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New power tariffs excite Kalangala

New power tariffs excite Kalangala

Industrialists, cottage industry owners, and leaders in Kalangala District are optimistic about the newly-revised power tariffs announced by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). According to district leaders, the new tariffs on Buggala Island have been reduced by Shs275 for domest

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Tooro talent factory that keeps giving

Tooro talent factory that keeps giving

As you journey through the tranquil expanse of Kibale National Park, past picturesque Tooro tea plantations and rows of methodical trees near Fort Portal, an equally captivating sight welcomes you to the Tourism City. The 110-year-old Tooro Golf Club (TGC) lies on your right as you enter

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Why convicts now outnumber remandees

Why convicts now outnumber remandees

Previously, the prisons had more inmates on remand than the convicts serving their various sentences. But the trajectory has in the recent past since changed with now the convicts being more than those on remand. Statistics obtained from the Prisons show that there are 41,065 convicts, w

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Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years

Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to the 19th century when it was first introduced by missionaries. We dig into this storied past in this timeline of events,

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Shockwaves in Uganda as Capt. Francis Babu Exposes Dark Truth Behind Foreign Sanctions

Shockwaves in Uganda as Capt. Francis Babu Exposes Dark Truth Behind Foreign Sanctions

Former Minister of State for Housing,Capt. Francis Babu has raised concerns over the potential fallout from sanctions imposed on Ugandan security officers by foreign countries. During a discussion held earlier today at NTV, Babu expressed his reservations about

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How Zaake torture threw security officers in the eye of the storm

How Zaake torture threw security officers in the eye of the storm

What started as a show of might by the military and the police against Mityana MP Francis Zaake in Mityana District in 2020 has thrown senior police and military officers in the eye of the storm. The four police officers, whom court found to have been involved in the torture of MP Zaake,

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US ‘Welcome Corps’ Helps Resettle LGBTQ+ Refugees Fleeing Crackdowns Against Gay People

US ‘Welcome Corps’ Helps Resettle LGBTQ+ Refugees Fleeing Crackdowns Against Gay People

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cabrel Ngounou’s life in Cameroon quickly unraveled after neighbors caught the teenager with his boyfriend. A crowd surrounded his boyfriend’s house and beat him. When Ngounou’s family learned of the relationship, they kicked him out. He fled — alone and with little mo

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Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy

Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy

Kazo District is experiencing a transformative period as efforts to uplift its people from a subsistence economy to a money economy gain momentum. In her latest statement, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi highlighted key initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, with a special focus on coffee farming

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Tanzanian-made aircraft begin operations

Tanzanian-made aircraft begin operations

The first three aircraft manufactured in Tanzania, known as the Skyleader 600, have officially begun operations both domestically and beyond. This significant milestone was announced by the Director of Airplanes Africa Limited (AAL), Mr David Grolig, following the arrival of the first Sk

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The unending struggles of KCCA leadership

The unending struggles of KCCA leadership

First, it claimed the scalp of Jennifer Musisi, who at the time seemed to be permanent furniture at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).  After, Erias Lukwago, the City Lord Mayor, went lyrical, singing his heart out after the exit of his biggest nemesis at the City Hall. When M

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