Next month from the 14 to 17, the renowned Nyege Nyege Festival, now in its 9th edition, will take place in Jinja at the Source of the Nile in Njeru. This switch of venue is intended to provide festival-goers with a more convenient experience, eliminating the need to walk long distances betw
Government has tasked Enterprise Uganda to drive mindset change among Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries to maximise benefits in the programme that has been ongoing for about three years. Speaking on the sidelines of a week-long training for PDM beneficiaries in the Teso sub-re
The State minister for Mineral Development, Ms Phiona Nymutoro, has directed that all artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) activities in Uganda be upgraded to new technologies that are mercury-free to ensure the protection of both human health and the environment. Speaking duri
Renowned city pastor Robert Kayanja yesterday took to the witness dock and testified how nine people, whom he had taken on to be part of his church's security team, turned around and accused him of sodomising them. Pastor Kayanja, the senior pastor of Rubaga Miracle Cathedral, narrated t
The leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction yesterday initiated the registration process for their new party, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF). The acting president, Mr Erias Lukwago, flagged off the collection of signatures from voters across the country.
As I get my 20 minutes in, the door swings open, and in walks Patrick Ayota with a fascinating blend of fluster and composure, wrapped in a chic black suit that somehow manages to look both formal and effortlessly cool. It’s a Sunday morning. Time check: 10.20 am. He pauses, scanning the r
Supporters of current Tunisian President Kais Saied began celebrations in the capital on Sunday night after an exit poll broadcast on state television showed him winning, beating two rivals, one of whom is now in prison Saied on Sunday faced two election rivals: his former ally turned cr
When you wake up at 2pm, on the eighth day of your annual leave, having finished all the errands for the day and you are bored, witless of your indoor surroundings, what do you do? You will probably end up at a car wash. Because we all know that the car wash is the best daytime hango
The 2024 census puts Bukedi Sub-region’s population at 2,376,744, with women (1,206,825) outnumbering men (1,169,919). Tororo (609,117), Busia (412,018), Pallisa (330,961), and Butaleja (312,713) are the most populated districts in the sub-region. Other districts include Budaka (281,106),
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago recently sent a clear warning to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) councillors that they stand no chance in a fight against him. âThe path they have taken is a dangerous one. If they want to fight me, they should know they canât win that
