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ucda Featured image for Coffee Price Surges to Highest on Record
Tue 10 Dec, 2024 21:12
Coffee Price Surges to Highest on Record
Featured image for Coffee Price Surges to Highest on Record

What is a bane for the drinker is a boon for the farmer, especially in Uganda where coffee has been a ripe subject of political discourse over the past few months.


Sports Featured image for Entebbe Airport Mirrors IATA's Projected Global Growth
Tue 10 Dec, 2024 20:44
Entebbe Airport Mirrors IATA's Projected Global Growth
Featured image for Entebbe Airport Mirrors IATA's Projected Global Growth

This recovery comes despite challenges like supply chain delays from aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus, which IATA chief executive Willie Walsh criticised for acting as "quasi-monopolies".


News Featured image for MTN Joins Global 16 Days of Activism to Combat GBV
Tue 10 Dec, 2024 16:48
MTN Joins Global 16 Days of Activism to Combat GBV
Featured image for MTN Joins Global 16 Days of Activism to Combat GBV

Every 11 minutes, a woman loses her life at the hands of a partner or family member, and one in three women globally will experience violence in their lifetime.


Entertainment Featured image for Abeeri Clan Advances as Bunyoro MTN Bicycle Races Thrill Hoima

Entebbe Mayor Featured image for Bebe Cool to Drop New Single 'Circumference' This Friday
Mon 09 Dec, 2024 18:59
Bebe Cool to Drop New Single 'Circumference' This Friday
Featured image for Bebe Cool to Drop New Single 'Circumference' This Friday

Speaking at a press conference at Next Media Park, Naguru, the artist revealed that the track will be available on all major streaming platforms this Friday, December 13, 2024.


naro Featured image for NARO Partners with China to Boost Perennial Rice Production in Africa
Mon 09 Dec, 2024 18:08
NARO Partners with China to Boost Perennial Rice Production in Africa
Featured image for NARO Partners with China to Boost Perennial Rice Production in Africa

NARO has already released five perennial rice varieties, including the popular PR107 or "NARO Rice 1," celebrated for its aroma and taste.


News Featured image for Mbarara Boda Boda Riders Struggle with Rising Insecurity

Ireland Featured image for Mbarara Hospital Receives High-Tech Anaesthesia Machine to Boost Surgical Operations

Entebbe Mayor Featured image for Ex-Netball Boss Babirye Wins Free Speech Whistleblowing Prize
Fri 06 Dec, 2024 17:58
Ex-Netball Boss Babirye Wins Free Speech Whistleblowing Prize
Featured image for Ex-Netball Boss Babirye Wins Free Speech Whistleblowing Prize

The Blueprint for Speech prize, also awarded to North America and Europe, honours the bravery of whistleblowers who come forward in the public interest.


Rwanda Featured image for Amnesty Calls for Unconditional Release of Rwandan Opposition, Journalist
Thu 05 Dec, 2024 21:03
Amnesty Calls for Unconditional Release of Rwandan Opposition, Journalist
Featured image for Amnesty Calls for Unconditional Release of Rwandan Opposition, Journalist

The eight opposition members, affiliated with the Development and Liberty for Ally, face serious charges, including planning non-violent action training, while the journalist is in for his intention t...


Features Featured image for Lubigi Evictim: Balaam 'Sorry' for Elderly Namuddu's Plight
Thu 05 Dec, 2024 20:53
Lubigi Evictim: Balaam 'Sorry' for Elderly Namuddu's Plight
Featured image for Lubigi Evictim: Balaam 'Sorry' for Elderly Namuddu's Plight

Rose Namuddu,72, is the woman whose enduring image sent tears jerking during the demolition of homes in and around Lubigi wetland, part of swathes of buffer on the northern and western outskirts of Ka...


Health Featured image for Experts Investigate Mystery Disease in DR Congo as Uganda Remains Vigilant
Thu 05 Dec, 2024 18:10
Experts Investigate Mystery Disease in DR Congo as Uganda Remains Vigilant
Featured image for Experts Investigate Mystery Disease in DR Congo as Uganda Remains Vigilant

At least 71 people, nearly half of them children, have been confirmed killed from sysmptoms related to the disease in southern Kwango Province.


International Education Day Featured image for Makerere Staff Petition President Museveni Over Seven-Year Leadership Void
Wed 04 Dec, 2024 21:17
Makerere Staff Petition President Museveni Over Seven-Year Leadership Void
Featured image for Makerere Staff Petition President Museveni Over Seven-Year Leadership Void

At the centre of the controversy is the prolonged failure to permanently fill the DVC/FA position, a role critical to managing the university’s finances and administration.


