Police Arrest Suspected Serial Robbery Operative in Kira Crackdown
Security operatives in Kira Division have arrested a man suspected of being behind a series of robberies that have recently unsettled residents and traders in the area.
The suspect was...
Sudhir Gives Shs50 Million to Ngamba Sanctuary, Chimpanzee Named in Memory of Rajiv
Businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has donated Shs50 million to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, continuing his family’s support for wildlife conservation in Uganda.
The donation was announced during a visit...
Tayebwa launches first edition of Olympic Tooke Run
Uganda will aggressively leverage high-profile sporting events to market its domestic agro-processed innovations and accelerate rural household wealth creation.
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, championed the...
30 Dead in Congo Displacement Camp as Suspected Ebola Outbreak Looms
At least 30 people have died since the start of May in a single camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo.
Camp officials stated that this death rate was unprecedented...
Juliana Kanyomozi on why she would love to share stage with Iryn Namubiru
Juliana Kanyomozi has named Iryn Namubiru as the one Ugandan female artist she would be willing to share the stage with if she ever had to take part in...
Ministry of Health launches Injectable HIV Prevention Drug in Masaka
The Ministry of Health efforts to curb the spread of HIV have received a significant boost following the rollout of a new long-acting injectable drug designed to prevent HIV...
Kasese leaders blame government for poor infrastructure needed for investors
Leaders in Kasese District have criticised the slow pace of redeveloping Kilembe Mines, accusing the government of failing to put in place key infrastructure needed for the investor to...
Gloria Bugie Cements Her Place Among East Africa’s Music Stars
Gloria's Bugie is continuing to establish herself as one of East Africa’s notable Afrobeat and dancehall artists, with her music gaining attention across Uganda and the wider region.
Born as...
Hunger Crisis Hits Lira Schools as Pupils Skip Classes Over Lack of Meals
Schools in Lira and parts of northern Uganda are facing a growing attendance crisis as hundreds of pupils increasingly skip lessons due to hunger, raising concern among educators and...
UEDCL terminates contracts of seven senior Managers
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd) interim management has terminated the contracts of seven senior managers who had earlier been placed on forced leave,...
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...
