The high death toll from the fuel tanker fire at Kigogwa Trading Centre has raised concern about the lack of awareness among Ugandans regarding safety protocols in accidents involving vehicles carrying flammable substances. Fire experts emphasise the importance of immediate evacuation
Because it is the Pearl of Africa!" International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach put his reasons for visiting Uganda quite succinctly after he touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday. Bach, clad in a white shirt and grey pants, touched down at around
At least 10 bodies had by Tuesday evening been recovered from the scene of a fuel tanker explosion at Kigogwa Town on Kampala-Bombo road in Wakiso District. Another person is said to have died at Kiruddu Referral Hospital where several of those who sustained severe burns were rushed for
The National Population and Housing Census 2024 report shows that Uganda has recorded 272,271 suicidal thoughts and attempts in the last 10 years, with children of 10 to 14 years registering the highest number of cases at 39,656. These are followed by those aged 15 to 19 registering 36,6
Parliaments all over the world have been known as places where elected representatives of the people develop, deliberate, and adopt legislation that promotes public interests. In Uganda, Parliament has been at the forefront of originating, drafting and passing Bills that are often aimed
Goal 6 is directly related to the ease with which access to water, sanitation and hygiene facilities for all citizens is guaranteed. Goal 7 requires that governments ensure that the same is affordably, reliably and sustainably accessible for especially the child
You can surely bet that in Ugandaâs indoor sports history, no event has ever attracted a bigger celebrity audience like the Uganda Boxing Champions League Week 11. Itâs a record even the organisers, Top Boy Promotions, may struggle to match in the immediate future. Navio, A
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting responsible timber sourcing. Modern wooden construction is revolutionising the housing market as a sus
A leading African music platform has announced that it is now prioritising hyperlocal markets to enhance the reach and impact of both its artistes and advertisers, focusing on tailored content in key regions across the continent. “This approach has led to specific content development i
Cocoa grows well on a wide range of soils but lose soils that allow movement of air and moisture, and root penetration is ideal. It must hold moisture in the soil during the dry season, as cocoa needs a regular supply of moisture for good growth. Cocoa can be grown in soils having a pH v