Uganda National Musicians Federation Featured image for MTN Launches Premium Loyalty Programme, MTN Prestige

News Featured image for Plight of Persons with Disabilities in Mbarara City

News Featured image for Harsh Weather Claims Lives Across Uganda in a Week

who Featured image for WHO to Launch Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention
Mon 02 Dec, 2024 18:12
WHO to Launch Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention
Featured image for WHO to Launch Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention

Described as the first report of its kind to provide country-specific data on drowning rates and prevention efforts, the 2024 report will analyze information from 139 nations, including Uganda.


News Featured image for Police Call for Increased Caution Amid Rising Disaster Casualties
Mon 02 Dec, 2024 17:50
Police Call for Increased Caution Amid Rising Disaster Casualties
Featured image for Police Call for Increased Caution Amid Rising Disaster Casualties

A combination of persistent rains, flooding, and mudslides has led to multiple tragedies in recent weeks, with officials warning of further risks if safety measures are not prioritized.


News Featured image for Barmaids at 15: Mbarara’s Struggle Against Adolescent Exploitation

Sports Featured image for MTN Boosts Gulu City Marathon with Shs20m Sponsorship
Sun 01 Dec, 2024 15:27
MTN Boosts Gulu City Marathon with Shs20m Sponsorship
Featured image for MTN Boosts Gulu City Marathon with Shs20m Sponsorship

The marathon, being organised under the theme, “Running for Culture and Heritage,” aims to showcase Gulu City’s cultural richness while raising funds for the Dero Kwan Initiative, a program supporting...


religious discrimination Featured image for Ssempa Ups Demand for Makerere to Give Land for Born-Again Church
Sun 01 Dec, 2024 14:16
Ssempa Ups Demand for Makerere to Give Land for Born-Again Church
Featured image for Ssempa Ups Demand for Makerere to Give Land for Born-Again Church

While it was active, Pastor Ssempa's Makerere Community Church ran weekly Prime Time sessions through which Pastor Ssempa imparted morals in the university student community.


Umubano Featured image for Prof Muganga Urges Action on Rights of Ugandan Banyarwanda
Sun 01 Dec, 2024 14:09
Prof Muganga Urges Action on Rights of Ugandan Banyarwanda
Featured image for Prof Muganga Urges Action on Rights of Ugandan Banyarwanda

Prof Muganga drew from his past experience as a Munyarwanda in Uganda and spoke of how his family narrowly avoided expulsion in Masaka for being Banyarwanda.


Health Featured image for Prostate Cancer Screening Vital for Men Over 40, Says Cancer Institute
Fri 29 Nov, 2024 21:57
Prostate Cancer Screening Vital for Men Over 40, Says Cancer Institute
Featured image for Prostate Cancer Screening Vital for Men Over 40, Says Cancer Institute

According to Dr Okuku, men with a family history of prostate cancer are particularly at risk, and cases involving both fathers and sons are increasing.


Uganda Veterinary Association Featured image for Dr Akashaba is New President of Veterinary Association
Fri 29 Nov, 2024 21:53
Dr Akashaba is New President of Veterinary Association
Featured image for Dr Akashaba is New President of Veterinary Association

Dr Akashaba, who is also the dean of the Western Ankole University's Faculty of Agriculture, succeeds Dr Daniel Kasibule from Mpigi District on a two-year term.


News Featured image for Mbarara City Reiterates Restriction on Tuesday Flea Market at Rwebikona
Fri 29 Nov, 2024 19:19
Mbarara City Reiterates Restriction on Tuesday Flea Market at Rwebikona
Featured image for Mbarara City Reiterates Restriction on Tuesday Flea Market at Rwebikona

Mayor Kyabwiiso Katozi Gumisiriza of Mbarara City North said the Council allocated the weekly market vendors Wednesday for them to run their business.


salary disparities Featured image for Police Name UNRA Engineer Killed in Pakwach Flooding Rescue
Thu 28 Nov, 2024 09:36
Police Name UNRA Engineer Killed in Pakwach Flooding Rescue
Featured image for Police Name UNRA Engineer Killed in Pakwach Flooding Rescue

Police have arrested Mohammed Okello, driver of the ill-fated taxi, to assist with investigations into the incident that cost the life of UNRA marine engineer Yahaya Hussan


UNRA Featured image for UNRA Marine Engineer Dies in Pakwach Flooding Rescue Mission

International Education Day Featured image for Govt to Recruit 3,426 Staff for Schools to Address Critical Gaps
Wed 27 Nov, 2024 19:07
Govt to Recruit 3,426 Staff for Schools to Address Critical Gaps
Featured image for Govt to Recruit 3,426 Staff for Schools to Address Critical Gaps

Of these, 2,852 personnel, including teachers and support staff, will be assigned to 92 newly constructed seed secondary schools under the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UGIFT) programme.


