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Fish farming emerges as new weapon against poverty in Kibuku

Fish farming emerges as new weapon against poverty in Kibuku

For decades, crop farming has been the backbone of livelihoods in Kibuku District. Yet unpredictable weather patterns, declining soil fertility, pests and fluctuating market prices have continued to frustrate farmers, leaving many households struggling to escape poverty.Now agricultural ex

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NIRA breaks silence on free birth certificate issued to Kenzo, Nyamutoro baby

NIRA breaks silence on free birth certificate issued to Kenzo, Nyamutoro baby

NIRA says the certificate was processed under an existing government programme that applies equally to all eligible Ugandan children.Musician Eddy Kenzo and wife Phiona Nyamutoro registering their newborn daughter for the National Identification Number (NIN)Kampala, Uganda: The Nati

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Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation as Residents Call for More Staff

Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation as Residents Call for More Staff

Bwongyera Health Centre III is set for a major facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, but residents say improved infrastructure must be matched with increased staffing and better road access to address growing healthcare demands.Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to b

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New Busoga MPs seek end to political infighting hindering development

New Busoga MPs seek end to political infighting hindering development

Chairperson of Busoga sub-region MPs and Luuka South MP Stephen Kisa (holding the microphone) addresses the gathering alongside fellow Members of the 12th Parliament of Uganda from the Busoga sub-region duriing the graduation ceremony of 600 students in various health disciplines at Lubega School

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Opinion: Third assassination attempt against Trump and a politics that could tear the US apart

Opinion: Third assassination attempt against Trump and a politics that could tear the US apart

Domestically, his tenure has been unsettled by the Epstein saga, which has revived questions of impeachment. His approval ratings have fallen to a historic low of 38 per cent.There is nothing new about political violence in the United States. But in its current form, it is more concerning

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U.S. Envoy Popp to Leave Uganda

U.S. Envoy Popp to Leave Uganda

Vice President Jessica Alupo on Tuesday bid farewell to outgoing United States Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, bringing to a close nearly three years of diplomatic engagement that saw Washington and Kampala deepen cooperation in health, security, trade and regional stability.Ambassador

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Kampala Traders Applaud Museveni’s Anti-Corruption Drive

Kampala Traders Applaud Museveni’s Anti-Corruption Drive

The Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA) also called for tougher penalties, asset recovery from implicated officials, and greater inclusion of business-minded leaders in key economic ministries to improve service delivery.Traders in Kampala have welcomed government’s intensif

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Influencing the Sovereignty Bill: How It Will Affect NGOs in Uganda and Across the World

Influencing the Sovereignty Bill: How It Will Affect NGOs in Uganda and Across the World

The debate surrounding sovereignty protection laws has become increasingly significant across developing nations where governments seek stronger control over foreign influence and civil society. In Uganda, discussions around the proposed Sovereignty Bill have raised concerns among non-governmenta

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Prisons Service Passes Out 201 Custodial Health Workers After Induction Training

Prisons Service Passes Out 201 Custodial Health Workers After Induction Training

The Uganda Prisons Service has passed out 201 custodial health workers following the successful completion of a one-month induction course held at the Prisons Academy and Training School.The officers, drawn from recently passed-out recruit warders and wardresses, completed their induction

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Giant National Flag on Mbuya Hill Becomes Kampala Landmark Amid Military Visibility Debate

Giant National Flag on Mbuya Hill Becomes Kampala Landmark Amid Military Visibility Debate

New flag mast at the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in MbuyaKAMPALA, Uganda — Perched atop Mbuya Hill, a giant new national flag towering above the Uganda People’s Defence Forces and Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affai

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