for one to ignore safety measures while constructing near power lines. Yesterday, six people were electrocuted to death in Gando village in Mubende, as they erected a tent in preparation for a wedding. As Sudhir Byaruhanga reports, the expert has given tips on how to respond to an electrocution accident. #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

Food experts have called for the full implementation of the laws and policies around the promotion of food safety in the country. The experts point out that due to weak regulation, many Ugandans are falling victim to poor food handling practices, which have in turn exposed them to dangerous diseases like cancer. This call has been made as Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Food Safety Day today. #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 office of the Inspector General of Government has welcomed an initiative by the National Building Review Board to come up with a checklist for potential buyers of condominium property, to avoid being cheated. This follows complaints from buyers of apartments that don’t meet their interests and expectations. The IGG’s office has received over 30 complaints from those who said they had acquired substandard buildings but had no knowledge of what to look out for. #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

Various stakeholders in environmental protection have emphasized the urgent need to expedite the Building Substances Bill to regulate violations of human and environmental rights. They argue that the enacted Mining and Mineral Act of 2022 lacks the necessary regulatory frameworks, leading to increased violations of environmental and human rights, particularly in wetlands through activities such as sand mining, clay extraction, and gravel mining.

The International War Crimes Division High Court held a status conference today for several high-profile cases, including the murder of AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi, the murder of Maj. Muhammad Kigunddu, and the attempted murder of Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala. Each case was presided over by different panels of four justices, who set dates for the hearings.

The Law Development Court (LDC) has dismissed the charges of inciting violence against the former Kyengera Town Council Mayor, Hajji Abdul Kiyimba, and his son, Kiyimba Hamuza. This followed a withdrawal letter from the Director of Public Prosecutions' (DPP) office asking the court to free the accused.

As Sweden celebrates its National Day, Swedish Ambassador to Uganda, Amb. Maria Håkansson, highlights milestones in the bilateral relationship dating back to Uganda's independence in 1962.

The Cross Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has launched a campaign to preserve habitats and protect areas where chimpanzees live around Bunyoro and Rwenzori in western Uganda. Chimpanzees are one of the most important animals in Uganda's wildlife, with a population of between 3,500-5,000 according to the 2018-2019 animal population census.

Dozens of tenants in Apac Municipality are stranded after their business premises and rented rooms were closed due to poor sanitary conditions. The 6-day operation, conducted by the Apac Municipality Department of Environmental Health, began yesterday and targets rental properties lacking latrines, drainage, and proper garbage disposal pits. According to the Apac Municipal Department of Environmental Health, only 50 percent of rental properties have the required sanitation amenities. #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 police force has asked residents in the Albertine region to join hands in reducing the high crime rate reported there. This call comes as police reports highlight Albertine as having high cases of mob justice and domestic violence. According to the police, the high crime rate in the region is attributed to drug abuse. #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 Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, has revealed that the government is finalizing a new land policy that will address the new waves of land wrangles and evictions in the country. Nabakooba noted that the current land policy, issued in 2013, does not capture some emerging land issues, leaving gaps in government efforts to handle land-related conflicts. Members of civil society organizations also want the government to address land issues affecting children, women, and PWDs in the proposed new land policy. #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

There was joy and jubilation at the Uganda-DR Congo border in Mpondwe Lhubiriha Town Council after Fisheries Protection Unit Commander Lt. Col. Mercy Tukahirwa reopened Mpondwe Lhubiriha Fish Market after five years. The market had been closed on the Ugandan side of the border, leading fish dealers to operate from the DR Congo side after the outbreak of COVID-19. This measure was taken to curtail the spread of the disease in Uganda. #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

Police in Kole have released preliminary investigations into allegations of mismanagement of funds allocated to the district for road infrastructure redevelopment. The investigations followed complaints that about 200 million shillings had been lost. According to Jimmy Patrick Okema, the Regional Police Spokesperson of North Kyoga, 9 out of 13 district officials have recorded statements in connection with the case. #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