Day: March 25, 2024

Balaam Barugahara, the newly appointed Minister of State for Youth and Children, has stated that he is not in the Cabinet to recruit youths for the ‘MK Project’, but rather to address the problem of unemployment among young people in Uganda. Speaking to journalists this morning after being vetted by the Parliament Appointments Committee led by Speaker Anita Among, Balaam said, “I am not in the Cabinet to recruit youths for the MK Project. Already, the MK Project has over 21 million young people. MK or Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), as you may call it, is not a political party. We are a civic organization aimed at promoting patriotism and spreading love for the country.” Balaam further revealed his plans as Minister, stating that his focus will be on advocating for the skilling of youths...

Kyegegwa, Uganda. As part of its unwavering commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment, MTN Uganda, under the auspices of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, proudly announces its latest endeavor - the construction of a borehole in Kyaka I, Kyaka I Kikuta village, Kyegegwa District. This vital project aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6, aiming to ensure universal access to safe and clean water. In a generous collaboration combining both resources and manpower, MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, contributed construction materials valued at UGX 13 Million. Additionally, MTN staff actively participated in the borehole's construction, demonstrating the company's hands-on approach to community development. This initiative is expected to ...