Concern as Katakwi tops in GBV cases
District leaders in eastern Uganda’s Katakwi District have expressed concern over the rising prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) among marrieds and teenagers. A r...
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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 to equip schools with computers, says Baryomunsi
Government plans to equip all public secondary schools with computers as a way of promoting digital transformation and effective teaching in the country, ICT minister Dr...
More than $800 million pledged for mpox response, African CDC says
Over $800 million has been pledged to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for its fight against a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency's h...
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...
What other players give savers eager to grow money
If you had Shs100m in savings, where would you invest it? Would you consider safety first or simply dive into government bonds, or venture into stocks? Maybe your hard-ea...
ROT IN BANKS! DFCU Bank on spot for forcing client to repay 13year mortgage loan in 2years, refuses to hand over his property titles
A client has accused DFCU Bank of forcing him to pay their initial 13 year mortgage loan in only two and a half years but only to hold onto his property titles.
Water ministry cries out again for funds to desilt River Nyamwamba
The Ministry of Water and Environment is seeking Shs135 billion from the government to fund desilting and flood protection measures along River Nyamwamba in Kasese Distri...
Kisaka sacking was just a matter of time
The sacking of Ms Dorothy Kisaka as executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was not a surprise to many Ugandans. Critics say it had only been a ma...
US to donate 1 million mpox vaccine doses to halt outbreak in Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the donation of 1 million mpox vaccine doses and at least $500 million to African countries to support their response to the...