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Israel pounds Lebanon, pressuring Hezbollah after killing its leader

Israel pounds Lebanon, pressuring Hezbollah after killing its leader

 Israel said it bombed Houthi targets in Yemen on Sunday, expanding its confrontation with Iran's allies in the region after killing the Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on Friday in an escalating conflict in Lebanon. The airstrikes on Yemen's port of Hodeidah were in response t

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Kiruhura introduces cow dung fees in major revenue hunt

Kiruhura introduces cow dung fees in major revenue hunt

Kiruhura District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Charles Nsubuga Kiberu has instructed all sub-county chiefs and town clerks to start collecting a cow dung loading fee “to boost local revenue collections.” In a September 23, 2024, circular, Nsubuga instructed the leaders to start

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Authorities decry understaffing in Wakiso hospitals

Authorities decry understaffing in Wakiso hospitals

Authorities in Wakiso have decried understaffing and inadequate medical equipment in public health facilities in the district. The concern was raised on September 27 by Dr Mathias Lugoloobi, the officer in charge of Wakiso Health Centre IV, during commemoration of the 2024 World Patient

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Teso Mourns Onapito Ekomoloit

Teso Mourns Onapito Ekomoloit

Former Presidential Press Secretary, Francis Onapito Ekomoloit, is dead.He was 56.Onapito passed away at Kampala Hospital on Friday morning.

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PROFILE: Tribute to Onapito Ekomolot: Ugandan Journalist, Politician & Former NBL Legal Chief

PROFILE: Tribute to Onapito Ekomolot: Ugandan Journalist, Politician & Former NBL Legal Chief

Renowned Ugandan journalist, politician, and corporate executive Onapito Ekomolot, affectionately known as Ona, left an indelible mark on his country’s media, politics, and business landscape. Born in rural Amuria district, Teso, northeast Uganda, Ona’s life

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KCCA must find antidote for Kitara

KCCA must find antidote for Kitara

The battle lines have been drawn in the sand, and there is no turning back now as desperate KCCA and Kitara gear up for an epic clash on Friday at Lugogo.  With both sides faltering in their previous outings, the mind games are already swirling ahead of what promises to be a fierce con

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Stars linked to P Diddy – Justin Bieber, JLo, Jay-Z, Usher and Khloe Kardashian

Stars linked to P Diddy – Justin Bieber, JLo, Jay-Z, Usher and Khloe Kardashian

Hip-hop mogul P Diddy is known for his lavish White parties and massive birthday bashes and has rubbed shoulders with a lot of famous A-list stars over the years

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From childhood friends to lifelong partners

From childhood friends to lifelong partners

“The first time I set my eyes on him, he was playing the drums at church. He had the most charming and calm smile I have ever seen. His zeal to serve the Lord and Christ-like character kept drawing me to him,” reveals Hope Lilian Nelomi, on what she says was love at first sight for Ephra

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KCCA labourers dance to the tune of Kisaka’s exit

KCCA labourers dance to the tune of Kisaka’s exit

Casual workers at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have welcomed the sacking of three top officials, accusing them of being behind their salary delays. KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy, David Luyimbazi, and the Director of Public Health and Environment, Dr Daniel O

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Hundreds Mourn NUP’s Jolly Mugisha in Mbarara

Hundreds Mourn NUP’s Jolly Mugisha in Mbarara

Hundreds of mourners gathered at All Saints Church in Mbarara to bid farewell to Jolly Mugisha, the National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for the western region. Mugisha passed away on Monday after spending four weeks in a coma at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. She was 63 years old.

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