For decades, Bukedi sub-region in Eastern Uganda was primarily known for cotton cultivation. However, fluctuating prices led farmers to abandon cotton in search of more viable alternatives. During the launch of the Bukedi Strategic Development Plan, leaders outlined coffee and cocoa as c
Ugandan scientists have launched a Shs9.8 billion study to develop a vaccine for the deadly Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). The two-year study, which is already underway, is being conducted by researchers from the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and the Medical Research
Guest column: Providing Assistance for Suicide Prevention EffortsWorkers answer calls at Via Link, a crisis support line serving 10 parishes in the New Orleans area, back in 2018.Rising Suicide Rates Demand Action As Louisiana grapples with the tragic loss of 726 individuals to suicide in 20
In exciting news for Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts, the highly anticipated sixth installment, GTA 6, is officially scheduled for release in autumn 2025.Take-Two Interactive , the publisher, has reiterated its commitment to launching GTA 6 in mid-late 2025, according to a recent Securities and Exchang
On Bulabira 2 Road in Najjera, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, a group of workers plant new seedlings in a bamboo nursery bed. Another group is busy loading and offloading briquettes made from bamboo trees. The workers are under Divine Bamboo Group Ltd founded by Ms Divine Nabaweesi.
Uganda has solidified its position as a hub for water and sanitation management in Africa by signing a historic host agreement with the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). The agreement establishes the African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA) in Uganda, marking a sig
The Nabagereka Development Foundation, spearheaded by the Nabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, continues its mission of reviving cultural values and traditions through its latest initiative, “Obuntu Bulamu” (Humanity). Established in 2000 to foster the positive cultural values of the Buganda
In a recent announcement, developer 333Studios revealed that they will be launching an enhanced version of their upcoming survival horror game, Retrieval , specifically designed for the PS5 Pro. The game promises to deliver an immersive and chilling experience with improved graphics and a higher fra
The PlayStation Vita exclusive title, Freedom Wars, is getting a second chance at success with a remastered version set to release on current platforms early next year. New Release on Multiple Platforms Originally developed by Dimps and published by Sony in 2014, Bandai Namco will now be handling t
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
