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River Mubuku: New suspension bridge replaces risky makeshift crossings

River Mubuku: New suspension bridge replaces risky makeshift crossings

Residents of Bikone and Nyakabuha in Ibanda--Kyanya Town Council, Kasese District, can now breathe a sigh of relief following the completion of a suspended pedestrian cable bridge on River Mubuku. The new bridge comes after years of locals relying on makeshift and dilapidated bridges con

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Amus: Inside decade journey to shake Kitende dominance

Amus: Inside decade journey to shake Kitende dominance

Amus College School has relentlessly pursued greatness for the national and East African football titles for a decade. After years of trials, heartbreaks, and near-misses this year, they finally clinched the coveted Federation of East Africa Secondary School Sports Association (Feasssa) titl

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Lukwago dares IGG to release full Kiteezi report

Lukwago dares IGG to release full Kiteezi report

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has asked the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to make public the findings of the Kiteezi garbage heap disaster, which led to the sacking of top executives of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). President Museveni on September 24 fired KCCA Execu

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The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

A summary report of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya shows that Ms Dorothy Kisaka, the sacked executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), was fired by President Museveni for mainly four reasons. According to the summary report that this publicatio

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Internal Affairs yet to investigate illegal diplomatic passport holders

Internal Affairs yet to investigate illegal diplomatic passport holders

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is yet to investigate how some Ugandans have acquired diplomatic passports, which are reserved exclusively for diplomats. Earlier this month, Mr Rugiirwa Katatumba, son of the late businessman Bonney Katatumba, was seen on social media flaunting an allege

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Kisaka sacking was just a matter of time

Kisaka sacking was just a matter of time

The sacking of Ms Dorothy Kisaka as executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was not a surprise to many Ugandans. Critics say it had only been a matter of time. Ms Kisaka assumed office on July 23, 2020 following an initial recommendation by President Museveni

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Uganda Shilling Gains While Stanbic Rises, MTN Slips

Uganda Shilling Gains While Stanbic Rises, MTN Slips

The Ugandan shilling and stock market experienced slight improvements on Wednesday, with modest gains recorded in both sectors. The shilling closed the day stronger at 3688/3698, up from its opening position of 3695/3705, while trading at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) saw five counters involv

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Civil Aviation Authority, UGAISOA Partner to Lead This Year’s Aviation Run

Civil Aviation Authority, UGAISOA Partner to Lead This Year’s Aviation Run

Uganda Civil Aviation ( UCAA) has announced a partnership with the Uganda Aeronautical Information Service Officers’ Association ( UGAISOA) to organise this year’s Aviation Run scheduled for October 20, 2024. The event will be organised at Entebbe Mayor’s Garden, and according to UCAA S

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Kisaka’s Dismissal Shocks, But Minister Kyofatogabye Says It Was Long Overdue

Kisaka’s Dismissal Shocks, But Minister Kyofatogabye Says It Was Long Overdue

In a surprising turn of events, several top officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), including Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, were recently dismissed from their positions, marking a significant shakeup in the city’s administration. However, according to the Minister of

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On contraceptive misuse among university students

On contraceptive misuse among university students

Health education  Nowadays, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are increasingly being used as “a daily meal” by young women, especially in universities, as a means to prevent unintended pregnancies. These pills are designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, typically within

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