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Shockwaves in Uganda as Capt. Francis Babu Exposes Dark Truth Behind Foreign Sanctions

Shockwaves in Uganda as Capt. Francis Babu Exposes Dark Truth Behind Foreign Sanctions

Former Minister of State for Housing,Capt. Francis Babu has raised concerns over the potential fallout from sanctions imposed on Ugandan security officers by foreign countries. During a discussion held earlier today at NTV, Babu expressed his reservations about

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Ugandan crowned third at Miss Tourism Africa contest

Ugandan crowned third at Miss Tourism Africa contest

Alison Mary Akello was crowned second runner-up at the recently concluded Miss Tourism Africa contest held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 1. The top prize, Miss Tourism Africa 2023/24, went to Ndinelago 'Ndina' Emosho from Namibia, who walked away with £2,000 (appr

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Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness

Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness

At 10:22am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. The court clerk calls for the case file. Assistant DPP Samali Wakooli cites the legal representation for the prosecution and defence, both present. Wakooli: We have a new witness and we are ready to proceed. Judge: Ar

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Refugees, host communities fight over livestock

Refugees, host communities fight over livestock

In 60 days, Mr Peter Arape, the refugee welfare officer II for Agojo Refugee Settlement in Ciforo Sub-county, Adjumani District, mediated 14 conflicts between refugees and host communities. “The conflicts stem from cattle owned by refugees grazing on farmlands of the host communities n

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High staff exits undermining banking sector stability, says BoU

High staff exits undermining banking sector stability, says BoU

Bank of Uganda (BoU) has said high staff turnover in some supervised financial institutions remained a key challenge in the year ended June 2024. The details, which are contained in the Bank of Uganda 2024 Annual Report, indicate that high staff turnover, which has remained unique to som

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Michelle Obama shares brand new picture with her 'honey' Barack Obama for special occasion

Michelle Obama shares brand new picture with her 'honey' Barack Obama for special occasion

Michelle and Barack wed in 1992 and have two daughtersMichelle and 

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Reduction in milk production causes butter scarcity 

Reduction in milk production causes butter scarcity 

A reduction in milk volumes by about 3.5 million litres per day has impacted key dairy by-products, among them butter production, according to stakeholders in both the dairy and supermarket value chains. Several supermarkets and consumers across Kampala have reported a shortage in butter

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Refugee girls in Uganda face unique threats – Amongi

Refugee girls in Uganda face unique threats – Amongi

Uganda's Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has revealed that refugee girls face “unique threats”, including sexual violence exacerbated by the lack of access to education, healthcare, and protection. Speaking at the launch of Plan International's

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Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy

Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy

Kazo District is experiencing a transformative period as efforts to uplift its people from a subsistence economy to a money economy gain momentum. In her latest statement, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi highlighted key initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, with a special focus on coffee farming

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Govt upholds vehicle charges for Murchison Falls National Park transit

Govt upholds vehicle charges for Murchison Falls National Park transit

Uganda's State Minister for Wildlife and Antiquities, Mr Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, has reaffirmed that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) will continue charging vehicles transiting through Murchison Falls National Park. "The tarmacking of this road does not justify the change of its sta

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