The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), through its Health Services, has rolled out lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) drug for HIV prevention which is administered once every six months, in a move aimed at strengthening its HIV response efforts.Spea
At 25, Mary Ashley Ainomugisha is sure of herself, her body, and the life she wants to lead. A self-proclaimed feminist, she describes herself as an online activist for women’s rights and health. While society expects a young woman her age to be looking forward to the lifelong goals of m
Centenary Bank, the leading microfinance bank in the country and the Office of the Supreme Mufti (OSM) partnered to roll out the OSM Digital Payments Platform, a transformative initiative aimed at facilitating seamless financial transactions within Muslim communities through secure, convenient, a
The once-seemingly impenetrable fortress surrounding Speaker Anita Among is showing its first visible cracks. The first signs emerged months ago when Norbert Mao, the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, officially declared his intention to vie for the Speakership.Now, numerous
Two juveniles were killed on Easter Sunday in Kitagwenda District when a truck they were travelling in overturned while en route to a football match.The victims, aged seven and thirteen, had reportedly boarded a lorry, registration number UBJ 466T, along with other children who were headin
Socialite and reality TV star Prima Kardarshi has defended her choice of dating younger men, explaining that it heals her inner child.For the past few months, Prima Kardarshi, born Ndagire Prima, has been trending in the news ever since she unveiled her new man, Harith.During a TV i
The Mugaba of Ankole’s Palace, located in Mbarara City, Uganda, is set to officially open its doors to tourists , after undergoing refurbishment since 2018. The Ugandan government allocated Shs7.5 billion (£1.63 million) for the renovation, aiming to transform the palace into a significant tou
Deputy IGG Anna Muhairwe greets an old man after the Kireka market redevelopment-related meeting at Kira Municipal Council headquarters. Deputy IGG Ann Muhairwe arrives to tour the Kireka market. Having existed since the early 1970s, Kireka main market is one of Uganda’s oldest ye
Tired of fighting alone, as other elected leaders cowardize and go underground, Kampala Central Mayor Salim Uhuru has appealed to the NUP party leadership to whip their MPs, Lord Councilors and others elected in the Capital City into becoming public-spirited and beginning to become outspoken on t
Renowned female DJ, influencer, and media personality Lynda Ddane has officially confirmed that she is dating fellow DJ DJ Kasbaby, born David Kassami.For the past few years, Lynda, real name Lynda Uwamahoro Ddane, has been linked to several notable figures in the entertainment scene, incl
