Fire burns Islamic school dormitory in Wakiso
Police are investigating the cause of a fire that burnt a girls’ dormitory at Bilal Islamic Institute, Kakiri Campus in Wakiso District. The Thursday 8pm inferno left s...
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A guide for growing green gram
Green gram is a leguminous crop that is widely cultivated in Uganda and several Asian countries. Green gram is a source of protein, fibre, iron, and vitamin C and has man...
Why you must always test your soil
In the early stages, Uganda's soils were considered fertile and little was done to improve productivity in a systematic way. However it was soon realised that crop yields...
Can you really be independent in a relationship?
Yesterday, Uganda celebrated its 62nd independence anniversary, a time that always fills me with nostalgia for the more innocent days of my childhood. Those celebrations...
Soroti hospital staff, two others arrested over gas cylinder theft
One Soroti Regional Referral Hospital staff and two other community members have been arrested over allegedly stealing a gas cylinder. According to principal hospital adm...
What Katanga's sister told court during cross-examination
Time check, 10:36am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. Court clerk calls for Henry Katanga murder file. Assistant Director of Public Prosecution (DPP...
Cranes must seize moment
In a clash reminiscent of two neighbors vying to prove who is king of the hill, Uganda finds itself under the spotlight with everything to play for. As they host the gr...
Naro intensifies banana value addition research
The National Banana Research Programme (NBRP) under National Agricultural Research Organisation (Naro) situated at Kawanda is working with private processors of products...
High yielding jackfruit give hope to farmers
Jackfruit, whose scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam, has potential to reduce food and nutrition insecurity for both rural and urban communities in various pa...
Why Kenya president is walking a tight rope on deputy's ouster bid
Embattled Kenyan Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday made a last-ditch attempt to block an impeachment vote against him in the National Assembly, with more...