The unending struggles of KCCA leadership
First, it claimed the scalp of Jennifer Musisi, who at the time seemed to be permanent furniture at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). After, Erias Lukwago, t...
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Kiteezi tragedy: Survivors struggle with loss, relocation plans
The Kiteezi landfill tragedy is a few days shy of a two-months anniversary. The grief is still too raw for survivors and bereaved families. The gut-wrenching calamity bef...
MPs slam CDF Muhoozi on the floor
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba's conduct on social media became a subject of debate on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday as opposition MPs ca...
Speak up against domestic violence
September 5 will always be remembered as the day Uganda lost one of her sports giants Rebecca Cheptegei, a promising young athlete and runner. Cheptegei’s death was not...
Uganda loses Shs4.4 trillion to un-commercialised waste
The collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which led to the deaths of over 35 people, numerous injuries, and the destruction of several homes, stands as one of the most catast...
Lukwago halts alternative land acquisition for waste management over report
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has has issued a directive halting the acquisition of alternative land for waste management. “I hereby invoke the powers of the Offi...
Who is to blame for a spike in road crashes?
Police and other stakeholders have expressed concern over the rising number of road accidents in recent months that have claimed several lives and left others injured. Si...
Portland Nonprofit Steps in to Save Elderly Woman's Home After Fire Tragedy
Portland, Oregon - Community Support for Teresa Walton Teresa Walton, a lifelong Portland resident, made the difficult decision to downsize to a smaller home in the south...
PRIME Rebecca Cheptegei’s death: Why danger lurks for athletes in troubled unions
On Thursday morning, the world woke up to the news of the death of top Ugandan marathoner, 33-year-old Rebecca Cheptegei, who had been undergoing treatment at the Moi Tea...
20 movies that are guaranteed to make you cry
Sometimes all you need is a good cry, and movies have the power to do that. While viewers love light-hearted content that makes them laugh, they equally love being put th...