The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has thrown his weight behind efforts to support individuals living with vitiligo, a chronic skin condition characterised by the loss of skin pigment.Tayebwa expressed concern over the tax imposed on sunscreen for people with vitiligo, stati
President Yoweri Museveni and wife at the hospital commissioningIn Nakawa, Kampala, a sweeping new complex of glass and brick gleams with promise.On September 11, 2025, His Highness the Aga Khan V, in his first visit to Uganda as the 50th Aga Khan
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
Case Medical Services has terminated the employment of Dr Deo Lukyamuzi Kizito, a surgeon at the facility, after he declared his intention to run for President in the 2026 elections.In a letter signed by Chief Operating Officer Ronald Akankwasa, the hospital said it was ne
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
Youth leaders have raised the alarm over the increasing political manipulation of young Ugandans ahead of the 2026 general elections, calling for peaceful and lawful participation in the democratic process.Makerere University Guild President, Churchill James Ssentamu, was among those who v
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
The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged government officials to stop threatening to arrest humanities teachers who are currently staging a sit-down strike.Teachers of humanities in parts of the country have downed tools over what they say is salary discrepancies.This
Umoja Art Gallery has unveiled a compelling new solo exhibition by Eritrean-born artist Nebay Abraha, titled “I want to go home.”The showcase, which has attracted international attention, delves into themes of displacement, homesickness, and the emotional resilience of im
Music legend, Jose Chameleone has officially driven his lifestyle into overdrive with the arrival of his sleek black Brabus, a luxury monster now proudly parked at his swanky Akright City mansion along Entebbe Road.