Health Featured image for Hope for Children: Uganda Launches Free Paediatric Laparoscopic Surgery Program
Wed 27 Nov, 2024 18:37
Hope for Children: Uganda Launches Free Paediatric Laparoscopic Surgery Program
Featured image for Hope for Children: Uganda Launches Free Paediatric Laparoscopic Surgery Program

Laparoscopic surgery, known for its minimal invasiveness, quicker recovery times, and reduced pain, is a rare but transformative option in Uganda's healthcare landscape.


Ugandan News Featured image for 18 inmates, prisons staff to graduate with degrees at Luzira

News Featured image for UNRA Diverts Motorists as Flooding Disrupts Access to Pakwach Bridge
Wed 27 Nov, 2024 14:50
UNRA Diverts Motorists as Flooding Disrupts Access to Pakwach Bridge
Featured image for UNRA Diverts Motorists as Flooding Disrupts Access to Pakwach Bridge

Most parts of the country has been receiving heavy rainfall over the last few days with Wednesday's precipitation that started early morning and has been going on all day appearing to raise the volume...


Health Featured image for Mbarara Authorities Sound Alarm Over Growing Sex Work Among Young Girls

Entertainment Featured image for Akifeza Sworn-in as Kisoro Woman MP
Tue 26 Nov, 2024 17:58
Akifeza Sworn-in as Kisoro Woman MP
Featured image for Akifeza Sworn-in as Kisoro Woman MP

Ms Akifeza committed to working for the people of Kisoro, adding that she will build upon the structures already established by the late Sarah Mateke.


savings Featured image for Ssemakadde Says Lawyer Edgar Tabaro is an 'Empty-Headed Idiot'
Tue 26 Nov, 2024 14:00
Ssemakadde Says Lawyer Edgar Tabaro is an 'Empty-Headed Idiot'
Featured image for Ssemakadde Says Lawyer Edgar Tabaro is an 'Empty-Headed Idiot'

Isaac Ssemakadde says it is a fact that KTA Advocates senior partner Edgar Tabaro is "an idiot" after the copyright law guru suggested the current ULS leadership was in the doldrums.


News Featured image for The Stark Reality of Gender-Based Violence in Uganda

News Featured image for UN Rights Chief Calls for a Human Rights Economy to Tackle Global Crises
Mon 25 Nov, 2024 20:23
UN Rights Chief Calls for a Human Rights Economy to Tackle Global Crises
Featured image for UN Rights Chief Calls for a Human Rights Economy to Tackle Global Crises

The Austrian rights campaigner advocated for a shift toward a "human rights economy," where economic and social decisions prioritize investments in human rights.


Entebbe Mayor Featured image for Abaswasima Triumph in Bunyoro-Kitara MTN Enganda, Amasaza Races Kickoff
Mon 25 Nov, 2024 11:52
Abaswasima Triumph in Bunyoro-Kitara MTN Enganda, Amasaza Races Kickoff
Featured image for Abaswasima Triumph in Bunyoro-Kitara MTN Enganda, Amasaza Races Kickoff

The event featured an electrifying football showdown between Abaswasima and Ababworo. Abaswasima delivered a commanding performance, securing a 2-0 victory in the first match of the tournament.


News Featured image for Mbarara City: Elderly decry neglect

Health Featured image for Maternal Health Advocates and Pediatricians Demand Extended Leave for Mothers of Premature Babies
Fri 22 Nov, 2024 22:37
Maternal Health Advocates and Pediatricians Demand Extended Leave for Mothers of Premature Babies
Featured image for Maternal Health Advocates and Pediatricians Demand Extended Leave for Mothers of Premature Babies

The NICU at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, which serves over 1,200 babies annually, is critically overstretched. One nurse often attends to 60–70 babies per shift, a workload far beyond capacity.


