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
18-year-old Allan Ajoti has signed a professional contract with Major League Baseball franchise, the Los Angeles Dodgers in a groundbreaking development for Ugandan baseball. The signing marks a significant milestone for Ajoti, who will now commence his journey in professional baseball at the Dod
The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a consistent reduction in the number of adult tobacco users worldwide, signaling a positive trend. However, the WHO cautioned against complacency, highlighting the tobacco industry’s persistent efforts to reverse this decline.As of 2022, appro
Farmers in Ibanda are experiencing a boon in their earnings as coffee prices reach unprecedented highs over the past few months. Robusta coffee, in particular, is currently trading at a record high of sh9,200 per kilogram in Ibanda town, with beans fetching sh8,900 a kilo in Kashangura, Kagongo d
Members of the Budget Committee in Parliament are seeking detailed justification from the government regarding the proposed increase in the budget allocation for Uganda National Airlines in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year. The request follows concerns raised during a presentation by Hon. To
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has suggested that Somalia looks to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as a source of inspiration for the prosperity and strategic security of its citizens. During a meeting with Uganda’s Ambassador to Somalia, Prof. Sam Tulya-Muhika, at State House, Entebbe
No socializing? no problem. Affirmative Art, a project aimed at creating awareness and empowering dreams of young people got you covered through this lockdown and after. The Ugandan young-ins seem to be enjoying themselves on social media as they have been already equipped with knowledge
As we begin the new year with new resolutions, new beginnings and new outlooks, the number one video streaming show, Tusker Malt Conversessions, returns this Sunday and promises to continue to dazzle audiences with its blend of intimate conversations and soul-stirring music. The incredibl
Nigerian superstar singer and songwriter Ric Hassani is scheduled to headline the return of the popular Shorts Na Lessu Music Festival aka SHONALE, this Saturday at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds. After a two-year hiatus, the event returns bigger and better, with I&M Bank Uganda as the headlin
