Search Results

Uganda’s Prisons 3 Times Over Capacity

Uganda’s Prisons 3 Times Over Capacity

(Kampala) – Uganda’s prisons are operating at 363.6% of their intended capacity, with 76,244 inmates occupying facilities built to hold only 20,996, according to the 2023/24 Justice Law and Order (JLOS) report released at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo.Commissioner General of Pris

Ultimate Uganda

Nakaseke care unit gives babies chance to survive

Nakaseke care unit gives babies chance to survive

The intense labour pains a mother endures during childbirth often transform into overwhelming joy the moment she holds her healthy newborn in her arms. However, for some mothers, this joy is cut short when healthcare providers recommend that the baby be placed in the Neonatal Intensive C

Ultimate Uganda

Bobi Wine Claims Election Malpractices in Kisoro

Bobi Wine Claims Election Malpractices in Kisoro

(Buikwe) – Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, visited Buikwe District this week, continuing his National Unity Platform (NUP) countrywide tour while addressing his followers on the principles of justice, freedom, and resilience in Uganda. Wine emphasized his vision f

Ultimate Uganda

Japanese Princess Yuriko dies aged 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko dies aged 101

Japanese Princess Yuriko has died aged 101 after her health deteriorated recently, palace officials said.Yuriko was the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito’s brother and the oldest member of the imperial family. She died on Friday at a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Ultimate Uganda

Dealing with doubts in relationships

Dealing with doubts in relationships

When doubts and suspicions arise in a relationship, they often bring confusion, worry, and even guilt. It may feel uncomfortable to confront your partner with concerns, especially if you are unsure whether they are valid. However, suppressing these feelings rarely resolves them and can lead

Ultimate Uganda

Speaker Among rallies states to fast-track EAC integration

Speaker Among rallies states to fast-track EAC integration

Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has issued a rallying cry to fellow leaders in East African Community (EAC) member states to fulfil their obligations to the bloc, stressing that unity is crucial for achieving the long-elusive goal of integration. Speaking at the 18th meeting

Ultimate Uganda

URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

URA, BAT move to tighten noose against contraband boosts DTS

The British American Tobacco team led by Chris Achola, Cluster Head BAT East and Southern Africa met with URA to identify ways on curbing illicit trade in cigarettes in the East African region. During the meeting held at URA headquarters, Nakawa BAT proposed different ways through which

Ultimate Uganda

Ugandan film lands global fellowship

Ugandan film lands global fellowship

A Ugandan movie is promising to make film lovers turn their eyes and attention to the Pearl of Africa if its potential cast is confirmed. Mr Otim, a movie by filmmaker Isaac Oboth, lists Winston Duke, Brian Ogola, Daniel Kaluya, Melvin Alusa, Forest Whitaker, Ntare Guma, Esteri Tebandeke, Pa

Ultimate Uganda

Life is good, says 99-year-old former magistrate and medic

Life is good, says 99-year-old former magistrate and medic

The lively atmosphere at Hajj Hussein Ssengendo’s home in Masaka City’s suburb of Soweto, is a reflection of a man who has lived his life to the fullest. The home has all that an ageing senior citizen should have for life to move on. “At this age of 99, I actually have nothing

Ultimate Uganda

‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

Imagine you’re running an asset financing business in Europe and think, “Why not give East Africa a shot?” So you do the research, find the market, and discover real potential.  That’s how Mogo Uganda, an asset-financing tech company, landed in Kampala.  The

Ultimate Uganda