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NIRA Pushes for Higher Birth Registration, says National ID Renewals at 10.5 Million

NIRA Pushes for Higher Birth Registration, says National ID Renewals at 10.5 Million

As the world marks International Identity Day, Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has raised concerns about the slow progress in birth registration and national identity renewals, warning that stagnation could derail efforts to

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Supreme court orders gov’t to pay Dr Okullo $790,000, Shs 500m in damages

Supreme court orders gov’t to pay Dr Okullo $790,000, Shs 500m in damages

The Supreme court has ordered the government to pay $790,262 and Shs 500 million to Dr. Maj. (Rtd) Anthony Jallon Okullo, who was contracted to provide medical treatment to the late Lt Col Angelo Okello, former commander of the Uganda People’s Democratic Movem

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Confusion and Hope as Tororo Awaits Implementation of New Administrative Units

Confusion and Hope as Tororo Awaits Implementation of New Administrative Units

High expectations have given way to frustration and uncertainty in Tororo District after the much-celebrated announcement of new administrative units failed to materialize within the anticipated timeframe.In April this year, jubilation swept across the greater Tororo area following Preside

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Electricity Eludes Ibanda Homes as High Connection Costs Keep Families in the Dark

Electricity Eludes Ibanda Homes as High Connection Costs Keep Families in the Dark

Despite the national power grid passing through several communities in Ibanda District, many households remain without electricity—trapped in darkness by the high cost of connections.This persistent lack of access continues to hamper livelihoods, with children in day-scholar schools part

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Parliament Approves Shs772 Bn Loan to Tackle Water Crisis in Four Districts

Parliament Approves Shs772 Bn Loan to Tackle Water Crisis in Four Districts

The Parliamentary Committee on the National Economy has approved a government request to borrow Shs772 billion to address long-standing water supply challenges in four Ugandan districts.The funds will finance the Strategic Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Kayunga, Mayuge, Kamuli

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Campaign period closes in Malawi ahead of Sept. 16 polls

Campaign period closes in Malawi ahead of Sept. 16 polls

LILONGWE | Xinhua |  The campaign period for Malawi’s Sept. 16 general elections officially ended on Sunday, after competing political parties conducted their last campaign rallies on Saturday.The Malawi Electoral Commission (

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Frank Gashumba and Malaika welcome their first child

Frank Gashumba and Malaika welcome their first child

Outspoken social commentator Frank Gashumba and his wife, Patience Mutoni Malaika, have welcomed their first child together.The revelation was made by Gashumba while appearing on Radio 4 this morning.“I am pleased to announce the arrival of our n

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Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Alexander Isak plan, Mac Allister latest, Florian Wirtz change

Liverpool news and transfers LIVE: Alexander Isak plan, Mac Allister latest, Florian Wirtz change

Liverpool news and transfers live after the late win at Burnley, with Alexander Isak gearing up for a debut against Atletico Madrid and Arne Slot offering a fitness updateLiverpool returned to Premier League action on Sunday, eventually 

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Andre Onana’s Nightmare Debut in Turkey Ends in Costly Error in Fenerbahce vs. Trabzonspor, Video

Andre Onana’s Nightmare Debut in Turkey Ends in Costly Error in Fenerbahce vs. Trabzonspor, Video

A much-anticipated debut in Turkey quickly turned dramatic, leaving fans in disbelief and rivals with plenty to celebrateA goalkeeper once hailed as world-class finds his redemption arc clouded by a familiar and costly stor

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What's going on with Myles Lewis-Skelly?

What's going on with Myles Lewis-Skelly?

This time a year ago, Myles Lewis-Skelly had not even made his Arsenal debut. It is a measure of his rapid rise that his exclusion fr

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