University students have expressed concerns about the global rise of artificial intelligence (AI), fearing it could worsen the already high unemployment rates in Africa. They argue that with unemployment already rampant, the spread of AI may push more graduates into joblessness. Du
Mustafa Kizza became the latest Ugandan player to find a new home abroad after joining Egyptian second-division side Telecom. However, his transfer follows a trend that should raise a concern within the local football ecosystem. Kizza’s transfers have been both interesting and controve
The Ministry of Health has reported the first Mpox death as the cumulative confirmed number of infections rose to 153, about three months after the initial cases were detected in the country. Details from the ministry show the death was reported in Masindi from a person living with HIV.
The High Court in Kampala has ordered the government to compensate novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija with over Shs50 million for torturing him and invading his privacy. In a 24-page ruling delivered via email on October 23, Judge Boniface Wamala found that Mr Kakwenza had demonstrated he
The evening was filled with tributes, from colleagues celebrating his remarkable impact on MTN Uganda’s brand and market position. A light moment between Somdev and the MTN CFO, Andrew Bugembe (In suit)Various speakers praised Somdev’s contributions, highlighting his leadership i
Because it is the Pearl of Africa!" International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach put his reasons for visiting Uganda quite succinctly after he touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday. Bach, clad in a white shirt and grey pants, touched down at around
At 15, Rinet Nalugo Musana noticed small, painless lumps beneath the skin around her neck. Uncertain of their cause, she carried on with life, confused yet undisturbed by the lumps. As she grew older, however, she began experiencing recurring bouts of malaria and developed a persiste
The Omukama (King) of Bunyoro Kitara, Dr Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru I, has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for a deteriorating health condition. The King was airlifted last Thursday in a military helicopter to Kampala, where he received care at
The Ugandan government has presented a set of demands to the international community, including funding agencies, in response to the increasing burden of hosting refugees. Uganda currently hosts around 1.7 million refugees, straining the country’s resources as donor funding declines.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (Maaif) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to enhance Uganda’s agricultural capacity. The move aims at the development of post-harvest handling infrastructure,
