Trade at the Mpondwe border point in Kasese District is thriving, fuelled by high demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo.Yet behind the apparent boom, small-scale vendors—especially the youth—are raising alarms about punitive taxes and the absence of political leadership to advoc
KIBUKU – A total of 4,560 young people and women have been enrolled in 19 Presidential Industrial Hubs across Uganda for a six-month vocational training program that officially commenced on August 1, 2025.The initiative, fully funded by President Yoweri Museveni, aims to tackle youth une
KAMPALA – Augustus Mulenga, the aspirant for National Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs’ League, has kicked off a nationwide campaign to boost Uganda’s entrepreneurial sector through revitalised Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (Saccos), youth skilling initiatives, and better
A top finance officer at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital has been arrested over his alleged involvement in the mismanagement of over UGX 550 million in public funds, a scandal that has cast a spotlight on persistent corruption within Uganda’s public healthc
The Duchess of Sussex turns 44 on 4 AugustBut Meghan, 43, has just huge announcement and it coincides with a personal date.The mother-of-two will mark her 44th birthday on 4 August, and her As Ever brand team ha
Excessive screen time, particularly passive television watching, is reducing children’s attention spans and impairing their social learning, health experts warn.Prof. Charles Ibingira, former Principal of Makerere University College of Health Sciences and senior researcher in the Departm
On Sanyuka Morning Xpress, we hosted Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, a member of the NUP Elections Committee and Assistant to the General Secretary. He gave us a clear picture of how the party is handling the vetting process for its upcoming flag bearers.If you’ve been wondering how people are cho
Rising Ugandan star Kapeke has finally addressed ongoing comparisons with renowned rapper Fik Fameica, firmly stating that he is not on the same level as the established artist.
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University has unveiled a groundbreaking 384 kWp solar power system, the largest campus-based solar grid in Africa, marking a major leap toward sustainable energy for health and research infrastructure.T
Uganda’s political scene has been shaken by a powerful pastoral letter from the Catholic 0p, titled “The Truth Will Set You Free.”
