Makerere University academic registrar says the rankings are not a true reflection of their performance. Makerere University has poked holes into the 2025 World University Rankings by the Times Higher Education, protesting the institution’s decline of its global standing. The unive
When the machines at the factory first started roaring over a decade ago, its senior management pledged to turn the venture into “an engine for development to support the livelihoods of vulnerable populations”. More than a decade since its inception in 2013, Atiak Sugar Factory con
A leading African music platform has announced that it is now prioritising hyperlocal markets to enhance the reach and impact of both its artistes and advertisers, focusing on tailored content in key regions across the continent. “This approach has led to specific content development i
Cocoa grows well on a wide range of soils but lose soils that allow movement of air and moisture, and root penetration is ideal. It must hold moisture in the soil during the dry season, as cocoa needs a regular supply of moisture for good growth. Cocoa can be grown in soils having a pH v
Over 130,000 residents who have been living in fear of eviction for more than 30 years after allegedly illegally occupying land belonging to Kyaka I refugee settlement in Kyaka South County, Kyegegwa District, feel relieved after President Museveni on Saturday rescinded his earlier decision
The Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) has relaunched its passenger train services on the Kampala-Namanve route, which had been previously halted due to safety concerns. As of October 9, the train will now extend its services beyond Namanve to Mukono, reducing tra
The government has terminated its agreement with Tibet-Hima Mining Company for the management and operation of Kilembe Mines, which is a major step forward for Uganda's mining industry.This judgment was taken in r
Green gram is a leguminous crop that is widely cultivated in Uganda and several Asian countries. Green gram is a source of protein, fibre, iron, and vitamin C and has many health benefits. Green gram can be consumed as whole grains, split pulses, sprouts, or flour. Green gram is also
Pawpaw, also known as papaya (Carica papaya) is a popular fruit in Uganda known for its abundant supply of vitamins, dietary fibre and minerals. It is mainly eaten fresh, and thus provides the much needed external enzymes such as papain and chymopapain that improve digestibility of food,
Before starting Crane Cargo, a transport and delivery company based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in 2019, Mr Anthony Balagadde accumulated eight years of experience as an operations manager in the US-side transportation and logistics industry. It helped a great deal that several peop
