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Dr. Atwine Warns Sickle Cell Could Surpass HIV as Uganda’s Biggest Health Threat if Uncontrolled

Dr. Atwine Warns Sickle Cell Could Surpass HIV as Uganda’s Biggest Health Threat if Uncontrolled

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has issued a stark warning about the growing public health threat of sickle cell disease, cautioning that if left unchecked, it could surpass HIV in its impact on the nation’s healthcare system.The warning came during a Media Breakfast Meeting at the Ministr

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Kadaga Effect: NRM sweeps all parliamentary, district seats in 2026 elections

Kadaga Effect: NRM sweeps all parliamentary, district seats in 2026 elections

Kamuli District delivered a total NRM sweep in the 2026 elections, a victory party leaders say honours Rebecca Kadaga’s call for unity, reconciliation and continuity.First Deputy Prime Minister and Kamuli Woman MP Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga.Kamuli, Uganda: Busoga East’s Kamuli Dist

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All elections should be held on the same day

All elections should be held on the same day

On October 8, 1995, Uganda promulgated a brand new Constitution. The first general election under the new constitution was held in 1996.The presidential elections were conducted on May 9, and the parliamentary elections were held on June 27. The elections for local councils were held in 19

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Uganda: NRM's Turyamureeba Secures Second Term As Kitagwenda Town Council Chairperson

Uganda: NRM's Turyamureeba Secures Second Term As Kitagwenda Town Council Chairperson

Patrick Turyamureeba Payi has been re-elected as the Chairperson of Kitagwenda Town Council for a second term, securing a decisive victory in the just-concluded polls.Turyamureeba, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, was officially declared winner by the District Returning

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Airlines And Bamuturaki Come To Bite As She Steps Down

Airlines And Bamuturaki Come To Bite As She Steps Down

The Uganda Airlines stands straight as one of Uganda’s loss making Government Entities with losses of around Shs230billions despite the huge capitation just like the New Vision which is also swimming in losses for the last four years.Issues of mismanagement and incompetence at the Nation

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NOBODY LISTENED: Joel Ssenyonyi’s Alarms Over Uganda Airlines And Bamuturaki Come To Bite As She Steps Down

NOBODY LISTENED: Joel Ssenyonyi’s Alarms Over Uganda Airlines And Bamuturaki Come To Bite As She Steps Down

The Uganda Airlines stands straight as one of Uganda’s loss making Government Entities with losses of around Shs230billions despite the huge capitation just like the New Vision which is also swimming in losses for the last four years.Issues of mismanagement and incompetence at the Nation

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Bamuturaki exit: Fired airline staff to be rehired, whistleblowers rewarded

Bamuturaki exit: Fired airline staff to be rehired, whistleblowers rewarded

Reports indicate that former airline staff members who were dismissed during the tenure of outgoing CEO will be rehired.Fresh staff restructuring is expected at Uganda Airlines after the exit of CEO Jenifer Mabuturaki.Reports indicate that former airline staff members who were dismi

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Museveni Pushes Alternative Justice Systems as Judiciary Faces Backlog

Museveni Pushes Alternative Justice Systems as Judiciary Faces Backlog

President Yoweri Museveni has urged judicial officers to prioritise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms as a way of addressing Uganda’s long-standing case backlog. Museveni said judges must actively manage cases and guide litigants towards appropriate resolution mechanisms, noting t

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Sarah Bateta Okwi Appointed Acting MTN Mobile Money CEO as Richard Yego Steps Down

Sarah Bateta Okwi Appointed Acting MTN Mobile Money CEO as Richard Yego Steps Down

MTN Mobile Money Uganda has announced a major leadership transition, with Chief Finance Officer Sarah Bateta Okwi appointed Acting Managing Director and CEO, following the decision by Richard Yego to step down from his role.According to official communication from the company, Yego will ex

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Uganda: Parliament Reduced to a Rubber Stamp Under Executive Dominance - Egesa

Uganda: Parliament Reduced to a Rubber Stamp Under Executive Dominance - Egesa

Political and business strategist Ronald Egesa says Uganda's democratic institutions have steadily lost their authority, with Parliament reduced to a ceremonial body operating under overwhelming executive control.Egesa argues that the prolonged consolidation of power in the presidency has

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