Govt opens up three new areas for oil exploration
The Ministry of Energy says opening up new areas will, among others, contribute to the sustainability of oil production. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development ha...
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Male breast cancer: Echiku recalls noticing a small, painless lump on his right breast
Emaritino Echiku, a 75-year-old resident of Soroti District, has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) in Kampala for the past...
Nyege Nyege festival kicks off in Jinja
The renowned Nyege Nyege International Cultural Music Festival has commenced in Jinja City, bringing with it a vibrant atmosphere and economic potential. This ninth editi...
Seven die after taxi rams into stationary cane truck in Jinja
At least seven people have been confirmed dead in a road crash that occurred along Jinja-Iganga highway in the wee hours of Thursday morning. The fatal accident occurre...
CSOs call for rationalisation of local govt, Parliament
Uganda's Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the government to reassess its approach to the ongoing rationalisation process, emphasising the need to prioritise...
Biden to bid farewell at APEC and G20 under Trump's shadow
President Joe Biden heads to South America this week for a curtain call with global leaders after over 50 years in U.S. politics, but the man he tried and failed to keep...
Kadaga, Busoga clerics clash over Nyege Nyege fete
Jinja-based Born Again pastors have joined Busoga East Diocese Bishop Paul Hannington Suubi to protest the hosting of the forthcoming Nyege Nyege Music festival in the ar...
‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’
Imagine youâre running an asset financing business in Europe and think, âWhy not give East Africa a shot?â So you do the research, find the market, and dis...
Two years later: Did dead pupil foresee Salama fire?
Rebecca Namulondo, 9, had a chilling premonition of impending doom. In an emotional revelation, Godfrey Wamunyokoli, a Mathematics and Science teacher at the Salama Schoo...
Most households in Uganda still use firewood, charcoal for cooking
Despite the deliberate effort by the government to increase electricity generation, distribution and extend cooking gas cylinders, most Ugandan households are still using...