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The shilling keeps depreciating against the dollar. Here's what Ugandans are doing about it

The shilling keeps depreciating against the dollar. Here's what Ugandans are doing about it

If you have been following the exchange rate lately, you already know the story. The Uganda shilling has been under sustained pressure against the US dollar, and for ordinary Ugandans who are either receiving money from a relative abroad, running a small business, or simply trying to save, that d

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Fear Grips Kwania Civil Servants as Cattle Restocking Probe Widens

Fear Grips Kwania Civil Servants as Cattle Restocking Probe Widens

Akali Sub-county LCIII Chairperson Julius Peter Ongom said complaints from residents have created fear among some government workers, with reports that a number of implementers are considering abandoning their duties due to growing mistrust from the community.According to Ongom, residents

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Mpigi Residents Demand Action Over Dangerous Gravel Pit Left by Road Project

Mpigi Residents Demand Action Over Dangerous Gravel Pit Left by Road Project

Residents of Kinyinabo Village in Buwama Sub-county, Mpigi District, have appealed to authorities to intervene and ensure a dangerous gravel pit allegedly left behind during the rehabilitation of the Kinyinabo–Munyonyo–Senyondo Road is filled.Led by village chairperson Edward Ssenyonjo

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Man Utd star's mum breaks down in tears watching World Cup in the stands

Man Utd star's mum breaks down in tears watching World Cup in the stands

Matheus Cunha scored a brace for Brazil against Haiti (Image: Getty Images)Matheus Cunha's mother was seen shedding tears of joy as her son scored twice for Brazil at the World Cup. The versatile attacker is amongst several Manchester United players who have shone on the global stage acros

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How Kabanda outsmarted Mbabazi, Kadaga, Among

How Kabanda outsmarted Mbabazi, Kadaga, Among

Ask Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi what he thinks about the Kasambya County legislator, Mr Daudi Kabanda, and he will tell you that “Kabanda is one of the most intellectually ungifted Ugandans, with low levels of education”. The legislator lays no claim to having attained much in terms o

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Erling Haaland takes centre stage on World Cup debut as Norway give FIFA a boost

Erling Haaland takes centre stage on World Cup debut as Norway give FIFA a boost

Whatever Kylian Mbappe can do, Erling Haaland can match.After the France superstar kicked off his 2026 World Cup campaign with a fantastic brace, Haaland followed suit.Norway had not reached a World Cup for 28 years, but did not look rusty in their opener against Iraq - playing in t

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France facing Dembele dilemma as Mbappe and Olise partnership thrives

France facing Dembele dilemma as Mbappe and Olise partnership thrives

Despite a stellar club season that saw him reinvent himself as a pivotal creative force for Paris Saint-Germain, Ousmane Dembele appears to be struggling to carve out a definitive role within Didier Deschamps' France squad at the World Cup.The opening match against Senegal, a 3-1 victory f

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UJA demands probe into journalists tortured over police absenteeism story in Mitooma

UJA demands probe into journalists tortured over police absenteeism story in Mitooma

Journalist Hillary Twinamatsiko shows wounds allegedly inflicted by police officers attached to Kashensheero Police Station in Mitooma District. On the right is his medical examination report confirming the woundsMitooma, Uganda — The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has strongly con

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Why is Ronaldo allowed to play for Portugal vs DR Congo after red card in qualifying?

Why is Ronaldo allowed to play for Portugal vs DR Congo after red card in qualifying?

Everything you need to know about why Cristiano Ronaldo can play at the World Cup despite his qualifying banWorld Cup opener: Portugal kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign on Wednesday evening with an opening match against DR Congo. This highly anticipated Group K clash takes place at Ho

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Two children die in suspected suffocation incident in Tororo, mother hospitalised

Two children die in suspected suffocation incident in Tororo, mother hospitalised

Authorities in Tororo District are investigating the deaths of two young girls in a suspected suffocation incident at Abari Zone in Kirewa Sub-county, while their mother remains hospitalised.The deceased were identified as Nyapendi Nosiata, 4, and Akello Susan, 2, both residents of Abari C

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