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Kenyan athlete found dead in training base
The athletics fraternity has once again been thrown into mourning after an athlete collapsed and died at his training base in Kaptagat, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Willy Chelawa, an upcoming athlete who competed in the Nairobi City Half Marathon where he emerged 65th, was found dead by his t
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PRIMENation left guessing on new Central Bank Governor for 970 days
The absence of a substantive Central Bank governor – a key figure in managing the economy – robs the country of much-needed expertise, experts have said. The position has remained vacant for 969 days and counting following the death of Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile in a Nairobi hospi
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Decades-Old Scandal: French Catholic Church Acknowledges Knowledge of Abbe Pierre's Alleged Abuse
France's Catholic Church has publicly acknowledged that it was aware of the alleged abuse committed by Abbe Pierre seven decades ago. This revelation comes as workers removed a statue of the late French charity icon from its pedestal in a small village in eastern France, symbolizing his fall from gr
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UNT Health Science Center Halts Use of Unclaimed Bodies After Investigation
The University of North Texas Health Science Center made a significant decision to cease accepting unclaimed bodies after an NBC News investigation uncovered alarming practices within the program. Sylvia Trent-Adams, the center's president, revealed this development in an email to students, faculty
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Tourism sites in north left with no sights and sounds
Members of Parliament from northern Uganda have tasked the government to fast-track the gazettement and development of key monuments and cultural heritage sites as an ingredient to spur the economic development of the region.
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Empowering Ugandan Education through MTN MoMo’s Pay School Fees and Win Campaign
Convenience and Safety Through Cashless PaymentsUgandaâs digital economy transition is accelerated by MTN MoMoâs innovative approach. By collaborating with platforms like School Pay, MTN MoMo has created
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Museveni: Old man of the State
President Museveni held a mega celebration of his 80th birthday yesterday, making him the eighth oldest head of state with a firm grip on power in Africa.The festivities were held in Luweero District, the heartlan
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Enduring through the ages: The life of Uganda’s 132-year-old Kasigaire
In the heart of Kibuku District, eastern Uganda, lies a remarkable story: Mzee Mukama Kasigaire, who is believed to be 132 years old. Despite his advanced age, Mr Kasigaireâs mind remains
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Inside Uganda’s murky carbon offset markets
According to the National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre (NECOC), a loose outfit for disaster risk monitoring and profiling, in the Office of Prime Minister (OPM), large swathes of the Mt Elgon ranges are uninhabitable owing to susceptibility to a