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Urban refugees facing higher mental health risks -health boss

Urban refugees facing higher mental health risks -health boss

The head of the mental health division in the Health Ministry, Dr Hafsa Lukwata, has said refugees in urban areas are reporting more severe mental health issues compared to those in rural-based refugee settlements.

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On the urgent shift to digital broadcasting in Uganda

On the urgent shift to digital broadcasting in Uganda

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) recently announced plans to migrate all FM radio stations from analog to digital broadcasting.This transition is part of a broader effort to modernise the country’s media landscape and enhance the quality of radio services.While the benef

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Harris Schools Trump in Debate

Harris Schools Trump in Debate

(US) – The recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has generated a wave of media coverage, largely focusing on the unexpected dynamics that unfolded. According to various reports, Harris emerged as the clear winner, capitalizing on Trump’s unfor

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URA: Agricultural Machinery and Feeds Tax Free

URA: Agricultural Machinery and Feeds Tax Free

(Masaka) – The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) recently participated in the CBS PEWOSA Agri-business Expo held at Pookino Grounds in Masaka City. During the event, URA emphasized that agricultural machinery and animal feeds are exempt from VAT. The expo served

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Immigration raises red flag over man's claim to diplomatic passport

Immigration raises red flag over man's claim to diplomatic passport

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has summoned Mr Rugiirwa Katatumba, the son of a former ambassador, to explain the source of a diplomatic passport he has been displaying on various social media platforms.

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£100 million down: Why are billionaire buyers snubbing London's mega-mansions for Dubai?

£100 million down: Why are billionaire buyers snubbing London's mega-mansions for Dubai?

London’s ultra-prime property market is having its lunch eaten by Dubai, according to a new wealth report by Beauchamp Estates.There were £731 million worth of deals agreed for homes priced above £

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Scrapping graduate visa route ‘would have small effects on net migration’

Scrapping graduate visa route ‘would have small effects on net migration’

Scrapping the graduate visa route for international students would have a limited effect on reducing net migration, a Government adviser has suggested.Recent immigration policy changes – such as the ban on many overseas students bringing dependants and the increase in the sala

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Rwanda warns it ‘cannot guarantee how many migrants it will take’ in from UK

Rwanda warns it ‘cannot guarantee how many migrants it will take’ in from UK

Yolande Makolo offered a spirited defence of her country, saying it was"not a punishment" bit rather "a beautiful country, including the weather".Rishi Sunak's scheme is aimed at deterring migrants from crossing the channel (Image: GETTY)

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The UK economy is in recession (and becoming a bit more European)

The UK economy is in recession (and becoming a bit more European)

Four years after the UK exited the European Union and three years after leaving its formal structures (single market and customs union), the British economy is becoming a bit more European. While the United States continues to grow at pace (an annual rate of 3.1 per cent in the last q

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Security and the Ministry of Internal Affairs say that some of the immigrants, who pose security risk, are working in factories, shops, supermarkets and furniture shops across the country

Security and the Ministry of Internal Affairs say that some of the immigrants, who pose security risk, are working in factories, shops, supermarkets and furniture shops across the country

Simon Peter Mundeyi, the Ministry of Internal Affairs spokespersonThe Ugandan Department of Inspection and Legal Services, under the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, has deported over 300 illegal immigrants.This followed a six-month security operation targeting il

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