Why bars, nightclubs are closing their doors
The vibrant nightlife of Kampala, undoubtedly East Africa’s party hub, is undergoing a seismic shift as a wav
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State House investigates rot in deployment of medical interns
The State House Anti-corruption Unit is investigating allegations of bribery in the deployment of medical interns.Seven medical interns were scheduled for interrogation on Thursday in the continuing investigation into concerns of corruption and bribery within medical internship deployment
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BoU closes EFC Uganda Limited
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has placed EFC Uganda Limited, a microfinance deposit-taking institution, under liquidation, revoked its license, and ordered for the winding up of its affairs in the country.According to Michael Atingi-Ego, the deputy Bank of Uganda governor, the decision to close EFC
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Man Utd chartered $100,000 private jet to whisk Andre Onana to Africa Cup of Nations as mystery surrounds goalkeeper's Cameroon tournament opener omission
Manchester United splashed out on a private jet to fly Andre Onana to the Africa Cup of Nations, but the goalke
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Forgotten children of Acholi: Nodding Syndrome patients languish amidst clinic closure
A medical facility built to serve nodding syndrome patients in the Acholi sub-region sits idle for two years, a stark symbol of the struggles these families face. With over 2,000 patients in desperate need of care, Acholi leaders are urging the Ugandan Minist
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Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations
A report from Sole Hope Uganda, a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), indicates that Bugisu sub-region has now surpassed Busoga in terms of jigger infections. Jigger infections were previously a significant concern in the Busoga sub-region, with reports o
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Masaka Hospital Newborn Theft: Two Suspects Apprehended
Police in Masaka City have arrested two women for allegedly stealing a newborn baby from Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. The mother of the baby, Ms. Charity Mbabazi, reported that two women unknown to her befriended her in the maternity ward on January 12, 2024. One of the suspects, Aisha Nalu
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Agriculture Minister Urges Strict Adherence to Animal Health Protocols
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze called upon farmers and farm workers to conscientiously follow animal health and disease control protocols on their farms in a recent advisory and appeal shared on his social media account. Tumwebaze emphasized the critical importance of adhering to these guid
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Uganda Adds 14 Field Epidemiologists to Its Disease Surveillance Team
Uganda has added 14 new field epidemiologists to its ranks, bringing the total number of disease surveillance and detection experts in the country to 93. At the graduation ceremony, concerns were raised about the shortage of such experts in Africa, with some countries operating with only two or t
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Uganda Rugby Union Suspends Lekuru Amidst Team Controversy
Emily Lekuru, a prominent player in the Uganda Lady Cranes, finds herself suspended by the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) in a case entangled with conflicting claims and accusations. The controversy began when Lekuru, initially named in the 12-player traveling team for the World Rugby Challenger Series