Twenty female umpires and judges graduated today with Level One certificates in badminton officiation after a four-day training at Nsambya Youth Sharing Hall. Among them is Paralympian Ritah Asiimwe, who believes this certificate will help her earn more from the sport after retiring. According to the Uganda Badminton Association, the course aims to empower more […]

The Uganda Cranes team began non-residential training yesterday at Hamz Stadium in Nakivubo ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 Qualifier matches against Burundi. Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania have already secured their slots in the final tournament, scheduled for February 1 to 28, 2025. Striker Hannington Ssebwalunyo says all players are in camp and […]

Kawempe Muslim Ladies thrashed Tooro Queens 3-1 in a Finance Trust Women Super League game played today. Kawempe’s goals were scored by Agnes Nabukenya, Samalie Nakacwa, and Hadija Nandago, while Sharon Nabbosa scored the lone goal for Tooro Queens.

Plastic bottles have long been a convenient choice for storing drinking water and are used in various sectors, including hospitality. However, the disposal of plastic bottles comes at a huge cost to the environment. As the world becomes increasingly aware of the environmental impact of plastic waste, different sectors are seeking sustainable alternatives to minimize […]

Kibaale National Park, renowned as one of the world’s largest primate habitats with over 1,000 chimpanzees, has grappled with increased human-wildlife conflict since its inception. Concerns have been raised by nearby communities in Kabarole, Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa, and Kasese districts, which suffer from crop destruction. Amidst this crisis, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has actively engaged […]

The Member of Parliament for Laroo-Peche Division in Gulu City, Charles Onen, is blaming political waves in elections for the August House’s current performance. Weighing in on claims of corruption that rocked Parliament during the year, Onen tells Jackson Onyango in this second interview that the spotlight on the leadership was enough for them to […]

The Uganda Episcopal Conference has decried a troubling decline in family dignity, marked by rising domestic violence and violations of children’s rights. As families gather to celebrate Christmas, the Church has urged communities to prioritize strengthening family bonds and fostering meaningful interactions that uphold cherished values.

Stakeholders are urging the government to establish a permanent care home for cancer patients, particularly those referred from upcountry health facilities, as they await their next treatment appointments. Currently, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) operates a temporary care home to accommodate these patients, but the facility is overwhelmed.

Residents of Kigogwa in Matugga call on the pharmaceutical firm Bio Dei Pharma to compensate them for allegedly building part of their perimeter wall on their land. However, company officials have acknowledged awareness of the land in question, which measures up to one acre and are promising to look into the matter.

Eccupa za plastic zimaze ebbanga eriwera nga zezeeyambisibwa mu kutereka amazzi n’ebyokunywa ebirala ebiweweeza, nga n’ebifo ebisanyukirwamu bingi tebikaluubirizibwa kubitunda. Kyokka plastic ono gy’akomye okweyambisibwa, n’okwonoona obutonde bw’ensi erabw’otunulatunula mu myaka mingi mu kibuga Kampala, mujjudde plastic olw’enkwata embi okuva mu bantu.Kaakati ebifo ebigendamu abantu nga wooteeri n’ebirala, bitandise okwesambira ddala ebintu bya plastic nga […]

Okusoomoza okusinga abalwadde ba kkookolo kwe basanga nga bazze mu ddwaliro e Mulago okufuna obujjanjabi kwa byansula na ddala abo abava mu bitundu ebyesudde amasekatti. Kati kino kiviiriddeko abalumirirwa abantu bano okussa gavumenti ku nninga, ezimbewo ekifo ekiyinza okukola ng’ekisulo ky’abalwadde bano okusinga okwetuuma mu weema ezaatekebwawo eddwaliro nga balinda obujjanjabi. Uganda Cancer Institute ekifo […]

Akulira Abepisikoopi mu Uganda era Omusumba w’essaza lya Mityana Anthony Zziwa alaze obwennyamivu olw’abazadde ab’esuuliddeyo ogwa nnagamba ku nkuza y’abaana, nga kino kiviiriddeko okutyoboola eddembe ly’abaana wamu n’okusanyaawo empagi y’amaka. Ono era asabye gavumenti okuvaayo kw’ebyo ebisoomoza ba BannaUganda.Bibadde mu bubaka bw’Ekeleziya katulika obw’amazaalibwa.

Kizuulidddwa ng’abaana abatanneetuuka ebeeyongedde okufuna embuto e Bundibugyo bwekivudde ku bavubuka abafunye ensimbi okuva mu kirime kya Kkooko mukiseera kino ali ku bbeeyi eyawaggulu.. Kati bannaddiini ebuuyi eyo basitukiddemu okulabula ku mbeera eno. Omulabirirzi w’obulabirizi bwa West Rwenzori y’ayogedde bino.

Aba famire ya Muhammad Kanatta, omutuuze w’e Mukono eyawambibwa ab’ebyokwerinda mu December wa 2020, basazeewo okutegeka Dduwa okumusaalira oluvannyuma lw’essuubi eririddamu okumulaba nga mulamu okukeewa. Bano bategezeezza nga bwe batubidde n’abaana ba Kanatta 16 beyaleka ng’abakyala balaze okunyolwa olw’ennaku gye bayitamu okwebezaawo n’abaana baabwe. Dduwa eno yeetabiddwako bannakibiina ki NUP nga bakulemberwamu akulira oludda oluvuganya […]

Abatuuze e’ Kigoogwa baagala kampuni ya Bio Dei Pharma gyebalumiriza okuzimba ekikomera ne geti ku ttaka lyabwe esooke ebalirire basobole okuva ku ttaka lyebagala baveeko nga babasindkiriza. Kino kiddiridde okuba nti bano babasibyeko olukomera mu kitundu kino kuno kwossa ne Geti eyazimbiddwa kampuni yemu mu kkubo eribatwala mu maka gaabwe. Obugazi bwettaka lino eliliko olukomera […]

Ugandan coach Ali Mugisha is spearheading the development of netball in Kenya as the head coach of the national netball team. Mugisha, who also serves as the head coach of Ugandan netball league champions National Insurance Corporation, believes that in a short period, Kenya’s netball will develop to match that of their neighbor, Uganda.

Heathens Rugby Club defeated Hippos 15-6 at the Kyadondo Grounds to win the first edition of the Masters Invitational Tournament. Six teams participated in the pre-season tournament in preparation for the upcoming Rugby Championship, which kicks off next month.

