Vote counting was under way in Mozambique on Thursday after a peaceful national election that is widely expected to see the ruling Frelimo party extend its 49 years in power. Votes are counted first at each polling station and district results expected by Saturday could give an early ind
Indigenous minority groups in West Nile have petitioned the government over what they termed as inequality and unfavourable policies that discriminate them. They said they have been denied access to jobs, freedom of worship and associations due to historical stereotypes. Speaking a
One Soroti Regional Referral Hospital staff and two other community members have been arrested over allegedly stealing a gas cylinder. According to principal hospital administrator Benzy Omoya, locals Jonathan Emesu and Stephen Esiau were intercepted by the police while rolling a big oxy
Residents in Kayunga District have been urged to enjoy the country’s independence while working hard to achieve financial independence in their homes. Speaking during the Ntenjeru North independence celebrations at Kiwangula C/U Primary School in Busaana Sub-county finance state minist
You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Colonialism was no longer viable. But, I am not sure whether we have successfully utilised Independence to the advantage
Time check, 10:36am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. Court clerk calls for Henry Katanga murder file. Assistant Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Samali Wakooli: My lord, the assessors are all in the court, and the accused are also present in court with A1 (
Police in Bushenyi District are investigating circumstances under which a renowned local businessman was found dead in a hotel room. According to police, 54-year-old Bushenyi Town businessman Isaac Ruhigwa Atwiine died overnight Wednesday under unclear circumstances. The deceased was
The High Court in Kampala has nullified Ivan Wafula's victory as Makindye East II Lord Councillor, citing irregularities in the January 25, 2021 elections. Justice Musa Ssekaana ruled in favour of the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) Yasini Omari Assini, declaring him the winn
Soroti Regional Referral Hospital (SRRH) has successfully prevented 128 babies from contracting HIV/AIDS from their mothers living with the virus. This impressive achievement is attributed to comprehensive care throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. According to the 2023 re
The government has identified a Ghanaian investor to address the Kiteezi landfill crisis. The investor, Dr Joseph Sian Agyepong, was officially handed control of the 36-hectare landfill on October 8. This decision follows the tragic August 10 incident in Wakiso District, where a massive
