U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the donation of 1 million mpox vaccine doses and at least $500 million to African countries to support their response to the outbreak. Biden made the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and called on other countri
A senior lawyer and former Uganda Law Society (ULS) president accused of stealing over Shs4.1 billion meant for war loss compensation to Busoga Growers Cooperatives has withdrawn his applications that had sought to dismiss the charges against him. Mr John Matovu 62, of M/S Matovu & Matov
Over a year ago we reported on what we called the “new Ugandan tribes”, good people who have formed social, cultural, economic, and philosophical communities around a set of experiences, values, and organising that didn’t exist in strong ways until about 10 years ago. Or they could be
Political pilgrims seeking to enter the Promised Land of elected office have been left wandering in the desolate desert of uncertainty after their guide returned to base. For some of his followers in the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), the declaration by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is
The blanket regulation by European Union (EU) compelling farmers to prove that they did not contribute to deforestation before growing the produce has a massive potential to disenfranchise the entire coffee sector value chain with the smallholder farmers—who are the majority producers, bea
Ugandan farmers and exporters have been urged to adopt a new digital traceability system, to enhance the tracking of fresh produce from farms to Entebbe International Airport. The developers of the system, Re-engineering of Uganda's Sanitary and Phytosanitary Inspection of Horticulture E
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
Pader, Uganda – Oringa Largo Godfrey, commonly known as “International Man,” the former Pader District LCV Chairman, has made a decision to run for the Pader LCV seat in the 2026-2031 general elections without fear or favor. In an exclusive interview from Pajule Town Council on Sunday,
In a world where pumpkin spice lattes reign supreme, it's easy to see why this flavor has become a billion-dollar empire. From its origins to its unforgettable scent, let's delve into the secrets behind pumpkin spice's massive success.Recreating the Triumph of Peppermint Mocha Starbucks' ico
