Japanese Princess Yuriko has died aged 101 after her health deteriorated recently, palace officials said.Yuriko was the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohitoâs brother and the oldest member of the imperial family. She died on Friday at a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Lira, Uganda â Three hundred eighty-seven small-scale businesswomen from Lira City have benefited from a soft loan of 107 million shillings, disbursed by Hon. Betty Amongi Akena on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Senior Quarters, Lira City East Division.Jenifer Opio, a member of Hon. Betty Am
The Parliament has passed a law mandating the Minister of Finance to prescribe a maximum interest rate that money lenders may charge their borrowers. Not surprisingly, the moneylenders’ association has “rejected” the new law, arguing that the government has no right to control what doe
Uganda's Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has issued a call to action, urging stakeholders and employers to join forces in promoting Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and eliminating child labour. According to Acting Commissioner Occupational Health and Safety Departm
Rajini Tailor, a renowned businessman and former Buganda Kingdom minister, has been embroiled in a debt dispute with the Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation, resulting in his recent detention at Luzira Prison. The dispute centres on unpaid rent arrears amounting to approximately Shs148 million
Uganda’s wait for a return to the Africa Cup of Nations is over. The Cranes needed just a point from their game against South Africa at Namboole on Friday to confirm qualification to the 2025 Afcon finals in Morocco. But they didn't have to wait that long as Congo fell to South Sudan
Emaritino Echiku, a 75-year-old resident of Soroti District, has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) in Kampala for the past three years. Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast during adolescence, which he ignored f
Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has issued a rallying cry to fellow leaders in East African Community (EAC) member states to fulfil their obligations to the bloc, stressing that unity is crucial for achieving the long-elusive goal of integration. Speaking at the 18th meeting
The renowned Nyege Nyege International Cultural Music Festival has commenced in Jinja City, bringing with it a vibrant atmosphere and economic potential. This ninth edition is being held at the Jinja Golf Course field, drawing both local and international attention. Jinja traders are eag
Commemorated on November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day unites global leaders, medical professionals, advocates, and communities to raise awareness and promote action against the growing epidemic. The 2024-2026 theme, "Diabetes and Well-Being," emphasises the importance of holistic self-c