News Featured image for Balaam Wants 'Swift Justice' in Nyanjura's Brother's Murder
Thu 21 Nov, 2024 23:25
Balaam Wants 'Swift Justice' in Nyanjura's Brother's Murder
Featured image for Balaam Wants 'Swift Justice' in Nyanjura's Brother's Murder

Mr Tugume, brother of Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, was gunned down from Ntinda, a city suburb, on Thursday evening by armed robbers.


News Featured image for Energy Ministry Principal Chemist Grace Lajwe Dies in Bathroom Fall
Thu 21 Nov, 2024 20:13
Energy Ministry Principal Chemist Grace Lajwe Dies in Bathroom Fall
Featured image for Energy Ministry Principal Chemist Grace Lajwe Dies in Bathroom Fall

Ms Lajwe reportedly slipped and fell in the bathroom of her home in Mukono District on Thursday morning.


World Children’s Day Featured image for 'Abduction Theatre': Kenyan Media Paints the Devil of Own Govt Over Besigye
Thu 21 Nov, 2024 16:06
'Abduction Theatre': Kenyan Media Paints the Devil of Own Govt Over Besigye
Featured image for 'Abduction Theatre': Kenyan Media Paints the Devil of Own Govt Over Besigye

The screaming headlines and many others that painted a picture of Kenya's utter nakedness before the global public court follow Saturday's abduction of Uganda's Opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye from...


Health Featured image for Saving Preterm Babies: The Power of Kangaroo Mother Care

News Featured image for Amina Zawedde’s Vision: Empowering Children Through Technology
Wed 20 Nov, 2024 19:23
Amina Zawedde’s Vision: Empowering Children Through Technology
Featured image for Amina Zawedde’s Vision: Empowering Children Through Technology

While acknowledging the immense opportunities technology provides for learning and innovation, Amina Zawedde noted that these benefits can only be fully realized if children are safeguarded from poten...


International Education Day Featured image for MUST Launches Technology and Innovation Support Centre
Wed 20 Nov, 2024 17:55
MUST Launches Technology and Innovation Support Centre
Featured image for MUST Launches Technology and Innovation Support Centre

Dr Medard Twinamatsiko, director of the Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer (CITT), which oversees TISC, reflected on the culmination of two years of effort to establish the center.


Technology Featured image for MUST Launches Innovation Center, Holdings Company for Sustainability

Sports Featured image for Mbarara's Makhan Singh Market Shs40bn Refurbishment to Uplift Vendors Struggling in Aging Facility
Tue 19 Nov, 2024 20:01
Mbarara's Makhan Singh Market Shs40bn Refurbishment to Uplift Vendors Struggling in Aging Facility
Featured image for Mbarara's Makhan Singh Market Shs40bn Refurbishment to Uplift Vendors Struggling in Aging Facility

The redevelopment, spearheaded by the Mbarara Makhan Singh Market Landlords Association, aims to modernize the city’s trade hub and address long-standing challenges faced by vendors.


Entebbe Mayor Featured image for NARO, Rural Poverty Alleviation Initiative to Revolutionise Farming for Rubirizi’s Smallholder Farmers
Tue 19 Nov, 2024 19:31
NARO, Rural Poverty Alleviation Initiative to Revolutionise Farming for Rubirizi’s Smallholder Farmers
Featured image for NARO, Rural Poverty Alleviation Initiative to Revolutionise Farming for Rubirizi’s Smallholder Farmers

RIPA, a Rubirizi-based social enterprise, has been at the forefront of efforts to empower smallholder farmers through sustainable and economically viable practices.


Health Featured image for Mbarara Hospital Bolsters Emergency Services With Shs127m Equipment
Tue 19 Nov, 2024 12:54
Mbarara Hospital Bolsters Emergency Services With Shs127m Equipment
Featured image for Mbarara Hospital Bolsters Emergency Services With Shs127m Equipment

The donation, which includes patient monitors, trawlies, beds, oxygen concentrators, and wheelchairs, addresses a critical need for advanced tools to improve patient care at one of the Ankore region’s...


International Education Day Featured image for Liberty Life Assurance Empowers Young Entrepreneurs Through Kuza School Challenge
Tue 19 Nov, 2024 12:14
Liberty Life Assurance Empowers Young Entrepreneurs Through Kuza School Challenge
Featured image for Liberty Life Assurance Empowers Young Entrepreneurs Through Kuza School Challenge

Launched in September 2024 at Kabojja International School, the initiative culminated in an inspiring ceremony where students presented their entrepreneurial projects and received seed funding to laun...