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11 Nov '24
Despite the deliberate effort by the government to increase electricity generation, distribution and extend cooking gas cylinders, most Ugandan households are still using either firewood or charcoal for cooking, a survey by Twaweza, a nongovernmental organization working in East Africa has f
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11 Nov '24
A section of journalists accredited to cover Parliament were denied access to the premises while those who were allowed access were locked up in the basement of the building. On Wednesday, chaotic scenes similar to those that played out at Parliament before the commencement of the debate
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09 Nov '24
President Museveni’s televised address to the nation Thursday night went to great lengths to drill the final nail in the coffin of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). Formed by an Act of Parliament 1991 that was amended three years later, UCDA stepped into the shoes of th
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09 Nov '24
Kilak North MP Anthony Akol has spoken out about circumstances under which he punched his Mityana Municipality counterpart, Francis Zaake during Wednesday plenary session moments before the passing of the controversial Coffee Bill, 2024. Mr Akol (FDC) punched Mr Zaake (NUP) several times
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08 Nov '24
Shock gripped residents in Kayunga Town when the chairman of the ruling NRM party chairperson for Busaana sub-county collapsed and died during a court session. The shocking incident unfolded on Thursday when Alex Kenyi, 56, collapsed and died during a court session. Eyewitnesses repo
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05 Nov '24
(US) – American voters are set to cast their ballots on November 5 to select their next president, but the results may take longer than usual due to a competitive race.
This election features a tight contest between Democrat Kamala Harris, the current vice president, and Republican Donald T
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05 Nov '24
KAMPALA , Uganda – Hunger among Uganda’s university students has become an urgent crisis, revealing the severe financial challenges facing young people in higher education.
Uganda’s universities are currently grappling with a widespread hunger issue among students, with reports indicati
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05 Nov '24
The programme’s focus was to equip students with relevant skills to hit the ground running and build real-world projects right from the start. Most importantly, the programme did not only focus on technical skills but also critical issues such as ethics in AI. As she delivers her gradu
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05 Nov '24
The head of Buruuli Cultural Institution has written to Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, accusing him of not honouring the 2013 agreement that called for mutual co-existence and cooperation between the two cultural institutions. In the October 31 document, Isabaruli Constantine
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05 Nov '24
As Americans vote for their next president on Tuesday, the usual dividing line is often that of the party: Democrat vs Republican. But there are other issues that could play a decisive role in the mind of voters to choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald T