Measles breaks out in 42 districts
The Health Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that 42 districts in the country have reported an outbreak of measles. Dr Aceng told health officials and district l...
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Ssenyonyi wants probe into Shs550b Atiak sugar deal
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Mr Joel Ssenyonyi, has tasked the government to conduct a comprehensive audit to establish how Shs553.71 billion that has be...
What to do when a fuel tanker explodes
The high death toll from the fuel tanker fire at Kigogwa Trading Centre has raised concern about the lack of awareness among Ugandans regarding safety protocols in accide...
Families deal with losses after Kigogwa tanker explosion
A teenager who died while trying to rescue children who were caught up in the Kigogwa fuel tanker blaze has been described as selfless. Joseph Muwonge, 19, chose not to...
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...
Cancer survivor Nalugo preaches healthy living
At 15, Rinet Nalugo Musana noticed small, painless lumps beneath the skin around her neck. Uncertain of their cause, she carried on with life, confused yet undisturbed by...
Mutesa vs Obote’s style, and a silly column for the 62nd
By this time 62 years ago, Ugandans were getting down to the business of being independent, and the big men were rubbing their hands, relishing the opportunity to be chie...
Kigogwa fuel tanker explosion: What we know so far
At least 10 bodies had by Tuesday evening been recovered from the scene of a fuel tanker explosion at Kigogwa Town on Kampala-Bombo road in Wakiso District. Another perso...
Parliament summons Finance, AG over Roko’s Shs260b bailout
Two years after government voted to invest more than Shs266 billion in Roko Construction Company, concerns are growing that if not closely monitored, this may turn into a...
Uganda demands more support to host refugees
The Ugandan government has presented a set of demands to the international community, including funding agencies, in response to the increasing burden of hosting refugees...