NEWVISION
HEALTH MINISTRY TO DEPLOY 200 MEDICS, 40 AMBULANCES FOR MARTYRS DAY
Page: 2
Summary: The Health Ministry, in collaboration with partners, has expressed readiness to handle the influx of thousands of pilgrims expected at this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo on June 3. They have deployed over 200 medical and health personnel, along with 40 ambulances, to support both national and international efforts in delivering quality health services before and during the event.
GOVERNMENT HALTS ISSUANCE OF NEW ROAD CONTRACTS TO FIRMS WITH ONGOING WORKS
Page: 2
Summary: The Government has announced that only contractors who have completed at least 75% of civil works on their current contracts will be eligible to bid for new contracts.
GOVERNMENT INCREASES SCHOOL CAPITATION GRANTS
Page: 3
Summary: Local Governments whose capitation funds for schools had been withheld by the government last term will have a top-up during second term which starts today. Data from the Education Ministry indicates that capitation grants have been increased by UGX 7b to cover the unutilised balances. This followed the verification of learners who details had been questioned.
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI COMMENDS CHURCHES ON PROMOTING PEACE
Page: 4
Summary: President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Church for being part of a significant transformation that has seen them become a cornerstone of peace, responsibility and spiritual progress in Uganda.
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PLEDGES SUPPORT TO GOMBA YOUTH, WOMEN
Page: 5
Summary: President Museveni committed to giving Kissakyamukama 1,000 goats for the youth, as well as tractors to boost agricultural mechanisation. The President also pledged UGX 100m to the women in Gomba.
HOW UGX 1.6 TRILLION CHINESE INVESTMENT HAS CREATED JOBS
Page: 11
Summary: The $450m (UGX. 1.64 trillion) Chinese investment at Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park is a strong pillar in boosting revenue growth and creating employment for thousands of Ugandans, the Government has observed.
SPORTS EDITION
UGX 260M REWARD
Page: 40
Summary: Vipers players have every reason to celebrate after Club President, Lawrence Mulindwa, rewarded them with a generous cash bonus of UGX 200m for winning the 2024/2025 Uganda Premier League title.
