‘We are proof that cancer can be cured’
Despite significant medical advancement globally, cancer continues to be a leading cause of death among children in Uganda. The complexities of diagnosis, treatment and a...
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The legacy of Kato Lubwama: A journey of art and identity
Conrad Saabwe Lubwama, born on June 6, 1998, carries the weight of his father’s legacy while etching his path in the creative industry. His father, the late Paul Kato L...
Govt targets to triple tourism arrivals to 3.8 million in 10 years
Government, under the Tourism Policy for Uganda, will seek to more than triple annual tourism earnings in the next 10 years. The policy, which forms the bedrock of govern...
Mpox cases double, Kampala metropolitan area hit hardest
The number of confirmed Mpox cases in the country has doubled in eight days, statistics from the Ministry of Health show. As of September 17, the cumulative number of con...
Teachers appeal for govt scholarships to pursue degrees
Teachers in Namutumba District are appealing to the government for scholarships to pursue degrees. In 2019, the government introduced a transformative teacher policy that...
Scientists launch Shs9.8 billion Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever vaccine study
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...
Kyambogo University to Operate Without Lecturers Over UGX 6.7 Billion Debt
(Kampala) – Uganda’s academic powerhouse, Kyambogo University, is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The venerable institution, home to countless ambitious m...
PRIMEHow Facebook investment club has amassed Shs749m
Traditionally, investment clubs were small, community-based groups that met regularly to discuss opportunities and pool their resources into low-risk ventures. Today, thi...
How more conferences will boost our economy
Briefly tell us about yourself.I have been the chief executive officer of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) for the last eight years. I started as the first female C...
Uganda has navigated post-Covid-19 recovery well, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund has said Uganda has navigated post-Covid-19 recovery well due to sound macroeconomic policies.The country’s economic recovery, the IMF n...