facility built to serve 84,000 patients a year is now handling nearly ten times that number, exposing severe staffing gaps, drug shortages, and funding constraints as administrators call for urgent expansion and possible elevation to referral status.Mityana General Hospital, the main publi
President Museveni on Saturday became a referee, blowing the whistle for Karamoja to take off by commissioning the first factory of its kind in Karamoja.Karamoja, once a neglected region right from colonial rule, had no single factory, no tarmac road, no electricity, and its communication
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s recent birthday run has raised eyebrows among his supporters and critics alike. In an unexpected turn of events, the man at the center of the celebration noticed the conspicuous absence of several former Chief of Defence Forces (CDFs) from the event. He expressed h
L–R: Robert Kabushenga, Commissioner Isaac Kyaligonza, Asst. Commissioner Erukwaine Godfrey, Nicholas Kabanda and David Amolo share insights during the IPPU Coffee Connect at Fairway Hotel, where leaders challenged procurement professionals to embrace career reinvention, practical decision-maki
At 12:11am on April 23, 2026, Patrick Katungi, the father of 12-year-old Victor Katungi, received an unusual call from Benard Mangeni, the Primary Six class teacher at St Savio Junior School, Kisubi. His son, a boarding pupil in Primary Six, was missing.After receiving the news, Patrick dr
street child, testifying as a defence witness in the ongoing Ggaba daycare murder trial, told court that accused Christopher Okello Onyum asked him to help mobilise other children, in testimony that added a new layer to the case.The minor, whose identity was withheld under court-ordered pr
Prince David Kiijanangoma of the Tooro Kingdom has been discharged from the Mulago National Specialized Hospital (Cancer Institute) following a stint that sparked public outcry after photos emerged of him receiving treatment while lying on the floor.The Prince’s spokesperson, Andrew Irum
The Embassy of Japan in Uganda has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarships for Ugandan students who want to study in Japan.The scholarships are offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and target non-J
Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital is facing possible legal action following a reported case of a stolen baby at the facility, in a development that has taken a dramatic turn after police arrested the child’s father over alleged defilement.The incident, which reportedly occurred on July
Today’s economic hardship is real, with many Ugandans, especially teachers, feeling the pinch. The burden of debt is palpable, and it is affecting the quality of education. With salaries stretched thin, borrowing has become a survival tool. But the cycle of repayment pressure is taking a toll.
