Medical emergencies in football: A call for reform in safety awareness
The Uganda football fraternity is mourning the death of assistant referee Peter Kabugo who collapsed around the 72nd minute of the Uganda Premier League game between SC V...
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Petition seeks end to military officers in civilian roles
The appointment of military serving officers into civilian roles has been challenged before the Constitutional Court in Kampala. The petitioners led by the Makerere Unive...
VIDEO: New details of how govt slept on job ahead of Kiteezi dumpsite collapse
On October 4, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) published in this newspaper a “notice of intended application for licence†for the development of the...
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...
Prison bans visits as Nakasongola mpox cases hit 24
Mpox cases have hit 24 in Nakasongola, up from 18 reported on October 3, prompting the district authorities to ban prison visits. The district accounts for nearly half of...
Our returns are in their own orbit, says NSS boss
As I get my 20 minutes in, the door swings open, and in walks Patrick Ayota with a fascinating blend of fluster and composure, wrapped in a chic black suit that somehow m...
Twin fires deal Kalangala heavy blow
The first fire, whose cause is still under police investigation, destroyed more than 70 semi-permanent houses on Tuesday. A second fire, believed to have been sparked by...
Uganda unveils 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant
A single flooding incident at Isimba Hydropower Plant in August 2022, plunged Uganda into darkness. The incident, which resulted in the emergency shutdown of the 183MW Is...
On contraceptive misuse among university students
Health education  Nowadays, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are increasingly being used as “a daily meal†by young women, especially in universities...
Ask the Mechanic: What should be in a car first aid kit?
As far as I know the law insists all cars carry a first aid kit but does not stipulate what should be in it. So, aside from the law, what would you advise? JK Hello JK, e...