The death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was doused in petrol and set ablaze by her former boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, has renewed questions on governmentâs implementation of the Domestic Violence Act. The 33-year-old was last week buried in Bukwo District, days after Ma
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Civil society organisations under the Uganda Tobacco Taxation Coalition have proposed that government should increase tax on tobacco and related products to 80 percent.The proposal, if implemented, will mean that
The Church of Uganda has announced a strict measure to protect the sanctity of its clergy’s attire. By officially registering and trademarking bishops’ vestments, the church aims to curb their misuse by the public especially comedians and creatives.Th
Micheal Kananura, the PRO Traffic PoliceThe week of June 9–15, 2024, saw a tragic rise in traffic incidents across the country, resulting in 83 deaths and 311 injuries, according to the latest report from the traffic police.Michael Kananura, the
Groundnut also known as Peanut or Pignut is a delicious and healthy nut, which has turned out to be a fad among health enthusiasts for its amazing health benefits and high protein content, and its versatile taste has been an inseparable part of several culinary
President Samia Suluhu Hassan will visit China in September for the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (Focac), where she is expected to sign new loan deals as Tanzania begins to implement a freshly revised foreign policy.According to the Ministry of Fore
When Kampala City was governed by the Kampala City Council twenty-two years ago, it was far from secure. There were pickpockets everywhere, and criminal groups had taken over areas, much like American mobsters owned streets.Even for commuters, there was a
Scrapping the graduate visa route for international students would have a limited effect on reducing net migration, a Government adviser has suggested.Recent immigration policy changes – such as the ban on many overseas students bringing dependants and the increase in the sala
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has nabbed a female traveller from Dubai with 40 smartphones strapped around her hips and bosom. The unnamed woman had reportedly concealed the phones beneath several layers of clothing.Following intelligence reports and informers in Dubai that passengers hav
The vibrant nightlife of Kampala, undoubtedly East Africa’s party hub, is undergoing a seismic shift as a wav