Unaddressed mental health issues can harm individuals, families, and societies, and significantly influence development outcomes. A case in point is the story of a 31-year-old orphan who has been battling a strong urge to kill and commit suicide since childhood. Clinical psychotherapists have explained the condition and the importance of rehabilitation. Patrick Ssenyondo has the […]

Over the last decade, Uganda has experienced changes in temperature, rainfall patterns, and an increase in extreme weather events like droughts and floods. Accordingly, the National Climate Change Policy outlines the strategies the country will adopt for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The Permanent Secretary to the Judiciary, Pius Bigirimana, says courts across the country are now better positioned to deliver timely justice to Ugandans, thanks to a 49.14% increase in staffing levels. Over the last five years, the judiciary has undergone significant transformation. Bigirimana attributes this progress to the dedication of hardworking teams within the judiciary. […]

Despite a firm stance by the Catholic Church against clergy running for public office, Hon. Charles Onen, a suspended priest, encourages active engagement by the clergy. Onen is critical of this disengagement from politics, arguing that it contributes to the election of bad leaders. The 48-year-old told Jackson Onyango that he hopes to return to […]

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety in the police has intensified operations across the country to curb road accidents. Michael Kananura, the Directorate’s spokesperson, says the move is specifically aimed at ensuring that all roads are safe for motorists during and after the festive season.

An insurance expert has advised all those who lost property in the Thursday inferno along Bombo Road to seek compensation from their insurance firms, especially those with comprehensive motor policies. This comes as many of those who lost their cars in the fire have tasked the owner of the garage with compensating them for negligence, […]

Six people have died from Mpox as cumulative cases rise to 1,044. According to the Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, 57 districts have reported cases, with Kampala and Wakiso being the most affected areas. The Ministry has urged the public to remain vigilant and prioritize their health during […]

The Mbale City business community is calling on the government to ensure that more roads within the metropolitan area are repaired. They contend that the uneven distribution of the new road network is straining the influx of traders from the nine surrounding districts and beyond. These concerns were raised as President Museveni unveiled newly paved […]

Hundreds of residents, many of them landslide survivors in Bunambutye, are in shock after a storm hit their camp following a heavy downpour last evening, sweeping their tents away. The tents, which host over 750 people, were literally swept aside by the rains. The government recently relocated landslide survivors from Buluganya Sub-county and other sub-counties […]

The team visited Kabale, where they met a farmer successfully utilizing the 4-acre system. He rears cattle and rabbits while cultivating various crops. In this episode, discover how to effectively maximize yields through mixed farming using the 4-acre model.

Gyebuvuddeko twakulaga emboozi y’omuwala Judith Gimbo eyatundanga ffene okwewerera, kyadaaki natikkirwa e Kyambogo. Kaakati waliwo omuzira kisa Sulaiman Bukenya amuduukiridde , kko n’okumusubiza okumwongera ensimbi agatte mu bizinessi ya ffene gw’atunda.

Waliwo omuwala amaze emyaka egisoba mu 20 nga alwanagana n’ekizibu ku bwongo ky’alowooza nti kyava ku kufiirwa bazadde bombi ng’akyali muto n’atafuna mukwano gwa maama ne taata ate be yakuliramu ne bamulangiranga obwa mulekwa. 

Amaze emyaka gye gimu ng’alwanagana n’ekizibu ky’okwagala okwetta oba okutta abantu abalala n’ebintu ebirala ebirina obulamu. Kyokka oluvannyuma lw’okwezuula, kati amaze […]

Abatuuze ku kyalo Mpunge mu ggombolola ye Mpunge mu district ye Mukono nakati bakyali mu kutya oluvanyuma lwa laddu okukuba abavubuka mukaaga omu nafiirawo.
Omugenzi ategerekese nga ye Juma Wamusibu ow’emyaka 21,abalala abaasimattuse bali mu ddwaliro banyiga biwundu. Bino byabaddewo mu nnamutikwa we nkuba eyatonye akawungeezi k’eggulo.

Minisitule ye byobulamu etubuulidde nti ekirwadde kya kawaali w’enkima kyakatta abantu mukaaga mu ggwanga lyonna, kyoka nga ggwo omuwendo gwabalwadde gutuuse ku 1,044. Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze akola ku by’obujanjabi atubuulide nti disitulikiti 57 zezakazuulwamu ekirwadde kino, wabula nga kisinga mu Kampala ne Wakiso. Ono ayagala abantu babeere begendereza nnyo naddala mu kaseera kano ak’ennaku enkulu.

Omusumba we ssaza lye Masaka Serverus Jjumba akyalidde abasibe mu makomera agasangibwa mu bizinga bye Sesse n’abasaba okubeera abakakkamu, n’okukkiriza okudda eri Mukama. Ababuulidde nti bagwana bakozese akadde kano ak’obusibe , okwenenya n’okukyusa mpisa zaabwe, kyoka mu byonna baleme okuggwamu esuubi.

Abaddukanya ekisaawe kye Ntebe balabudde abantu abatekateeka okukozesa ekisaawe ky’ennyonyi entebe nti bateketeeke engendo zaabwe mu budde nga kino kivudde ku bungi bw’abasaabaze. Omwogezi w’ekitongole ekikola ku mbuuka z’ennyonyi ki Civil Aviation Authority Vianney Lugya agambye nti olwabantu abangi abayingira, ko nabafuluma eggwanga, kyangu nnyo omuntu okusubwa ennyonyi ebadde emutwala.

Abakugu mu nkola ya Yinsuwa bawabudde abaafiiriddwa ebintu byabwe mu muliro ogwakutte Garagi y’e mmotoka e mulago kubbiri okuddukira mu yinsuwa zaabwe zibaliyirire naddala eri abo ab’ebidduka. Kinajjukirwa nti bangi ku bannyini mmotoka baabadde batadde nnyini kifo ku nninga okubaliyirira, newankubadde naye teyasigazza kantu. Kati aba Yinsuwa bagamba nti tegugwana kuba mutawaana gwa nnyini kifo […]

Poliisi y’ebidduka etubuulidde nga eky’okuyiwa basajja baayo ku nguudo ng’obudde bukyali ,bwe kiyambye ennyo okutangira obubenje obungi obutera okugwawo mu kaseera kano ak’ennaku enkulu. Ayogerera ekitongole kino Micheal Kananura atubuulidde nti tebannafunayo kabenja kamaanyi mu ggwanga lyonna nga kekuusa ku nnaku nkulu , ekibawadde amaanyi nti ebikwekweto byabwe bivuddemu ekiramu. Kyoka alabudde abagoba be biduka […]

Abantu abaasimatuka okubumbulukuka kw’ettaka e Bulambuli ne batwalibwa mu gombolola ye Bunambutye wetwogerera bali mu kuyagga. Kyaddiridde kibuyaga okumenya weema mwe babadde basula. Kiddiridde nnamutikwa w’enkuba eyatonye akawungeezi k’eggulo, eyalese weema saatu ennena mwebasula nga ziri ku ttaka n’abantu musanvu ne bafuna ebisago ebyamaanyi. Batubuulidde nti ekiro ekikeeseza olwaleero baasuze mu mpewo.

