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Nakaseke care unit gives babies chance to survive

Nakaseke care unit gives babies chance to survive

The intense labour pains a mother endures during childbirth often transform into overwhelming joy the moment she holds her healthy newborn in her arms. However, for some mothers, this joy is cut short when healthcare providers recommend that the baby be placed in the Neonatal Intensive C

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Kony case: ICC lawyers want confirmation of charges done in Uganda

Kony case: ICC lawyers want confirmation of charges done in Uganda

The International Criminal Court (ICC) plans to hold a confirmation of charges hearing against fugitive warlord Joseph Kony in Uganda, an official from the court suggested on Friday. Ms Leonie van Braun, a senior trial lawyer in the office of the ICC prosecutor, said holding the hearing

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Speaker Among rallies states to fast-track EAC integration

Speaker Among rallies states to fast-track EAC integration

Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has issued a rallying cry to fellow leaders in East African Community (EAC) member states to fulfil their obligations to the bloc, stressing that unity is crucial for achieving the long-elusive goal of integration. Speaking at the 18th meeting

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Trump’s Day One: Deportations and scrapping Biden humanitarian programs

Trump’s Day One: Deportations and scrapping Biden humanitarian programs

Donald Trump is expected to take a slew of executive actions on his first day as president to ramp up immigration enforcement and roll back signature Biden legal entry programs, a sweeping effort that will be led by incoming "border czar" Tom Homan and other Republican immigration hardliners

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Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

Raid on Parliament again raises questions about Uganda’s democracy

A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate

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How filmmakers can boost local economy

How filmmakers can boost local economy

Film is a sensory medium that the viewer fully immerses themselves in. As they follow the characters who capture their imagination subliminally, they absorb other elements of Uganda’s culture, heritage, colours and food that a film director cleverly crafts within the story as subtext. 

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Shock as University Student Reportedly Dies of Hunger

Shock as University Student Reportedly Dies of Hunger

KAMPALA , Uganda – Hunger among Uganda’s university students has become an urgent crisis, revealing the severe financial challenges facing young people in higher education. Uganda’s universities are currently grappling with a widespread hunger issue among students, with reports indicati

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Producer of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ dies

Producer of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ dies

Quincy Jones, the man known simply as "Q," was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson. Jones died on Sunday at the age of 91, his publicist said. There was

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Does milk cure ulcers?

Does milk cure ulcers?

I drink milk every day to ease my ulcer pain, and it seems to relieve my stomach discomfort. Does milk actually help cure or prevent ulcers, as many Ugandans believe? Saul Dear Saul, Peptic ulcer disease refers to painful sores in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the sm

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Sudan cancels port deal with UAE in subtle protest at Abu Dhabi

Sudan cancels port deal with UAE in subtle protest at Abu Dhabi

Sudan has cancelled a port deal with the United Arab Emirates in an apparent protest at Abu Dhabi for its supposed support for the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary engaged in a deadly conflict with government forces. Finance Minister, Jibril Ibrahim said his country had cancelled a

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