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BIG STORY: Ministers Endure Pressure, Pain as Museveni Misses Cabinet Session

BIG STORY: Ministers Endure Pressure, Pain as Museveni Misses Cabinet Session

"My boss reached out to the clergy in Rubaga to appeal to the President to spare him in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle," said an aide of a Cabinet minister from BugandaPressure continues to mount among Ugandan Ministers as President Museveni polishes the final list of his new Cabinet.&nb

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Dr Lilian Matovu: From being S.3 dropout to getting a PhD

Dr Lilian Matovu: From being S.3 dropout to getting a PhD

At the 74th graduation of Makerere University, Namutebi Abishag Lilian Matovu was among the 132 students awarded the coveted PhD, climaxing a journey she never dreamt would end the way it did.Like many children born to peasant families, education is never assured. Perhaps, this explains wh

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Inside NRM charm offensive in Busoga

Inside NRM charm offensive in Busoga

What you need to know:President Museveni has been in Busoga sub-region twice in a period of 12 days. First, he was in Jinja City on January 26 when he presided over the 38th anniversary of the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) rise to power, and th

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Who is Balunywa, the MUBS Guild Contestant in Trending Campaign Videos?

Who is Balunywa, the MUBS Guild Contestant in Trending Campaign Videos?

The race for the Guild Presidency has taken a vibrant path at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) as the elections draw nearer (expected late February).By now, you should have landed on one of the several trending campaign videos in which a group of students are recorded singing pra

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Could social media have stopped the Holocaust? Scholars doubt Elon Musk’s theory

Could social media have stopped the Holocaust? Scholars doubt Elon Musk’s theory

KRAKOW, Poland (JTA) — Gavriel Rosenfeld, president of the Center for Jewish History in New York City, specializes in Nazi Germany and counterfactual history — or the study of what might have happened, but didn’t.So when Elon Musk claimed this week that the Holocaust could have been

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Beating Depression in 2024

Beating Depression in 2024

As we step into the promising new year of 2024, many in Uganda are seeking ways to leave behind the shadows of depression that may have clouded their lives. With the challenges brought about by the previous year, the need for mental well-being is more crucial

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Navigating January Finances: Overcoming financial challenges in Uganda

Navigating January Finances: Overcoming financial challenges in Uganda

The month of January often presents financial challenges for many individuals and families around the world, and Uganda is no exception. The aftermath of festive season spending combined with the anticipation of school fees, rent, and other obligations can le

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Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations

Bugisu Surpasses Busoga in Severe Jigger Infestations

A report from Sole Hope Uganda, a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), indicates that Bugisu sub-region has now surpassed Busoga in terms of jigger infections. Jigger infections were previously a significant concern in the Busoga sub-region, with reports o

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McLaren: Chief Andrea Stella wants to keep building momentum

McLaren: Chief Andrea Stella wants to keep building momentum

McLaren start 2024 confident they have continued the strong progress they made last year - but wary of the potential performance of Red Bull.Lando Norris scored more points than any other driver bar Max Verstappen last season after McLaren upgraded their car for July's Aus

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Government Relocates National Livestock Institute to Apac

Government Relocates National Livestock Institute to Apac

The National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI), a government-owned farm under the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, has undergone a significant relocation. The institute’s headquarters, previousl

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