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Justus Lyattu dedicated life to family and journalism

Justus Lyattu dedicated life to family and journalism

Douglas Ngobi could never have imagined that the joyous news of his first born's birth would one day end in the heartbreak of burying him.Forty-four years later, the retired educationist bid a final farewell to hi

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Lango cultural leaders split on fresh election

Lango cultural leaders split on fresh election

Lango cultural leaders are split on organising another election after a just concluded vote for the Lango Paramount Chief or Won Nyaci.Both the government and majority members of the Lango tribe are opposed to the

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 Third term headaches for students, parents

Third term headaches for students, parents

Schools open today for the third term that will see some students promoted to the next class or level or conclude their primary or secondary school journey.Dr Joyce Kaducu, the State Minister of Primary Education, said the 82-day term would run up to December 6. She said since there would

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Unveiling the Burden of Credit Card Debt: How One Mother Took Control of Her Finances

Unveiling the Burden of Credit Card Debt: How One Mother Took Control of Her Finances

In a world where financial realities can easily get buried under mounting credit card debt, one mother, Jenny Bauman, found herself deep in the trenches of debt accumulation. Living in a Bubble: Bauman, 45, enjoyed the comfort of a 3.75% mortgage while grappling

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Kyoga basin leaders call for oil benefits for fishing communities

Kyoga basin leaders call for oil benefits for fishing communities

Eighteen districts under the Lake Kyoga Integrated Management Organisation (LAKIMO) are urging the government to offer alternative livelihoods to fishing communities affected by ongoing oil exploration activties in the Lake Kyoga basin.Earlier this year, Mr Joshua Lukaye, Acting Assistant

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VisionFund Uganda opens Iganga branch for Busoga Sub-region

VisionFund Uganda opens Iganga branch for Busoga Sub-region

VisionFund Uganda has opened an office in Iganga District, Eastern Uganda, making it the first in Busoga Sub-region and bringing the total number of branches to 24 and seven field offices.Previously, VisionFund Uganda customers from Busoga travelled to either Tororo, Mbale and Soroti distr

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Tourism experts urge students to market Uganda

Tourism experts urge students to market Uganda

Tourism experts have encouraged university students to use their phones and social media platforms to promote Uganda's tourism potential.Speaking at the World Tourism Day 2024 Students Conference held at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) on September 13, Mr Herbert Byaruhanga, for

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More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

A recent study reveals a troubling rise in violence against nearly half of children and youth in Uganda's refugee settlements, with boys increasingly becoming victims. The study found that almost 50% of males and females aged 18-24 had experienced some form of violence before adulthood.“

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Store credit cards now carry a record interest rate as more Americans struggle to make payments

Store credit cards now carry a record interest rate as more Americans struggle to make payments

Retail credit card interest rates have reached an all-time record, according to new data from Bankrate.The average APR for retail credit cards is 30.45% this year, which is up from 28.93% a year ago, 26.72% two ye

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Museveni “Discovers” Election Rigging – After 38 Years in Power

Museveni “Discovers” Election Rigging – After 38 Years in Power

(Kampala) – President Yoweri Museveni, who has been playing monopoly as leader of Uganda for a jaw dropping 38 years, recently claimed he has uncovered the secrets of election rigging. And it is not the usual suspects that are being accused. Accordin

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