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Drug-rape student 'among most prolific predators'

Drug-rape student 'among most prolific predators'

BBC | A PhD student who has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women "may turn out to be one of the most prolific sexual predators that we've ever seen in this country", according to the lead detective on the case.Chinese national Zhenhao Zou, 28, attacked two women

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Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence

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Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda

Tomatoes, Fresh Leaf Vegetables Lead Monthly Inflation Surge in Uganda

Monthly headline inflation for February 2025 surged by 0.6%, more than doubling the 0.3% recorded in January 2025.The cost of living in Uganda has experienced a notable rise, with tomatoes and fresh leaf vegetables emerging as the primary contributors to monthly

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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $159M Amid Japan’s Economic Struggles

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $159M Amid Japan’s Economic Struggles

Metaplanet, a Japanese public company, has recently decided to boost its Bitcoin holdings as part of its strategy to manage economic challenges. The company raised 4 billion yen (around $26.39 million) by issuing ordinary bonds to EVO Fund, a debt and financing

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Bobi Wine Accorded a Heroic Reception in Buganda, Ugandans Claim He'll Win 2026 Elections Early

Bobi Wine Accorded a Heroic Reception in Buganda, Ugandans Claim He'll Win 2026 Elections Early

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, received a heroic reception in Buganda, reigniting discussions about his chances in the 2026 presidential election.As thousands

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We Are Tired of The Stupid Colonial White Borders - General Muhoozi Kainerugaba

We Are Tired of The Stupid Colonial White Borders - General Muhoozi Kainerugaba

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, has made waves with a powerful statement regarding Africa's colonial borders.Following the fall of Goma, a key city in the eastern Demo

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USAID FREEZE: U.S. Issues Waiver on Life-Saving Health Services; ‘Diversity’ Programs Remain Frozen

USAID FREEZE: U.S. Issues Waiver on Life-Saving Health Services; ‘Diversity’ Programs Remain Frozen

Kampala: The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a new emergency humanitarian waiver to the foreign aid freeze, allowing key government-run and USAID-funded health programs to continue.“For purposes o

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How Former Uganda Police Chief Bounced Back With Top Job After Months in the Cold

How Former Uganda Police Chief Bounced Back With Top Job After Months in the Cold

He is one of the most respected security leaders in Uganda, whose career resurgence demonstrates the value of experience in public service.Abbas Byakagaba, former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), was appointed as Uganda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) by President Yoweri Musev

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Tears and Tributes as Former Nakasongola MP Margaret Komuhangi Is Laid to Rest

Tears and Tributes as Former Nakasongola MP Margaret Komuhangi Is Laid to Rest

The family of the late Margaret Komuhangi struggled to bid her farewell in an emotional ceremony held at her husband Farouk Bagira’s home.Nakasongola District came to a standstill as hundreds of mourners, includ

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Kampala-Entebbe Expressway Records Surging Traffic and Revenue

Kampala-Entebbe Expressway Records Surging Traffic and Revenue

The Kampala-Entebbe Expressway has marked three years of tolling operations with stellar results, exceeding both traffic and revenue projections.Addressing the media today, Eng. Stephen Kitonsa, the Acting Enginee

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