Researchers at the Rakai Health Sciences Programme say male circumcision is one of the interventions that has contributed to the reduction of HIV infections and sexually transmitted infections in the Rakai and Masaka regions. Dr. James Namutete, a laboratory supervisor says circumcised individuals have a higher likelihood of removing anaerobic bacteria, which facilitates HIV infections.

President Museveni has blamed the increasing landslides in the Bugisu region on local leaders and growing population pressure. The Head of State noted that, in the past, local leaders disagreed with the government’s directive for people in mudslide-prone areas to relocate. He warned that people should avoid living in high-risk areas, such as cliffs, which […]

Karuma Bridge, closed in May this year for major repairs, is being reopened today to motorists. The closure of the bridge was a significant inconvenience for travelers to northern Uganda and West Nile, who had to use longer routes through Masindi Port and Murchison Falls National Park. The State Minister for Works, Musa Ecweru, has […]

The Federation of Uganda Employers is advocating for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence to boost workplace productivity and efficiency by 2025. The chief executive officer, Douglas Opiyo highlights how AI-powered tools can provide advanced analytics and insights, enabling organizations to achieve more with fewer resources. Racheal Nabisubi reports.

The Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, has announced a Shs.176 billion line of credit aimed at supporting large-scale commercial farmers. Loans under the scheme will be disbursed through government-backed financial institutions, with the government covering an annual interest component of Shs.40 billion. The initiative seeks to address the capital shortages in agriculture, a sector often deemed […]

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged the public to exercise financial discipline during the festive season. The Archbishop reminded families to balance their holiday spending with the need to prepare for school fees, as children will return to school soon. This, he said, as he delivered his Christmas […]

Police in Kampala are holding one key suspect pinned in the Christmas savings scandal, which is reported to have been the main cause of the fire that destroyed properties worth hundreds of millions. Fire started at about 3am in Kubiri, Bombo Road in Mukwenda Zone, Makerere I Parish.

Leaders from the Bugisu Sub-region have expressed strong concerns regarding the government’s compensation package for landslide survivors who are being relocated to the Bunambutye resettlement camp. In a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, they raised issues over the insufficient 10 million shillings allocated to each affected family, arguing that it is not enough to rebuild […]

In a bid to curb blood shortage in the country, the National Unity Platform president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has today joined several of his supporters in a blood donation drive at their party headquaters in Makerere Kavule.

Winnie Byanyima, the wife of the detained Ugandan veteran Opposition politician, Dr Kizza Besigye, has scoffed at Uganda Prisons for issuing a circular prohibiting people from visiting inmates from December 25 2024 to 3rd January 2025. Byanyima, who is also the UNAIDS executive director, was speaking to journalists at her family home in Kasangati, Wakiso […]

Uganda Revenue Authority is set to acquire the personal details of all customers of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation to identify and register people who have not been paying taxes. Whereas some members of the public are concerned about this plan by the two state agencies, legal minds argue that it is lawful for […]

Ministry of Finance has tabled the National Budget Framework Paper of up to 57 trillion shillings for the Financial Year 2025/2026. This next budget, the ministry says, won’t introduce new taxes. However, MPs say that this Budget Framework Paper does not align with the National Development Plan 4, whose interest the budget should focus on. […]

As the 2026 general elections approach, political leaders ramp up efforts to gain the public’s mandate. One such leader has launched the Democratic Alliance, a new platform for civic engagement. What is the alliance, and how will it shape the race for 2026?

Akakiiko akalera eddembe ly’obuntu kennyamivu olw’omuwendo gw’abaana abawala abafumbirwa nga tebanetuuka okusigala waggulu newankubadde buli kisoboka kikoleddwa okulwanyisa enkola eno.Bano bagamba nti newankubadde abaana ab’obuwala abafumbizibwa nga tebanetuuka bakendedde okuva ku bitundu 36% mu mwaka 2016 okudda ku bitundu 33% mu 2024,omuwendo guno gukyali waggulu nnyo.Okusinga bagamba nti kino kyavuka ku muggalo ogwaleetebwa COVID – […]

Minisiter omubeezi ow’e takka Sam Mayanja alagide abatuuze kyaalo Naminya South mu Njeru municipality okumenya ekisenge ekyaali kyazimbibwa Kampuni ya Nytil mu oluguudo oluyisa abatuuze. Ekubo NYTIL lyeyaggala lyali liyisa abantu abave e Njeru okudda ejinja,songa era lituuka lu luguudo lw’egaali y’omukka.Kati minisita Mayanja asinzidde mu lukiiko lw’akubye ku kyalo kino,n’alagira abatuuze okumenya ekisenge kino […]

Pulezidenti wa NUP Robert Kyagulanyi asabye bannabibiina ebirala okwenyigira mu kugaba omusaayi okusobola okutaasa obulamu bw’abo abasangibwa nga bagwetaaga naddala mu biseera by’obubenje. Olwaleero aba NUP bagabye omusaayi nga bakwataganye n’abakugungaanya abazze ku kitebe kyabwe e Makerere Kavule. Kaweefube ono,batubuulidde nti baakumubunya eggwanga kubanga lyonna kubanga ekizibu ky’ebbula ly’omusaayi tekisosola bannabyabufuzi n’abatali.

Ssabalabirizi wa Uganda Dr. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu asabye ab’ebyokwerinda okukakkanya ku bukambwe bwe bakozesa nga bakwata abantu naddala abateerezebwa okuba abazzi b’emisango. Kazimba agamba nti enkola ng’eno ettatana ekifananyi ky’ebitongole ebikuuma ddembe, songa era ekuubagana n’entekateeka ey’eddembe ly’obuntu.Bino abyogeredde mu makaage Namirembe bwabadde awa obubaka bwa mazalibwa ag’omwaka guno 2024.

