Kigezi crumbles under weight of high TB cases
Authorities in Kigezi have said cases of tuberculosis (TB) are still high in the sub-region despite several interventions by the government and development partners to co...
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Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House
The White House’s address may be 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, but the real road to the presidency runs through the state of Pennsylvania, the biggest prize among the elect...
How to control papaya mealybug
Pawpaw, also known as papaya (Carica papaya) is a popular fruit in Uganda known for its abundant supply of vitamins, dietary fibre and minerals. It is mainly eaten fresh...
Businessman found dead in Bushenyi hotel
Police in Bushenyi District are investigating circumstances under which a renowned local businessman was found dead in a hotel room. According to police, 54-year-old Bush...
Charity body seeks funds to sponsor university students
The Muhaire Education Trust Fund (METF) has called upon well-wishers and philanthropists to join it in funding the education of needy students across the country. Speakin...
Poor living longer, rich dying younger
In a tale of two lifestyles and mixed fortunes, some richer Ugandans are dying earlier while their poorer counterparts are living longer. Our analysis of two separate rep...
Residents Clash with Police Over Delayed Katete Bridge Repairs in Mbarara
This morning in Mbarara City, residents clashed with police during a protest over the long wait for repairs to Katete Bridge. The bridge, which has been in bad shape for...
Govt to equip schools with computers, says Baryomunsi
Government plans to equip all public secondary schools with computers as a way of promoting digital transformation and effective teaching in the country, ICT minister Dr...
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 s...
Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low
Uganda's tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87...