Govt pushes for mercury free options for artisanal miners
The government has renewed its call to phase out the use of mercury among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners (ASGM), citing severe health risks and environmental pollu...
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Never feel bad about being single
We are about to enter the holiday season, where the court of public opinion will have you believe that it is the worst time to be single. Contrary to what most people may...
US ‘Welcome Corps’ Helps Resettle LGBTQ+ Refugees Fleeing Crackdowns Against Gay People
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cabrel Ngounou’s life in Cameroon quickly unraveled after neighbors caught the teenager with his boyfriend. A crowd surrounded his boyfriend’s...
Museveni wants law to regulate moneylenders
President Museveni has vowed to crack down on exploitative money lenders, who he said take advantage of ignorant and desperate people . The President said his government...
Among, Tayebwa accused of bias as bill to elect LoP is tabled
A section of legislators have accused the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, of being biased in the selection of matters handled by...
Over 700 benefit from free surgeries in Ankole Sub-region
Over 700 life changing minor surgeries were carried out on people in the Ankole Sub-region by the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) in collaboration with Kampala I...
The unending struggles of KCCA leadership
First, it claimed the scalp of Jennifer Musisi, who at the time seemed to be permanent furniture at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). After, Erias Lukwago, t...
Govt plans to criminalise disrespect of elders
The government is planning to introduce a law that will ensure young people respect and take advice from older persons, a minister has said. State Minister for Older Pers...
Policeman detained for defiling primary six girl
A policeman in the Eastern district of Kamuli has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old primary six pupil in Kisozi Village, Buzaaya County. The victimâ...
Where are Uganda’s green jobs?
Resty Namata began her career at Kiteezi Landfill as a sorter earning about Shs7,000, and eventually advanced to a picker, earning at least Shs10,000 daily. But more than...