As the world faces the rising effects of climate change, there is an urgent need to rally the population and governments towards promoting environmentally friendly farming practices (agroecology). The challenge is pressing in developing countries, where industrial agriculture characteris
President Museveni has rallied religious leaders to preach and promote unity in the country as opposed to discriminatory messages made against traditional healers. In his brief message delivered at the 26th National Prayer Breakfast held at State House Entebbe yesterday, Mr Museveni disc
Is it realy dangerous to use your phone while refueling? Jane Rose Hello Jane Rose, it is widely considered dangerous to use your mobile phone while refuelling your car. It is believed that electrical components in mobile phones pose an ignition risk or fire hazard. Mobile phones can
Police in the Kiira region have confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old girl from Budondo Ward in Jinja City for allegedly procuring an abortion. The juvenile suspect is currently detained at Budondo Police Station, awaiting prosecution. She reportedly had been seven months pregnant with t
Uganda is still at risk of violent extremism in defence of religion, ideology, and political goals, a new report released on September 18 shows. Violent extremism refers to the beliefs and actions of people who support or use violence to achieve ideological, religious, or political goals
Since time immemorial, during dry seasons, farmers in Lamwo District have burnt grass in their gardens to stimulate the growth of fresh green grass for their livestock and to enhance soil fertility. Smallholder farmers believe dry grass is not nutritious to their animals, and in a desper
What you need to know:President Museveni has been in Busoga sub-region twice in a period of 12 days. First, he was in Jinja City on January 26 when he presided over the 38th anniversary of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) rise to power, and th