Minisitule y’ebyensimbi etaddeyo okusaba mu palamenti nga bagala ebakkiriza okwewola obukadde 608 eza doola nga zino zigenda kukozesebwa okukulakulaanya ekibuga Kampala n’ebitundu ebyetolooddewo. Tukitegedde nti abakulu bajja na kwagala okubunya amataala mu kibuga olwo kitangalijje bulungi.Kyokka okusaba kuno kugenze okujja, ng’ebbanja lya Uganda lisuza eggwanga ku bunkenke bw’okuyingira akatyabaaga k’ebyenfuna. Bano era banjudde n’ekiwandiiko ky’embalirira […]

Ekitongole ekiwooza ky’omusolo ki Uganda Revenue Authority kikakasizza nga bwekyawandiikidde ekitongole ky’amazzi ki National Water and Sewerage Corporation nga kikisaba amannya, ennamba z’amasimu n’ebintu ebirala byonna ebikwata ku bantu abakozesa amazzi nga kino kyakubayambako mu kufefetta abo abeebalama okuwa omusolo.Okusinzira ku URA, bino byakusinga kweyambisibwa mu kulondoola abo abayina okusasula omusolo ogwagerekebwa ku nnyumba ezipangisibwa.

Waliwo ebyogerwa nti enkaayana za ssente z’ekibiina ezaabuze, zandiba nga ze zaaviriiddeko omuliro ogwakutte e makerere kavule mu kilo ekimanyiddoa nga ku bbiri era negusanyaawo ebintu bya bukadde.Tukitegedde nti ba memba mu kibiina ky’abantu ababadde bakolera wano, olunaku lw’eggulo baafunyemu okukaayana, oluvannyuma lw’omuwanika waabwe okukabatyema nti ku ssente ze babadde batereka, kubuzeeko obukadde 25.Poliisi emaze […]

Omar Mayanja will look to defend the National Sprint Championship on Boxing Day when the final round takes place at the Busiika Motorsports Arena. Over 50 drivers are expected to compete in the sprint.

The government’s delay in appointing a substantive Bank of Uganda governor has raised eyebrows among civil society. Observers are concerned that with the government targeting ambitious GDP levels, the role of the head of the central bank is being undermined. They suggest that one economic sector requiring stricter oversight is the financial sector. This situation […]

The expectations of some Syrians from the new government remain high and they hope the new regime that ended the 54-year-old Assad rule will find quick and lasting solutions to the several challenges presented a country that has been at war for over ten years. Speaking to NTV Tamouth Moustafa the Syrian Consul to Uganda, […]

The private sector has asked the government to help migrants in Uganda by promoting their businesses for the country’s holistic economic growth and development. In response, the government has promised to create more employment opportunities for them.Government has also promised to put checks and balances on illegal migrant labour organizations that take advantage of young […]

In an effort to ensure trade order within Kampala during the festive season, the city Authority has designated two non-motorized roads for vendors to operate. This has been revealed by the Kampala Capital City Authority acting executive director Frank Rusa during a media briefing on market management in the city, following recent clashes in Busega […]

The government has announced plans to close off most roads under construction in Kampala to expedite work and meet a completion deadline by May next year. This decision follows an inspection by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and a team of ministers who noted that the progress of projects by the China Railway Company 18 has […]

A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a young girl in what appears to be a state of abuse, sparking widespread outrage. This after the video, believed to portray her as tortured by her caretaker, went viral. The public’s shock and anger prompted us to travel to the child’s home to uncover what had […]

The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has laid the foundation stone for the construction of the School of Graduate Studies and Research at Makerere University.This will house lecture and seminar rooms, innovation spaces, and PhD student rooms, among others. According to the university, the building will enhance graduate training and provide essential support […]

In a scandal that has raised serious concerns about financial management in Uganda, the Ministry of Finance has confirmed that over 60 billion Uganda shillings, intended to service the country’s public debt, was instead transferred to two companies; Roadway Company Limited and MJS International that were not registered as government service providers. Now, lawmakers are […]

Dereeva wa motoka z’empaka Omar Mayanja wakuyingira ensiike mu mpaka za champions sprint ezigenda okutunkira e Busiika ku boxing day nga anonya buwanguzi bwangule y’omwaka mu lw’okano lwa national sprint championship.Mayanja mukisera kino asibaganye ne Ronald Ssebuguzi mu kifo eky’okubiri nga bombi balina obubonero munana.Atubuulidde engeri gye yetegekeddemu empaka zino.

Obwakabaka bwa Buganda busiimye emirimu gy’eyaliko Omukubiriza w’olukiiko lwa Buganda, Owek. Nelson Kawalya eyavudde mu bulamu bw’ensi mu kiro ekikeesezza olwaleero.Kawalya ayogeddwako ng’eyali omusaale mu kulwanyisa endwadde mu Buganda mu kiseera w’eyaweerereza Obwakabaka nga Minisita w’ebyobulamu ate era nga yakola kinene okuleetawo obumu mu Lukiiko lwa Buganda mu kiseera ky’emyaka omusavu gyeyamala nga alukubiriza.

Omulabirizi w’obulabirizi bw’e Mukono Enos Kitto Kagodo munakuwavu eri bannakigwanyizi abefunyiridde omuze ogw’okubba ettaka ly’obulabirizi, olumu nga bakikola mu bwanantagambwako.Omulabirizi agamba nti bazze beekubira enduulu mu bakulu ab’enjawulo okuli ne minisitule y’ebyettaka, kyoka byonna mpaawo kye biyambye. Okwongera bino,Kagodo abadde awa bubaka bw’amazaalibwa ag’okubaawo ku lw’okusatu lwa sabiiti ejja.

Abatuuze abasoba mu 250,000 okuva ku byalo bitaano mu disitulikiti ye Kiryandongo beekubidde enduulu oluvanyuma lw’okukimanyaako nti abeeyita ba nnyini ttaka kwe batudde bateekateeka kubagoba.Ettaka okuli embiranye liweza obugazi bwa Square Kilomita namba , kyoka nga likayanirwa abaana ba Brigadier Sabuni Tungatisa agambibwa okulifunako liizi ya myaka 49 okuva mu mwaka 1980.Minisita Sam Mayanja agumizza […]

Bannaakyewa basabye government okukwasizaako abanoonyi b’obubudamu abali kuno mu kutumbuula eby’enfuna byabwe kino kiyambeko mu kukulaakulanya eggwanga. Olwaleero Uganda yeegasse ku nsi yonna okujaguza olunaku lw’abantu ababundabunda.Gavumenti ya kuno ebawadde amagezi beenyigire nnyo mu ntekaateka za gavumenti z’eteekawo nabo basobole okwekulaakulanya.

