Uganda-Kenyan border villages fuel new FGM
Uganda – Kenya border villages in Karamoja and Sebei Sub-regions are still the hotspots where girls and women are being mutilated, Monitor has learnt. The Femal...
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Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment
Kabarole District health officials report that a total of 298 people living with HIV/Aids have abandoned their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment, sparking concern ov...
Enduring through the ages: The life of Uganda’s 132-year-old Kasigaire
In the heart of Kibuku District, eastern Uganda, lies a remarkable story: Mzee Mukama Kasigaire, who is believed to be 132 years old. Despite his advanc...
Bamasaba culture, deforestation are leading to the decline of the colobus monkey
Black and white Colobus monkeys, a rare species of monkeys in the world, are on the brink of extinction in Mt Elgon National Park due to imbalu, a traditional male circum...
No love lost as NUP set out to unseat Ssemujju
Since its inception in 2020, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has turned introduction ceremonies (customary marriage) in its Buganda cradle into spaces used to spread it...
The rising sickle cell disease burden
Tracy Katusiime, 22, a teacher from Wakiso District was born with sickle cell disorder. She says she takes at least two different types of medicines every day to manage t...
Nine Abandoned Aircraft Confiscated at Entebbe Airport
(Entebbe) – The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken action by seizing nine aircraft that had been left abandoned at Entebbe International Airport. Thi...
Bundibugyo leaders seek special funding to save poor schools
The Bundibugyo District leadership is calling for affirmative action, with special funding from the central government to address critical gaps in education and infrastru...
Three guns recovered from Karamojong warriors during Museveni’s Karenga visit
The joint security forces on Saturday recovered three guns during President Museveni’s visit to Karenga District to close the Karamoja cultural event that wa...
MTN Busoga Masaza Cup Weekend Round-Up: Rain Disrupts, Kigulu, and Budiope Triumph
The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup weekend action served up a mix of drama, tight defenses, and some unexpected interruptions, as fans across the region were treated to a thrillin...