Uganda’s medical fraternity is in shock following the sudden and unexplained death of Dr. Spire Kiggundu, a celebrated gynaecologist and pioneer of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in the country.Dr. Kiggundu, who was serving as President of the Association of Laparoscopic
More than 15,000 pastoralist cattle keepers (Balaalo) operating in Northern Uganda have appealed to President Museveni to reconsider an eviction order they say is driven by tribalism, misinformation, and political motives.The order, issued last week, mandates the removal of all Ba
Officially known as water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis, the process involves rapidly decomposing a corpse in water and alkaline chemicals under high temperatures in a big steel vessel (pictured)
A fierce political storm has erupted between NRM’s top mobiliser Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo and controversial political analyst Frank Gashumba after the two
First Son and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared his unwavering support for embattled legislator Mathias Mpuuga, warning against any attempts to undermine him.Speaking during a public engagement, Muhoozi made
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has set the record straight regarding party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s term in office.According to Mufumbiro, Kyagulanyi is operating under the previous version of
When it comes to employment and business relationships, understanding the distinction between a Contract of Service and a Contract for Service is crucial.These terms, though seemingly similar, have significant implications on the nature of work, legal rig
More than 1,500 UPDF officers have successfully registered for national identification as the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) concluded a weeklong exercise at the 3rd Infantry Division headquarters in Karamoja.The exercise, which focused on renewals and new r
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Ramathan Ggoobi, who is also the Secretary to Treasury has said Uganda is on a mission to change its destiny, noting that in 15 years from now, naysayers will be proved wrong.“ We are people on a mission. Some people think we are still i
In response to mounting public frustration over persistent water outages, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) on Tuesday conducted a guided tour for local leaders from Kampala and Nansana Municipality, showcasing its major infrastructure projects.The delegation visited the K
