Government, Farmers partner to boost Uganda’s Avocado Industry
Government officials, farmers, exporters and processors have agreed to work together to tackle challenges holding back Uganda's avocado industry as the country seeks a larger share of the fast-growing...
Gov’t secures Shs 650Bn to transform Arua Airport to international-standard facility
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved €155.99 million (about Shs650 billion) to upgrade Arua Airport into an international-standard facility, a move expected to boost trade, tourism and transport...
Paddy Kisembo declared Winner of Kikuube District Local Council V (LCV) Chairperson by-election
Paddy Kisembo of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has been declared the winner of the Kikuube District Local Council V (LCV) Chairperson by-election held on Thursday.
According to the official...
Over 8,600 Kyambogo students affected by sexual violence
A study by a Makerere University researcher has raised concern over the high prevalence of sexual violence among students in Ugandan universities, with Kyambogo University identified as one of...
Uganda Media Fraternity Mourns Death of Parliament Reporter Joseph Sseruwoza
Journalists, political leaders and media personalities across Uganda are mourning the death of Joseph Sseruwoza, a Parliament reporter and political talk show host at BBS Terefayina.
Sseruwoza was known within...
World Sickle Cell Day: Gov’t urges Ugandans to know their sickle cell status before marriage
The Ministry of Health has renewed its appeal for stronger national efforts to combat sickle cell disease, warning that thousands of Ugandan children continue to lose their lives to...