Back in the 1990s, Uganda adopted several reforms. One of them was creation of semi-autonomous agencies. The architects of these (largely donor-driven) reforms promised enhanced efficiency and State capacity to deliver services by sidestepping bureaucracy in the mainstream ministries. Th
Grasshoppers, locally known as nsenene, are here again. The nsenene usually appear around late October through November and part of early December. However, last year they delayed, which created anxiety among trappers and traders who always make a killing from selling the delicious insec
The United States of America today closes elections to pick its president for the next four years. Although millions of voters have voted early, millions more will vote in person today. The two contenders are, Republican Party candidate Donald Trump, a former president who was defeat
The US heads to the polls today, with many across Africa, including Uganda, hopeful that the incoming president will maintain foreign aid that supports educational programmes. The US has significantly contributed to Uganda's education sector through scholarships, partnerships, funding, a
Allan Bagamba and Dorcus Asiimwe first met and became friends while attending St Johnâs Church in Kamwokya, Kampala. Although Bagamba developed a crush on Asiimwe, he did not act on his feelings until they attended a youth camp together at Makerere College Migadde in Bombo Town,
Uganda's coffee industry faces a pivotal moment as Parliament deliberates on the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and integrate its functions into the Ministry of Agriculture. The move, part of the govern
A senior physician at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital has expressed concern over the persistent number of higher cases of stroke among men that are being registered at the health facility for admission as compared to their female counterparts. Soroti Hospital Dr Wilson Etolu told Monit
Bank of Uganda has said in its monetary policy report of October 2024, which it released on Monday that in the three months to September 2024, the shilling appreciated by 1.9 percent, which indicates that Uganda’s domestic financial market has continued to remain stable. The appreciati
MTN Uganda, through its corporate social responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, is excited to announce its latest initiative to boost digital access and education at St. Josephâs Seminary Nyenga. As part of its commitment to empowering youth and bridging the digital divide, MTN Uganda is p
Muslims in Jinja City have started accessing the cemetery after a section of a perimeter wall constructed for Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) by the Engineering Brigade of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) was razed down on October 29. The development follows a Monday
