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Sale of blood at health facilities leaves patients' pockets bleeding

Sale of blood at health facilities leaves patients' pockets bleeding

The theft of blood by a cartel of health workers at Nabiganda Health Centre IV in Butaleja District has placed hundreds of people meant to benefit at risk.An investigation carried out by Uganda Blood Transfusion S

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Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

An artist’s rendering of the Forbes International Tower.Photo: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectureForbes is set to construct a 50-storey hydrogen-powered building in Egypt, the first of its kind in Africa. This groundbreaking pr

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Uganda breaks ground on Ituka project, joining Africa’s solar revolution

Uganda breaks ground on Ituka project, joining Africa’s solar revolution

Power Technology · tukio via Shutterstock.Uganda has become the latest country to join Africa’s solar revolution as Dubai-based renewables developer AMEA Power begins construction of the country’s 24MWp (megawatt peak) solar project.The $19m I

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Prince Harry dropped F-bomb in emotional phone call that showed different side to him

Prince Harry dropped F-bomb in emotional phone call that showed different side to him

In Prince Harry's Netflix series, Heart of Invictus, the former working royal made a comment about his military uniform ban in an emotional yet sweary call to the UK Invictus teamIn the third episode of his documentary, Harry can be seen on a video call w

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Five unique traits of Baganda women that make them stand out

Five unique traits of Baganda women that make them stand out

The Baganda people, one of Uganda's largest ethnic groups, have a rich and vibrant culture. Among the most celebrated aspects of this culture are the traits and characteristics of Baganda women. Renowned for their elegance, hospitality, and strong cultural ident

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Who is Aya Nakamura and why did her Olympics show cause controversy?

Who is Aya Nakamura and why did her Olympics show cause controversy?

While Celine Dion and Lady Gaga were the A-listers music fans were waiting for at the Paris Olympic Games, French R&B singer Aya Nakamura was hailed an icon for her performance across the Channel.Aya Nakamura is a household name across the Channel and

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Do not ‘bazzukulise’ our concerns

Do not ‘bazzukulise’ our concerns

Caption for the landscape image:In recent years, President Museveni has frequently saluted the younger generation of Ugandans as ‘bazzukulu,’ a term meaning ‘grandchildren’ in Luganda. While initially embraced warmly, this rhetoric has come under scrutiny as corruption scandal

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Uganda in race to meet new EU coffee export rules

Uganda in race to meet new EU coffee export rules

Bags of Ugandan coffee stored at a bulking centre as they await shipping to overseas markets. Over 60% of the country’s coffee ends up in the EU market signifying its importance to Uganda. COURTESY150 days left to comply with new to

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Kampala’ s Sultan of prosperity opens door to another shopping mall

Kampala’ s Sultan of prosperity opens door to another shopping mall

Sentongo Haruna’s most recent property had taken the town by storm: a newly constructed $24 million penthouse in the heart of Ntinda, perched atop the Haruna Shopping Mall.This penthouse was unlike any other property ever constructed in Africa, a marvel

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Kamala Harris Gains Key Endorsement from Barack Obama

Kamala Harris Gains Key Endorsement from Barack Obama

Former US President Barack Obama announced his endorsement of Kamala Harris' presidential bid on Friday, marking a significant development in the 2024 election cycle.The endorsement was made public through a post on Obama's X handle, where he shared his and his

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