Abakulu ku munisipaali ye Nansana bateekateeka kusisinkana batuuze b’e Kazo zone II okugonjoola ensonga za nnyini kizimbe gwetwakulaga gyebuvuddeko nga yazimba mu kkubo ly’abatuuze. Tukitegedde nti ono yasitudde buggwe mu kkubo omwali muyita abatuuze, era nga yataddewo n’abakuumi okuziyiza omuntu yenna okusemberera ekifo kino. Kati Meeya we Nansana Regina Bakitte agamba agenda kusisinkana abatuuze abaakoseddwa […]

Abakulu okuva mu banka enkulu ey’e ggwanga kko ne minisitule y’ebyensimbi bakubaganidde empawa mu kakiiko ka palamenti akalondoola ensaasaanya y’ensimbi mu bitongole bya gavumenti ka COSASE bwe babadde bayitiddwa okunyonyola engeri obuwumbi obusoba mu 60 gye bwabulamu okuva mu banka enkulu.Aba Minisitule y’ebyensimbi babuulidde ababaka nti kkampuni ezaasasulwa ssente tezimanyiddwa mu kkampuni ezikolagana ne gavumenti […]

Waliwo taata awaliriziddwa okugenda anunule muwala we okuva ku nnyina omuto, alowoozebwa nti abadde amutulugunya.Kino kiddiridde akatambi akasasaanidde omutimbagano nga kalaga omwana ono nga ali mu mbeera etasanyusa, era nga kitaawe bino okubimanya yabadde kyajje atonnye mu ggwanga okuva ku mawanga gy’anoonyeza ekikumi.Newankubadde taata ono yagaanye okuggula omusango gwonna ku mulamu we, poliisi yo egamba […]

Gavumenti etegezeezza nti omulimu gw’okukola enguudo mu Kampala eziweza Kilometer 90 gwakuggwa omwaka ogujja.Bino byogeddwa Ssaabaminisita Robinah Nabbanja bw’abadde alambula enguddo eziri mu kuzimbibwa.Ono alambudde enguudo okuli Sir. Apollo Kaggwa Road , Kyebando ring road , Ssentema n’endala.

The Government of Uganda has recently intensified efforts to strengthen the role of its missions abroad, aiming to promote and safeguard the country’s interests in pursuit of inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth. In the FY 2024/25, the government allocated 55 billion shillings to embassies and missions, supporting efforts to position Uganda as a top tourism […]

Dr. Tamouth Moustafa, the Syrian consul to Uganda, has said he expects the current regime to bring democracy and term limits for the next president of Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad on December 7, 2024. Dr. Moustafa, who has been in Uganda for 15 years, stated that the 54-year-old Assad regime had stripped […]

Police have issued a warning regarding incomplete buildings, stating that these structures serve as hideouts for criminals. This follows the arrest of five suspects allegedly behind the rampant burglary and theft of electronics in Kinawataka Zone, Nakawa Division, Kampala City. The suspects were arrested on Saturday during a joint operation conducted by the police, UPDF, […]

In West Nile, education completion rates are alarmingly low, especially among girls, with dropout rates in some districts exceeding 80 percent. Contributing factors include poverty, early marriages, and a lack of access to education. To address this issue, the Ministry of Education and Sports, alongside partners like Palm Corps, is working to help young mothers […]

Religious leaders have raised concerns over escalating tensions and early signs of political violence as Uganda braces for the 2026 General Elections. The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda has committed to engaging with key stakeholders such as the Electoral Commission, judiciary, and security agencies in a bid to steer the country away from the turmoil of […]

The Forum for Democratic Change has disagreed with the proposal put forward by Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mathias Mpuuga and his Democratic Alliance to hold negotiations with the FDC party and the NRM government. Raymond Tamale has more on this story.

Mathias Mpuuga, the leader of the Democratic Alliance, has written to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership seeking an opportunity to discuss Uganda’s transition plan. Mpuuga has emphasized that the National Resistance Movement’s views cannot be overlooked in the talks, given its more than 30 years in power.

A 2019 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report indicated that at least 60 percent of deaths in the last 20 years caused by extreme climate events corresponded to women, while women and children are 14 times more likely to die from a disaster than men. The latest landslide in Bulambuli district has deprived several women, […]

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja is warning Bugisu leaders of dire consequences including arrest, once it is proved that they are opposed to the relocation of people from vulnerable areas of the Elgon. The warning came in a meeting called by the State Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Lilian Aber, as she met local leaders […]

Legal experts have castigated President Museveni as wrong; in his attempt to influence the pending judgment of the Supreme Court on the nullified legality of the Court Martial in trying civilians. Museveni put up a strong defence for the military courts in a statement last evening, applauding the courts for the stability of the country […]

The process of relocating people from the landslide-prone areas in Bulambuli is set to begin soon. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja says the government is committed to ensuring that people who live in dangerous escarpments in the Mt. Elgon region are relocated to save their lives. Recently, a landslide in Bulambuli District claimed 37 lives. The […]

Multitudes of mourners, including family, friends, and dignitaries, gathered today at a requiem service held at St. Luke Church of Uganda, Ntinda, to honor the legacy of former Amuria MP and presidential press secretary, Francis Onapito, who succumbed to lung cancer on September 27. He was eulogized as an epitome of humility and intellectual prowess, […]

Youth and Children Affairs Minister Balaam Barugahara stated that all the National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who were pardoned by the President last week pushed for their freedom without coercion. Nineteen NUP supporters were released last Friday after spending nearly four years in jail, refuting claims that they were forced by the government to plead […]

A group of 28 tour agents from various Asian countries has arrived in Uganda to discover the country’s hidden gems and promote it as a travel destination to a global audience. The agents, representing major tour companies from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and other nations, are expected to tour various potential tourist sites and explore […]

After two attempts, amateur golfer Joseph Kasozi finally won the 26th edition of the Kinyara Golf Open that concluded at the par-71 Kinyara Golf Course in Masindi on Saturday. Playing off handicap-3, Kasozi, a member of the Uganda national team scored a total of 216 gross in 54 holes played over three rounds. He was […]

Health workers in Amuria District Local Government have expressed frustration with the state of work and infrastructure in their health units. They report that low staffing levels force them to work longer hours. Additionally, the lack of sufficient working space hampers their efforts, as the current structures are dilapidated and inadequate for the overwhelming number […]

The Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja, has called on local governments across East Africa to prioritize service delivery and wealth creation if they are to remain relevant. On the other hand, Uganda’s Local Government Minister, Rafael Magyezi, called for total devolution to empower local governments. Local government ministers and associations are meeting in Kampala this week […]

A symposium discussing the recently gazetted competition law heard that the application of the law could encounter bottlenecks due to some interpretations, including uncertainty over which agencies will play which roles and the low awareness of policymakers about the competition law. The engagement was held in Kampala and brought together judges, heads of government agencies, […]

Although the  Parish Development Model and Emyooga programs intended to fight poverty are improving the livelihood of many people, their uptake is still hampered by low repayment of loans.  According to the Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua, an assessment in  Alebtong District indicates that there are several success stories and a lot of failed projects.

