Japan grants Shs1.3b to boost Uganda’s health services
The Embassy of Japan on Thursday gave Uganda a grant of more than Shs1.3 billion to strengthen her emergency and disaster prevention systems. The funding is being avai...
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Mao calls for improved democracy, urges Ugandans to drive change
Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister, Mr Nobert Mao, has warned that the state of democracy in Uganda is unsatisfactory and called on citizens to demand for better...
China and Africa on the journey of modernization
Themed “Joining Hands to advance Modernization and build a High-Level China-Africa Community with a Shared Future,” the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Coope...
Activists push for non-custodial alternatives for minor offenses
Human rights activists have called for the implementation of non-custodial sentences to address Uganda’s prison congestion. The Commissioner of Prisons, Mr Apollo Baker...
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 re...
Religion, politics still fuelling violent extremism in Uganda– report
Uganda is still at risk of violent extremism in defence of religion, ideology, and political goals, a new report released on September 18 shows. Violent extremism refers...
Open Letter to Professor Ssentongo: Addressing Inappropriate Remarks About Eric Joseph Sakwa
Dear Professor Jimmy Ssentongo, As a cultural institution representing the Bamasaba people, we have received a complaint from one of our clan members, Eric Joseph Sakwa...
Local Farmers Shine at Annual Harvest to Home Dinner Fundraiser
Guests gather at Wallace State for the annual Harvest to Home Dinner, a showcase of haute-cuisine featuring local agricultural bounty. Supporting Our Farmers Agriplex dir...
Preventing Suicide: Resources and Support Programs Making a Difference in Louisiana
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...
Innovative Egg Harbor Township Teacher Unveils New Robot to Enhance Students' Skills
In a bid to enhance students' computer programming skills, Ed Brower, a career and technical education teacher at Egg Harbor Township High School, dedicated three summers...