As the third term of the 2024 academic year began yesterday, many schools in Oyam district continued to face low student attendance, particularly in rural areas. This is primarily due to the poor state of roads in the region, which are impassable for many pupils. The Ankole Times reporter vis
Since time immemorial, during dry seasons, farmers in Lamwo District have burnt grass in their gardens to stimulate the growth of fresh green grass for their livestock and to enhance soil fertility. Smallholder farmers believe dry grass is not nutritious to their animals, and in a desper
There was outrage on social media after Multichoice Uganda subscribers learnt that the service provider had hiked its premium contentâs pricing for DStv and GOtv once again as it struggles to balance its costs with the fast-shrinking market. The price increments average 3
In the heart of Kibuku District, eastern Uganda, lies a remarkable story: Mzee Mukama Kasigaire, who is believed to be 132 years old. Despite his advanced age, Mr Kasigaireâs mind remains
As rains continue to fall in many parts of the country, farmers need to figure out what to grow. Among the guidelines farmers will use to determine what to produce are crop rotation programmes, prevailing crops, previous crop pests and disease, market demand, co
Last week, Seeds of Gold received several calls from beginner farmers enquiring about the agronomy of Robusta coffee. The mad rush for coffee farming by Ugandans has hit record highs following the recent surge in prices of the crop at the world market.
Tracy Katusiime, 22, a teacher from Wakiso District was born with sickle cell disorder. She says she takes at least two different types of medicines every day to manage the condition.“My parents got to know my s
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Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to three anti-corruption protestors who staged a nude protest at Parliament earlier this month.The trio was on Thursday granted a noncash bond of Shs1 milli
What factors affect car braking distance?VictoriaHello Victoria, braking distance is how far a vehicle travels from when its driver applies the brakes to the po
The population of Kampala is projected to grow by at least 57.8 percent in the next 10 years, signalling increased pressure on a city already facing challenges of overcrowding, informal settlements, high unemployment, poor public services, stretched utility serv
