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Cancer survivor Nalugo preaches healthy living

Cancer survivor Nalugo preaches healthy living

At 15, Rinet Nalugo Musana noticed small, painless lumps beneath the skin around her neck. Uncertain of their cause, she carried on with life, confused yet undisturbed by the lumps. As she grew older, however, she began experiencing recurring bouts of malaria and developed a persiste

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Using prosthetic bras can boost survivor confidence

Using prosthetic bras can boost survivor confidence

More than 80 percent of women seeking treatment for breast cancer in Uganda are diagnosed at a late stage of the disease. According to Global Cancer Statistics 2022, breast cancer accounts for about 23.3 percent of all cancers in women, making it the second most common cancer among women in

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Now’s a good time to stop looking back in anger at the colonial era

Now’s a good time to stop looking back in anger at the colonial era

This year’s Independence Day, celebrated yesterday, is more special than usual. Although the British declared Buganda a protectorate of the crown in 1894, it was not until the defeat of Omukama Kabalega of Bunyoro in 1899 that a tipping point in the subjugation of the existing pre-colon

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Mpox cases double, Kampala metropolitan area hit hardest

Mpox cases double, Kampala metropolitan area hit hardest

The number of confirmed Mpox cases in the country has doubled in eight days, statistics from the Ministry of Health show. As of September 17, the cumulative number of confirmed cases reached 22, up from 11 cases recorded by September 10, the Ministry reported in an update on Wednesday ni

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How more conferences will boost our economy

How more conferences will boost our economy

Briefly tell us about yourself.I have been the chief executive officer of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) for the last eight years. I started as the first female CEO of this association. When I took over, I was the youngest person to hold this position.We started the association with

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NMG introduces special desk for climate change

NMG introduces special desk for climate change

The year 2023 was confirmed as the warmest on record, with the average global temperature reaching 1.45°C, according to a World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) report.  This alarming increase in global warming is largely attributed to human-induced climate change, further exacerbated

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ALEXANDRA SHULMAN The It Dress that can soon turn into a Past-It Dress

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN The It Dress that can soon turn into a Past-It Dress

The dangers of the It Dress are illustrated by the sad collapse of The Vampire’s Wife clothing brand. Only a year ago the label, designed by ex-model Susie Cave, was one of the most high profile in the world.Her signature dress, with its basic structure

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Surprising detail missing from Prince Archie's birth certificate resurfaces

Surprising detail missing from Prince Archie's birth certificate resurfaces

Eagle-eyed royal fans were quick to spot an unusual detail about Archie Harrison's birth certificate following his arrival on 6 May 2019 at the Portland HospitalFans spotted something unusual about Archie's birth certificateNot much has been seen o

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Prince Harry slammed by royal fans after Nigeria move as King Charles urged to step in

Prince Harry slammed by royal fans after Nigeria move as King Charles urged to step in

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to Nigeria has been likened to a royal tour, even though they are no longer working royals.Schofield talks about Harry and Meghan visiting NigeriaPrince Harry

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I scored 34 goals in a season as Manchester United's No.9 - but I didn't enjoy it

I scored 34 goals in a season as Manchester United's No.9 - but I didn't enjoy it

Wayne Rooney recounted his experiences leading the line for Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United in the late noughties.Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney during their time at United.Often in football, the statistics don't tell

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