Members of parliament, health workers, cultural leaders, and community health teams have come out to fight malaria to ensure that the disease is drastically reduced. Prof. Peter Waiswa says the region is experiencing maternal and child mortality as well as increased cases of premature and stillbirths due to the high malaria prevalence. Over 150 billion […]

Thirty-six FDC activists out on bail and facing terrorism charges have vowed to continue advocating for national leadership change despite what they describe as “intimidation” by the government. The call came during their first appearance since their July arrest in Kisumu, Kenya, at the FDC Katonga faction office in Kampala. While in Kenya, the government […]

Uganda has finished at the top of the table in the Cricket World Cup Challenge League B after defeating Bahrain by 166 runs at Entebbe Cricket Oval in the final game of their first-round campaign, which ended on Saturday. The hosts concluded the tournament with 4 wins in 5 games. In Lugogo, Italy defeated Singapore […]

Uganda’s National Basketball League champions, City Oilers, are set to depart for Rwanda this weekend for the 2025 Basketball Africa League qualifiers, which tip off next Monday. With eyes set on securing their third appearance at the continental showpiece, American-born point guard Petty Parrish, who guided the City Oilers to their tenth National Basketball League […]

The Cricket Cranes defeated Italy by 24 at the Entebbe Cricket Oval , to remain unbeaten in the first round of the the Cricket Challenge League B.Hosts Uganda won the toss and opted to bat first managing 254 runs in 50 overs, for the loss of 9 wickets. In the second Innings, Italy managed 230 […]

Consumers and suppliers of online services in Uganda now have a one-stop center through which they can report issues such as overpricing, hidden fees, or tech solutions and services that do not meet standards to the information technology regulator, NITA-U. The portal, launched in the presence of the State Minister for Information Technology and Communication, […]

The government has once again announced new oil prospects in two regions of the country. State Minister for Energy Okasai Opolot says preliminary exploration studies are being conducted in the Moroto-Kadam and Hoima basins, and he has also invited interested investors to participate. Uganda’s known commercial quantities of crude oil are located in the Albertine […]

The current Government AI Index report by Oxford Insights ranked Uganda 132 out of 193 countries worldwide. The index is based on three pillars: government, technology and data, and infrastructure. While this may not be a positive statistic, local AI experts and hubs, in partnership with the government, have trained a total of 2,567 individuals […]

Following Wednesday’s choatic parliamentary sitting, Kilak North MP Anthony Akol has come out to explain the incident that saw him raining blows on Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake, before demanding an apology from injured legislator. The two legislators had an altercation that saw the former descend several blows on his colleague as the house convened […]

Meanwhile in a new turn of events, Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake has been discharged from St Francis Hospital in Nsambya, after he was battered while in parliament on Wednesday. Our reporters have been speaking to him on what transpired after he got into an altercation with Kilak North MP, Anthony Akol.

Kampala Capital City Authority has suspended its budgeting process due to a failure by government to fund the authorities priorities. Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago says the authority also wants 75% of the money collected or accumulated from property rate, to be spent on service delivery, while City Divisions also want to be in-charge of […]

A planned protest by Makerere University students, upset delays in the disbursement of their allowances worth around 760,000 shillings each per semester, has ended with at least three of them under detention at Wandegeya police station. As Baker Ssenyonga Mulinde reports, the students, said to be studying on government scholarships, say they are living under […]

Omubaka wa Kilak North, Anthony Akol avuddemu omwasi ku by’okukuba mubaka munne owa Munisipaali ye mityana Francis Zaake. 

Akol agamba nti si yeyali mu nsobi era ng’ayagala Zaake amwetondere olw’ebyaliwo.

Wetwogerera nga bannamateeka ba Zaake bamaze okuwandiikira Omubaka Akol nga nga bamulaalika nga bwe bagenda okumukuba mu mbuga z’amateeka. Olwaleero Omubaka Zaake Lwasiibuddwa okuva mu ddwaliro […]

Loodi Meeya wa Kampala Erias Lukwago ayise bunnambiro bona abavunanyizibwa kunzirukanya y’ekibuga Kampala, mulukiiko olwawamu ku lunnaku lwa Balaza Wiiki egya, basale entotto, Ku mbalirira ya Kampala ey’omwaka gw’ebyensimbi ogugya 2024/2025, eri mukuteekebwateekebwa gyagamba nti terina kuyisibwa nga bweri.

 Ebimu kwebyo Lukwago byayagala bitunulwemu kwekuba ng’ebintu ebyenkizo gamba nga Kasasiro tebissiddwako ssira mu mbalirira eno […]

Abakulembeze mu gombolola y’e Kawempe batiisizatiisiza nga bwebagenda okunga abantu okulekera wo okusasula omusolo gw’amayumba.

Bano bemulugunya olw’engereka n’enkunganya y’omusolo guno gye bagamba nti siyabuntu era ng’enyigiriza abasuubuzi 
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Bano bawandiikidde Loodi meeya wa Kampala ebbaluwa ku nsonga eno gye bagamba nti yeetaaga okugonjoolwa amangu 


Poliisi eriko abayizi beekutte ku Yunivaasite e Makerere ng’ebalanga kukungaana mu ngeri emenya amateeka 

.Abayizi bano bebo abasasulirwa gavumenti ababadde beekalakaasa olw’a Yunivaasite eno okulwawo okubawa ensako yaabwe .

Ku lwokusatu lwa wiiki eno abatwala ettendekera lino bategeeza ng’esako yabayizi bano bwegenda okusasulwa oluvannyuma lw’onnyongereza ku mbalirira yaabwe okuyitamu 
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Waliwo essuubi nti wegunaatuukira omwana ogujja mu mwezi ogw’omwenda ekisaawe kyennyoni ekye Hoima ki Kabalega International Airport kijja kuba kiggulwawo.

Okusinziira ku Minista Omubeezi ow’ebyentambula Fred Byamukama, omulimu gw’okukola ekisaawe kino gubulako ebitundu bitaano byokka guggwe.

Olunaku lw’eggulo Byamukama yalambudde ku mulimu gw’okuzimba ekisaawe kino.

