Uganda's tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87 (Shs3,200) in August. The recent auctions at the Mombasa Tea Auction, closing on September 17, revealed a notable incr
Resty Namata began her career at Kiteezi Landfill as a sorter earning about Shs7,000, and eventually advanced to a picker, earning at least Shs10,000 daily. But more than half of the workers are women, who turn to this refuge to cope with socio-economic challenges."We are 600 women out of ab
Hon. Nam Eve, a vibrant youthful female councilor in Amolatar district, has called for unity and reconciliation among supporters of all aspirants ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a statement released on Sunday evening, Nam Eve urged the people of Amolatar to maintain unity and together
Government has partnered with One Acre Fund (OAF) to front macadamia nuts to farmers as part of poverty alleviation strategies in Busoga Sub-region. Jinja District Production Officer Dr Tom Kasadha says government set aside three strategic commercial crops including Hass avocado, macadam
Uganda earned $1.35 billion (about Shs4.990 trillion), from coffee exports between September 2023- August 2024, which indicates that the country now gets more from the oversea market, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The monthly UCDA coffee report for August r
Police in Busia District have recovered five vehicles believed to have been stolen from Uganda’s capital Kampala, through a crackdown aimed at curbing car thefts as an emerging cross-border crime. A brand-new double cabin pickup truck belonging to the Ugandan Inspector General of Pol
Black dermatologists highlight the importance of finding a dermatologist who can cater to the unique needs of diverse skin tones. Limited Pool of Dermatologists of Color Dr. Michelle Henry points out the shortage of Black dermatologists in the United States and the significance of cultural awarenes
Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustration, compounded by rising demand for quality education, healthcare, and social services, straining government resources.
Sean "Diddy" Combs used his fame as one of hip-hop's biggest names to coerce women into demeaning sexual acts as part of a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering, prosecutors said on Tuesday in bringing three criminal charges against him. Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty in
Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustration, compounded by rising demand for quality education, healthcare, and social services, straining government resources.
