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Why Ugandans can't build good homes

Why Ugandans can't build good homes

Ugandans are too broke to build a decent house, with only three in 10 able to acquire land, buy construction materials, and pay for labour to construct one. Ms Judith Nabakooba, the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, said the low income earned by Ugandans both in urban an

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Sheebah Karungi: The singer turned entrepreneur – A look at her impressive investments

Sheebah Karungi: The singer turned entrepreneur – A look at her impressive investments

Today marks ‘Sheebah Karungi’s Day’ as she prepares to host her Nenyanzi Concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval to celebrate 15 years in the music industry.In a recent interview, Sheebah stated that 80% of her achievements in life have come from music, whil

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Should landlords limit the number of tenants?

Should landlords limit the number of tenants?

When Linda Namugerwa, a landlord in Nakawa, Kampala, rented a two-bedroom house to a family of five, she didn’t anticipate the challenges that would arise. The family soon brought in additional relatives, swelling the total number of occupants to nine. Within a few months, the incr

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Retired civil servant gives hope, education to children with hearing impairment

Retired civil servant gives hope, education to children with hearing impairment

Many children with hearing impairment in villages across Bukedi Sub-region face significant challenges in accessing education. In response to this need, 70-year-old Sam Kateu, a retired civil servant who once worked as a procurement officer at the Ministry of Works, established Kavule Pa

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Hundreds Mourn NUP’s Jolly Mugisha in Mbarara

Hundreds Mourn NUP’s Jolly Mugisha in Mbarara

Hundreds of mourners gathered at All Saints Church in Mbarara to bid farewell to Jolly Mugisha, the National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for the western region. Mugisha passed away on Monday after spending four weeks in a coma at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. She was 63 years old.

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California Tenants to Benefit from Positive Rental Payment Reporting

California Tenants to Benefit from Positive Rental Payment Reporting

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 2747, offering a financial boost to renters who maintain timely rental payments. New Legislation for Positive Credit Reports Landlords in California will now have the option to report positive rental payment information to credit bur

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Councilors approve new market rates for Soroti City market

Councilors approve new market rates for Soroti City market

Soroti City councilors have approved new rental charges for Soroti Central Market, aiming to resolve ongoing disputes between city authorities and vendors. During a special council meeting at city hall today, councilors agreed that vendors should begin paying the new rates to generate re

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EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees

EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has asked the government to stop funding top schools that continue to charge excessive school fees. Ms Susan Nambatya, the EOC research associate, who yesterday spoke at the release of findings of a study on fees charged by government and private

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Enhancing love for Mathematics through CBC in Ugandan schools

Enhancing love for Mathematics through CBC in Ugandan schools

Mathematics has long been perceived as a challenging subject by many students and adults, despite its undeniable importance in everyday life and various professional fields. This negative perception often begins at an early age, leading to a lifelong aversion to the subject. However, with th

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Navigating May-December Online Romance Dilemma: Advice for Confused Hearts

Navigating May-December Online Romance Dilemma: Advice for Confused Hearts

In today's fast-paced world, online relationships have become increasingly common, blurring the lines of age, distance, and conventional norms. Here are some heartfelt stories and advice from Dear Abby that shed light on the complexities of modern love.

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