Olunaku olwaleero akulira ekibiina ki National Unity Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu asiibye mu disitulikiti ye Abim mu bendobendo lye Karamoja ng’akungira ekibiina kye obuwagizi 

.Ono kyasimbyeko essira kwekujjukiza abeeno obuvunanyizibwa bwabwe okulwanirira omugabo gaabwe ku by’obugagga eby’omuttaka ebisimibwa mu kitundu kyabwe naddala Zaabu 
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The Electoral Commission launched a move to educate and involve persons with disabilities, on their rights to participate in the electoral process, as a way of promoting civic education on elections. The Commission argues that the PWD population are missing out on opportunities to to make electoral choices of their own. All this comes on […]

The Consul General of Uganda to Mombasa, Ambassador Paul Mukumbya, says the upcoming 3rd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition, and Farm Trips will be headlined by a major golf tournament in partnership with the Uganda Golf Union. He adds that Uganda will host over 70 eminent Kenyan tour operators, who will thereafter join their Ugandan […]

Trade between Uganda and Italy is currently in favor of Uganda, with Rome having registered a negative trade balance of 18 million euros as of June 2024. The European country exported only 8.13 million euros and imported 26 million euros. On its part, Uganda is enjoying a significant increase in export receipts from coffee exports, […]

Relatedly, financial institutions seem to be keeping pace with the rate of innovations in the green space, and billions are being channeled into asset financing for EV solutions. The latest story is the Boda-Boda EV market, and Absa Bank has today announced a UGX 19 billion loan facility in a partnership that will enable first-time […]

Waliwo omuyizi wa myaka 18 atalina magulu gombi wabula nga yefunyiridde okukuguka mu by’obulimi n’obuluunzi. Edward Musisi Mboowa tumusanze ku tendekero ly’ebyobulimi mu district y’e Luwero eyo era agamba nti ekirooto kye kufuuka omu ku balimi abagundiivu songa ayagala n’okusomesa abalala ku nimba ey’omulembe.

Ssaabawandiisi w’ekibiina ekigatta abasomesa ki Uganda National Teachers Union oba UNATU, Filbert Baguma ayagala gavumenti okusoma kwa Pulayimale ne Siniya ekufuula kwabuwaze okusobola okumalawo embeera y’abayizi okuwanduka mu masomero 
Baguma abadde ayanukula ebibuuzo ku ky’omuwende gw’abayizi abalenzi abawanduka ogweyongedde.

Ono era asabye gavumenti eyongere ku nsimbi zeeteeka mu masomero ssaako okukyusa engeri y’okugezesa abayizi, okulaba nga […]

The NSSF announced an interest rate of 11.5%, surprising some savers who expected returns of at least 12% to 13.5%. They cited that the provident fund’s returns from investments in MTN, Airtel, and others generated billions from interest, dividends, and income from real estate. Another argument is that the economic fundamentals during the period leading […]

Waliwo Famile yabaazirwanako e Kamuli esabye pulezidenti Museveni atuukirize obweyamo bwe yakola gye bali mu biseera by’olutalo olwaleeta gavumenti eriko mu buyinza.

 Famile eno ya Mugenzi Patrick Kigongwe era nga Namwandu Nabirye Kigongwe alumiriza nti bba nti aliko engeri gye yayamba ku Museveni mu biseera by’olutalo omuli n’okumukweka, kyokka oluvannyuma lw’olutalo nebeerabirwa.

Abamu ku bakulira abaazirwanako […]

Abasawo abali mukugezesebwa oba ba Medical Interns bategeezezza nga bwebagenda okwekalakaasa okuva nga 1 omwezi ogwokubiri singa ensonga zaabwe tezikolebwako.Bano bagamba nti baagala ekiragiro kya pulezidenti eky’okubawa ekitundu ky’omusaala ogusasulwa abasawo abaakakasibwa ku mirimu kiteekebwe mu nkola.Minisitule y’eby’obulamu bano ebaanukudde.

Abasirikale ba poliisi bana kuva ku poliisi y’e Kabalagala abaagombeddwamu obwala ku misango gy’okubba ddoola emitwalo esatu ($30,000) ku musuubuzi munnansi wa Kenya eyali asuze mu wooteeri ya Royal View e Buziga basimbiddwa mu kkooti ye Makindye ne basomerwa omusango gw’obubbi.Basomedddwa emisango 4 egy’obubbi gye beegaanye mu maaso g’omulamuzi Igga Adiru. Bano bakkiriziddwa okweyimirirwa ku […]

Enteekateeka zigenda mu maaso mu disitulikiti ye Kole Cecilia Ogwal gyagenda okuziikibwa ku lw’omukaaga luno. Ensisinkana okuva mu bali mu mitabo gy’okuziika zigenda mu maaso okulaba nga bataanya ebisigadde.

Dr. Ezra Muhumuza Rubanda, Executive Director of the Uganda Manufacturing Association gives challenges entrepreneurs face in this sector and explores what it takes to succeed.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation, job creation, and economic growth. However, many SMEs struggle to access the resources necessary for scaling. Embracing technology has been recognized as a game-changer for achieving growth, sustainability, and market access. To address these challenges, the Top 100 SMEs project aims […]

Insurance industry players have been urged to develop innovative products that cater to the specific needs of the population. Michael Niyitegeka, Executive Director at Refractory Limited, encouraged insurance CEOs to innovate with purpose, emphasizing the importance of addressing the factors that drive growth and shape the overall industry ecosystem

Omukama of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV last evening presided over the closing of the Tooro inter-clan golf competition, which is a major juniors event, which is now part of the empaango cultural celebrations. The event is a gateway for young golfers to nurture and develop young talent.

Bodybuilders in the Central region will compete in the Mr. and Mrs. Central Championship before qualifying for this year’s Mr. Uganda competition in December. Over thirty bodybuilders are expected to participate in the regional championship, set for next weekend at Mamerito Hotel in Bweyogerere.

The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association has declared the start of the bidding process for the national school’s games hosting rights for the next five years. Schools in the same region have also been advised to jointly bid and share the costs.

Micro-finance and deposit-taking institutions are leveraging non-traditional sources of data, such as mobile phone usage, utility payments, and commerce behavior, to assess the creditworthiness of individuals and small businesses who may lack a formal credit history, which is often the case in the micro-finance ecosystem. According to Giles Germany Aijukwe, the Chief Executive at Letshego, […]

Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama has presided over the launch of Uganda Airlines’ new route to the Nigerian capital, Abuja, which he says will bring economic benefits for both Uganda and Nigeria. Officials at the launch expressed optimism that opening such routes will speed up connectivity on the continent and the implementation of the […]

The Jinja City Queens Women’s Football team has beaten the King of Kings team from Fort Portal 2-0 to lift the third edition of the Tokyo International Company for Africa Development (TICAD) Cup at the Njeru Technical Center in Jinja. The event is intended to create cooperation between refugees and host communities. The Pagirinya refugee […]

We explore the challenges facing the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and what steps can be taken to address the pressing issues affecting the city's administration.

