Alison Mary Akello, the former Miss Tourism Teso, departed Uganda on Saturday, heading to Lagos, Nigeria, where she will represent the country at the Miss Tourism Africa – International (MTA) competition. Akello, who handed over her crown in August to the newly crowned Miss Tourism Teso, Betty Aca
Vision Group, which produces newspaper and broadcast titles including New Vision and Bukedde, among others, has told shareholders that it has reached an understanding in which government will acquire more 156.25 million shares to bolster its operating capital. The company, listed on the
The Kiteezi landfill tragedy is a few days shy of a two-months anniversary. The grief is still too raw for survivors and bereaved families. The gut-wrenching calamity befell residents of Kiteezi in Wakiso District on August 10, claiming the lives of more than 35 people and destroying pro
Uganda's tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87 (Shs3,200) in August. The recent auctions at the Mombasa Tea Auction, closing on September 17, revealed a notable incr
Resty Namata began her career at Kiteezi Landfill as a sorter earning about Shs7,000, and eventually advanced to a picker, earning at least Shs10,000 daily. But more than half of the workers are women, who turn to this refuge to cope with socio-economic challenges."We are 600 women out of ab
Across the continent, in the past few months, Gen Z; those born between 1996 and 2010, according to McKinsey & Company, are increasingly becoming a voice to reckon with. Unlike generations past, they refuse to remain unheard and mobilise each other to place their demands. Raised in the f
Despite significant medical advancement globally, cancer continues to be a leading cause of death among children in Uganda. The complexities of diagnosis, treatment and access to care reveal a crisis that demands attention and action. The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) registers approxima
The National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Western Uganda, Jolly Kyomugasho Mugisha is dead, the party leadership has announced. "Itâs with great sadness that I announce the passing of Hon. Jolly Mugisha, the National Unity Platform Deputy President for Western Uganda," t
The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Mr. Peter Lokeris Aimat, has warned locals in Karamoja to desist from selling land, adding that the land belongs to the people of Karamoja but not to an individual. Mr. Lokeris was speaking on Sunday during a community dialogue to bless the opening of the Ka
The recent drop in oil prices has presented a unique opportunity for governments to boost their revenue through higher gas taxes. The Case for Higher Gas Taxes It's undeniable that fuel taxes have remained stagnant for a considerable amount of time. Advocates for higher gas taxes, including promine
