Why poor people need insurance more than the rich
When you talk about insurance, what runs through the minds of many Ugandans, is an imaginary image of a wealthy person, cushioning his property or the health of his famil...
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Explained: Young Ugandans prone to death by suicide
The National Population and Housing Census 2024 report shows that Uganda has recorded 272,271 suicidal thoughts and attempts in the last 10 years, with children of 10 to...
All Teachers to Get Phased Pay Raise – Museveni
KAMPALA – President Museveni has told public school teachers across Uganda that the government remains committed to enhancing their salaries, but the increase will be i...
Senior four candidates start exams
Anxiety looms large across the country as the first cohort of Senior Four candidates under the new Lower Secondary Curriculum starts exams today. The curriculum came into...
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...
Why Ugandans can't build good homes
Ugandans are too broke to build a decent house, with only three in 10 able to acquire land, buy construction materials, and pay for labour to construct one. Ms Judith Nab...
'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'
You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Col...
Mozambique votes in tense election likely to see ruling party win
Mozambique votes on Wednesday in a tense general election highly likely to deliver victory to the ruling party, Frelimo, which has governed the Southern African nation si...
Experts want climate change campaigns to include agriculture
As the world faces the rising effects of climate change, there is an urgent need to rally the population and governments towards promoting environmentally friendly farmin...