The Ministry of Health, through donor agencies, has launched the Busoga Regional Public Emergency Centre at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. The Minister of State for Health in Charge of General Duties, Hanifah Kawooya, presided over the event. The center is intended to improve health services in the Busoga region through multi-sectoral collaboration.

Uganda Cranes open their AFCON 2025 qualification campaign against South Africa on Friday at Orlando Stadium. FUFA and major partner MTN have now launched the kit that will be used during the qualification period. The Uganda Cranes will don these kits as they aim to return to the continental showpiece for the first time since […]

Ugandan long-distance athlete Rebecca Cheptegei passed away at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya, five days after being set on fire by her partner on Sunday. Doctors at the hospital say she succumbed to multiple organ failure. Let’s take you through her profile.

The Old Mutual Investment Group in Uganda expanded by 53%, reaching 1.678 trillion shillings in assets under management for the year ending 2023. Speaking to the press this morning at Serena International Conference Centre, Samuel Ssejaka, the chairman of Old Mutual, attributed the strong performance to the group’s investments in debt-based instruments and government bonds, […]

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) needs 200 acres of land to establish a landfill, as it seeks investors to help turn waste into useful products. This comes as KCCA struggles to manage the city’s waste following the decommissioning of the Kiteezi Landfill, which collapsed and resulted in over 35 deaths. KCCA officials revealed that […]

Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has raised concerns about certain laboratories issuing incorrect diagnoses for typhoid and brucellosis. She says these labs are misleading the public with inaccurate results, leading to unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions and increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. This resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve, making infections harder […]

Police have launched an investigation into the incident where Robert Kyagulanyi, the President of the National Unity Platform party, sustained a leg injury on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred amidst a clash between Kyagulanyi’s aides and police officers in Bulindo – Wakiso district, shortly after Kyagulanyi left an event at the home of NUP lawyer […]

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the Opposition Party National Unity Platform, has been discharged from St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, where he was admitted on Tuesday after sustaining an injury in Bulindo – Kira Municipality. The incident occurred during a confrontation between Kyagulanyi’s entourage and security officers as he was leaving a private function in […]

Bar Aviation emerged winners of the third edition of the aviation soccer gala tournament organized by the Professional Pilots’ Association in Namulanda. National carrier Uganda airline lost 2-0 after a highly contested match that saw the champions break through in the last minute.  Now civil aviation authority, says this is part of how pilots are […]

The Ministry of Health faces a dilemma with over 1,000 pre-medical intern doctors and more than 800 nurse interns still waiting for deployment to health facilities.

Researchers and health experts are calling for increased action to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on the health sector.

The FDC has split into two factions. On the Spot asks, can the FDC rise from the ashes and stage a comeback, or has it suffered a catastrophic implosion, never to return?

Many are questioning why the landfill was still being used despite reaching its maximum capacity. We revisit the disaster, discuss its aftermath, and explore potential ways forward.

The trading community has agreed to end industrial action in protest against the state over various tax grievances with the Uganda Revenue Authority, among others. Tonight on TALK OF THE NATION, we ask John Walugembe, Executive Director of the Federation of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, whether the challenges faced by the trading community can […]

Losing a tooth, whether due to trauma, cavities, or extractions, can be a daunting experience, leaving individuals with an unwanted gap in their smile. However, according to dental experts, living with this gap should no longer be the norm. In a world where science has evolved to remarkable heights, dental restoration offers a solution. This […]

Poor health service delivery in the Busoga region has been blamed on a shortage of health workers and absenteeism in public health centers. Dr. Warren Namara, the director of the State House Health Monitoring Unit, emphasizes the urgent need to recruit more staff and equip health centers to improve the situation. Namara’s team has been […]

The heart is a strong muscle that pushes millions of gallons of blood to every part of the body. Walter Mwesigye explores the ways through which you can keep your heart healthy.

Progress towards universal health coverage requires strong health systems and health workers who are educated and empowered to provide the health services that meet population health needs. However, this continuous process does not come easy for any government worldwide. The outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic in late 2019 amplified the problem, rapidly more than ever, […]

The Ministry of Health intends to demote Health Center IV hospitals to Health Center III status because they have failed to provide minor health services to members of the public. According to Dr. Diana Atwine, the permanent secretary of the ministry, Kamukira Health Centre IV in Kabale district is one of the health centers that […]

On Panorama tonight, In part one of this story, Chris Kayonga pores over the details of projects under the second phase of the Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Development Project (KIIDP) funded by the World Bank, to expose the opaque conduct at City Hall during the award of lucrative road tenders to Chinese firms engaged in […]

Left to fend for themselves. There is no indication that the lake waters are receding anytime soon, after-all the last time it happened about 50 years ago, legend has it that it took almost a decade for the lake to subside. Many of those affected feel abandoned and others disillusioned as our Panorama team found […]

The health workers want the government to provide lighting and training for community health workers to save lives and provide better healthcare on a 24-hour basis.

#NTVTheBeat got insights from Star Cent DJ about the exciting gains in the industry.

Eddy Kenzo shares his thoughts on the role of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, associations, SACCOs, and copyright in shaping Uganda's music industry.

Payment of VAT through EFRIS has become a bone of contention between URA and traders in Kampala. On the Link, we talked to a tax manager at Deloitte, on how EFRIS works and the common problem areas users might encounter.

African leaders have expressed concern about the growing number of crises on the continent at a two-day summit that opened in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The meeting opened as the continent wrestles with coups, conflicts, political crises, and regional tensions. African Union Commission head Moussa Faki Mahamat voiced alarm at the violence gripping many […]

The development stage of the oil and gas sector is well underway and some Ugandan companies have been contracted. There is more however in the pipeline and up for grabs.

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South Africa has deployed the military to tackle riots that have broken out over the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma. This after Shops were looted and buildings set on fire on Monday, as Zuma challenged his sentence at a hearing in the top court. Zuma was convicted of contempt of court after failing to […]

Uganda is just one of Several African countries that has rolled out a Covid-19 vaccination programme. This is part of Africa-wide plans to inoculate a fifth of its one billion people against the coronavirus this year. However, in some countries the vaccination exercise has been beset by challenges. Countries like Senegal and Malawi, struggle to […]

Rwanda’s Ministry of Health has begun vaccinating high-risk groups, notably front-line health-care staff, with WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines acquired through international partnerships in limited quantities.

Starting next week, the government will begin registering coffee farmers as part of efforts to comply with the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, which includes deforestation-free regulations. This registration is aimed at ensuring that Ugandan coffee farmers are traceable and can maintain access to the EU market. The EU is one of Uganda’s largest export […]