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Government confirms plans to shut down internet ahead of January elections

Government confirms plans to shut down internet ahead of January elections

Mr Kamugisha stated that popular platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram are all under review ahead of the general elections set for mid January 2026.The Ugandan government is planning to impose restrictions on internet access, including

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UCC Warns Ugandans Using VPN to Access Facebook, We Shall Come For You Incase...

UCC Warns Ugandans Using VPN to Access Facebook, We Shall Come For You Incase...

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a serious warning to anyone using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access Facebook, emphasizing that hiding behind a VPN does not protect users from the law. Speaking at a joint press conference for key stakeholders managing the 2026 general

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East Africa: Fish Farming Is Booming in Lake Victoria, but Pollution and Disease Are Wiping Out Millions. How to Reduce Losses

East Africa: Fish Farming Is Booming in Lake Victoria, but Pollution and Disease Are Wiping Out Millions. How to Reduce Losses

Aquaculture - the farming of fish and other aquatic organisms - is the world's fastest-growing food production system.The sharpest growth in aquaculture is happening in Africa. Average annual growth rates have exceeded 10% in recent years measured by production value.

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HE COULD EAT XMAS IN LUZIRA: Judge Kamasanyu Rejects Blogger Saava’s Bail Application & Sends Him Back To Prison

HE COULD EAT XMAS IN LUZIRA: Judge Kamasanyu Rejects Blogger Saava’s Bail Application & Sends Him Back To Prison

On Monday 17th November, the Makindye-based Standards & Utilities Court Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu delivered her long-awaited ruling on the bail application of detained journalist Dean Lubowa Saava, who has been languishing on remand in Luzira prison for the last two months.As i

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World's healthiest vegetable' named — scientists say it's packed with nutrients

World's healthiest vegetable' named — scientists say it's packed with nutrients

It's not the one you might expect but you can find it in any supermarketFresh homegrown vegetables and fruits, summer colofrul harvest still life, local farmer produce, organic food, taken from directly aboveThe 'healthiest vegetable on Earth' scientists say is packed with nutrients

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The blood type diet: How to eat right according to your blood type.

The blood type diet: How to eat right according to your blood type.

Blood Type Diet: A Guide to Eating Right According to Your Blood TypeHave you ever wondered if your blood type could influence the foods you should eat? That’s the idea behind the blood type diet, a nutrition theory that claims your ABO blood type (A, B, AB, or O) determines how your bod

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Anti-aging' cooking trick goes viral after experts reveal compelling health benefits

Anti-aging' cooking trick goes viral after experts reveal compelling health benefits

A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may influence health and longevity.The same high-heat methods that give steak its smoky crust, roast chicken its crispy skin, french fries their golden coating and pastries their browne

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Irene Namubiru teases second book with more family secrets

Irene Namubiru teases second book with more family secrets

The Ugandan music icon has teased the existence of a second book, loaded with more details about her family, should the attacks from her mother and stepchildren continue. Singer Irene Namubiru has revealed that her tell-all memoir, “My Mother

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Party politics in NUP nips people power

Party politics in NUP nips people power

Shamim Malende at a court appearance in Masaka for the bail hearing of Eddie Mutwe and others. (Shamim Malende) High-stake games for 2026 constituency slots become flashpointsNEWS ANALYSIS |

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PWDs in Bugiri Demand End to Discrimination and Improved Access to Public Services

PWDs in Bugiri Demand End to Discrimination and Improved Access to Public Services

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bugiri District are voicing growing frustration over persistent discrimination and limited access to essential public services.Despite existing government policies aimed at promoting inclusivity, many PWDs say they continue to face systemic barriers that

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