Transitioning from a corporate job to self-employment is bold and challenging. Stella Mugera: Pursuing passion Despite her fulfilling role as an economics policy analyst at the Uganda Local Governments (ULGA) Association, where she worked from 2008 to 2015, Mugera knew she wanted t
Pope Francis will appoint 21 new cardinals from around the world, he announced on Sunday, in an unexpected push to influence the powerful group of churchmen that will one day choose his successor. The ceremony to install the new appointees, known as a consistory, will be held on Dec. 8,
In a significant move to aid local communities, government, through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has donated over 500 iron sheets to two churches and a school in Lira City. The Institutions recently had their roofs severely damaged by strong winds, leaving them in urgent n
Lugazi Diocese Catholic Bishop Christopher Kakooza has asked believers and the clergy to work tirelessly and build “a big hospital on Namilyango hill” in Mukono Municipality. “People have come to realize the power of the gospel which is our main mission and what remains of us today
As I get my 20 minutes in, the door swings open, and in walks Patrick Ayota with a fascinating blend of fluster and composure, wrapped in a chic black suit that somehow manages to look both formal and effortlessly cool. It’s a Sunday morning. Time check: 10.20 am. He pauses, scanning the r
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is on the verge of being kicked out of office through impeachment, has appealed to his boss, President William Ruto, for forgiveness. Mr Gachagua on Sunday made a passionate appeal to Dr Ruto, saying while he was not aware of any transgressions, he
The High Court issued a judgement over the issue of the service award, saying it was not a legal issue. What is your overall view on that? You read the reasoning of the court. It’s called the ratio decidendi in the legal language. The reasoning of the court dissects real issues from he
When you wake up at 2pm, on the eighth day of your annual leave, having finished all the errands for the day and you are bored, witless of your indoor surroundings, what do you do? You will probably end up at a car wash. Because we all know that the car wash is the best daytime hango
Jackfruit, whose scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam, has potential to reduce food and nutrition insecurity for both rural and urban communities in various parts of the world. Studies have shown that jackfruit is rich in both macro and micronutrients including carbohydrates,
The 2024 census puts Bukedi Sub-region’s population at 2,376,744, with women (1,206,825) outnumbering men (1,169,919). Tororo (609,117), Busia (412,018), Pallisa (330,961), and Butaleja (312,713) are the most populated districts in the sub-region. Other districts include Budaka (281,106),
