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Makerere Lecturer Gets NDA Approval for His Ulcer Drug

Makerere Lecturer Gets NDA Approval for His Ulcer Drug

A Makerere University pharmacy lecturer has done something Uganda’s pharmaceutical sector has been waiting for someone to do for a long time — taken traditional plant knowledge, put it through rigorous science, and come out the other side with a product the National Drug Authority has formall

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World’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren

World’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren

Arua, Uganda: A revered matriarch from Arua District has been laid to rest amid claims of extraordinary longevity, with family and community members celebrating a life they say spanned 139 years and touched generations across West Nile.Mama Luiza Omene Nafura Aya, a respected Traditional B

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Gulu District Prioritises Education in 2026/27 Budget Estimates

Gulu District Prioritises Education in 2026/27 Budget Estimates

Gulu District Local Government has allocated the largest share of its 2026/27 draft budget to the education and sports sector, indicating a strong focus on human capital development.The district council approved the draft budget during its 6th session of the 11th council on Thursday, setti

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I’m not dying – Frank Tumwebaze opens up on drastic weight loss

I’m not dying – Frank Tumwebaze opens up on drastic weight loss

Images circulating online from Kyakwanzi showed him looking to have lost a considerable amount of weight prompting concern among supporters, while others mocked his appearance. Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, has dismissed speculation about his health after recent phot

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Kyambogo University Opens Applications For 2026/2027 Academic Year

Kyambogo University Opens Applications For 2026/2027 Academic Year

Kyambogo University has officially opened online applications for the 2026/2027 Academic Year under the A-Level and Direct Entry Scheme for private sponsorship. If you are a recent A-Level leaver, diploma holder, or degree graduate looking to join one of Uganda’s largest public universities, he

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Casemiro's Man United swansong leaves club with major headache

Casemiro's Man United swansong leaves club with major headache

Fans were still singing along to toast the success of Casemiro as they filtered out of Old Trafford on Sunday night, many eager to see the Brazilian make a u-turn to stick around these parts for a while longer.'One more year, one more year, Casemiro,' sang the Stretford End, both after he

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Kidney Failure Symptoms In Legs and Feet: 5 Warning Signs Your Kidneys Are Completely Damaged

Kidney Failure Symptoms In Legs and Feet: 5 Warning Signs Your Kidneys Are Completely Damaged

Kidney Failure Symptoms: Your kidneys play a vital role in removing waste and excess fluid from the body. When they begin to fail, problems don't just show up in blood tests they actually start to appear in the legs and feet regions of the body as well. Yes, you read that right! When the kidneys

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Ed Sheeran shares how fatherhood helped him lose 14 kg and transform his health: ‘I wanted to be a responsible dad’

Ed Sheeran shares how fatherhood helped him lose 14 kg and transform his health: ‘I wanted to be a responsible dad’

Ed Sheeran's fitness journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by fatherhood and his wife Cherry, he adopted healthier habits, losing over 14kg.Ed Sheeran has revealed that he has lost more than 14 kilos over the past five years, as well as the reason behind his weight loss. The

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5 Foods You Should Eat Less of After 50, According to Dietitians

5 Foods You Should Eat Less of After 50, According to Dietitians

Cutting back on these everyday foods can help you feel stronger, sharper and healthier in your 50s.Key PointsTurning 50 is a great time to start making healthier food choices to support aging.Though no food is completely off-limits, keep fried, sugary, salty and refined foods

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7 Powerful Health Benefits Of Walking 10,000 Steps A Day For Your Body And Mind.

7 Powerful Health Benefits Of Walking 10,000 Steps A Day For Your Body And Mind.

Walking is one of the simplest and most natural forms of exercise. No gym membership or equipment is required, and it is available almost anywhere. Most health experts suggest taking 10,000 steps per day as a goal to ensure overall health. However, how exactly do you really feel about what goes o

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