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
Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abruptly stopped working — sparking concern and questions from road users.The Ministry of Works and Tran
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
A landmark research initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Uganda’s national climate policies and local realities has been launched in Adjumani District, with a special focus on the voices of refugee women and women in host communities.The project, titled "Localising National Gende
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fred Ahimbisibwe, who has served as the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for Bukedi South for over a year, has been transferred to the Aswa West policing region, with his new duty station in Gulu City.The move comes as part of a broader police reshuffle
Fighter jets from the United States, United Kingdom, and France have been scrambled across the Persian Gulf following coordinated Iranian missile strikes on American military installations in Qatar and Iraq.The escalation, confirmed by Tehran’s state broadcaster as “Operation Basharat
The chances for NUP Secretary General and chief diplomat David Lewis Rubongoya (who has striking physical resemblance with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio) to become Kampala Central MP increased over the weekend following his internal party rival Lord Councilo
For years, experts have sounded alarm bells over arsenic levels in brown rice.New research has found that brown rice has a higher concentration of
The Agri-Business Development Services Ecosystem Enhancement Project (ABEEP), a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector, has officially launched its national training programme for Ag-BDS providers.The launch has marked a key milestone in effo
Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has dismissed key economic claims made by President Museveni in the 2025/26 national budget speech. He accused the National Resistance Movement (NRM) of misrepresenting
