Early last year, President Museveni declared that the Central Government would start the process of merging all government bodies involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity into one entity. This year, the move will start to be put into action, with the government requiring 70 billion shillings to carry out the task, as the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy IRENE BATEEBE explains to our reporter SUDHIR BYARUHANGA. #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 incarceration of Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana and his ailing counterpart, Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, in 2021 surprised many Ugandans. After spending one year and five months in prison, they were released in February 2023. In the first part of the story, Ssewanyana shares details about his life journey. #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

Uganda Revenue authority in collaboration with China Chamber of Commerce and Chinese Embassy, have launched a taxation handbook in Chinese language. During the launch at Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala City, URA Commissioner general, John Musinguzi and the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, Zhang Lizhong, both asserted that translating Uganda’s tax-related information and policies into Chinese will boost compliance among Chinese investors, thereby fostering a clearer understanding of the country’s tax regulations.

Government has been urged to construct rural feeder roads in Bamunanika constituency, Luweero district, as a way of helping local people acquire better standards and economic transformation. The call was made by Robert Ssekitoleko, the area member of parliament, during celebrations to mark 36 years of EMKA Evangelism Uganda Limited.

Acting Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Abdallah Semambo, has mocked Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) members who expelled him yesterday. He was at Kibibi Mosque Aswar in Butambala district, where he joined hundreds of Muslims for Juma prayers.

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces UPDF has handed over 75 rescued Allied Democratic Forces ADF former combatants to their respective countries of origin who have been rehabilitated by Bridge way foundation Uganda. The handover ceremony was held at the ministry of defence and veterans affairs Mbuya.

The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has said that the public should not view the Parish development model- PDM as just one million shillings being distributed to individuals, but rather a holistic government programme aimed at improving household incomes. Nabbanja made the clarification while meeting local leaders from the sub counties of Kasambya, Kisengwe, Mpasaana and Mpasaana town council at her country home in Kakumiro.

Nigeria says it will extend its suspension of degrees accreditation to more countries, including Kenya and Uganda. This comes days after the West African country suspended the accreditation of degrees from Benin and Togo. The new directive is intended to stop the fraudulent qualifications from foreign degree holders. For a Ugandan perspective on the matter, we turn to PROF MOUHAMMAD MPEZAMIHIGO, Vice Chancellor of Kampala International University. #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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Farmers in Akubui village in Kumi district have resolved to fight environmental degradation by turning the groundnuts shellings in to briskets. This is intended to replace charcoal and firewood commonly used by the local people for cooking in this area. The farmers, who previously used to dispose of groundnuts shells, have now opted to add more value in to it which which they say will give them more income.One of the farmers James Albert Okurut further notes that this will go a long way in conserving the environment and also reducing on the excesses of buying charcoal in Kumi. #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

Three individuals have lost their lives, and four others sustained serious injuries when the Toyota Wish vehicle they were traveling in overturned on the Hoima-Masindi Road. The deceased were fans of Kitara Football Club returning from Masindi after watching their team play against Bright Stars FC. The four injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. Albertine Region Police Spokesperson Julius Hakiza attributes the accident to the driver's over-speeding and drunk driving. #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 Mbale regional fish fry center, inactive for over a year, requires 5 billion shillings to rehabilitate fish ponds and install new machines for producing fish seeds and fish feeds. This assessment was conducted by a team of technical experts from NARO, led by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Agricultural Technology and Promotion, who visited the center. The facility has been without electricity for over six months. #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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The National organizing committee for Non Aligned Movement and G-77+ China summits has conducted yet another site visit at speak resort, Munyonyo, to assess the level of preparedness  ahead of the two summits.

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National Information Technology Authority Uganda- NITA-U has successfully installed latest infrastructure to ease communication during the upcoming Non–Aligned Movement and G77 plus China Summits. The Executive Director, NITA – Uganda, Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, says the process to install Wi-Fi 6 has taken about a month, with capacity to last seven to ten years. He revealed this during the Ministerial tour by Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, of the level of Uganda’s preparedness for NAM Summit in terms of information and communications technology.

Parliament has pledged to increase funding and other support to Makerere University to propel the institution’s pursuit of becoming a fully research-based University. This pledge was made as the university hosted a delegation of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth who paid a curtesy call on the university.

In Women's Football, the Kampala Queens Head Coach, Charles Ayiekoh Lukula will aim to pick his first win when his side Kampala Queens travels to Masindi tomorrow to take on Lady Doves in the FUFA Women’s Super League. On the other hand, Makerere University Ladies Football team who have just unveiled Hasifah Namboozo are confident to pick up the three points when they take on the She Maroons in Luzira. Elsewhere, Uganda Martyrs University will tussle against UCU in Mukono while table-leaders Kawempe Muslim host Wakiso Hill. #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 Uganda People's Defence Forces - Air Force Unit - have facilitated the family of John Mukidi, in carrying out his burial in Nyamisingiri village in Ntoroko District. Mukidi, a father of 10, was killed after a military helicopter crashed into his home on Tuesday, also claiming two of its occupants. Following the crash, the army moved residents out of the area, to prevent them from getting hurt by the explosives dropped in this jurisdiction by the military helicopter. Before the burial today, the army moved to clear all explosives in the area, to enable the body to be transferred to the burial site. #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