Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise
Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space. Below are some of...
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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence
According to the National Library of Medicine, research, biomedical informatics and the world's largest biomedical online library, the Covid-19 imposed restrictions led t...
Family of maid who died in Saudi Arabia awarded Shs250m
The family of a Ugandan woman who died and was secretly buried in Saudi Arabia where she worked as a domestic maid was yesterday awarded Shs250 million in damages. High C...
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...
Sebei farmers switch to barley growing to boost profits
Farmers in Sebei Sub-region are switching to barley growing in search of better profits. Some of the farmers have since abandoned Irish potatoes for barley growing, which...
Minister Katumba asks roadside vendors to vacate
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has warned roadside vendors about pedestrian walkways, urging them to vacate the areas to ensure smooth tr...
Major Headache for Museveni as MPs Reveal How UGX 20 Billion Was Lost in His UPDF Food Project
MPs were left in shock after learning that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) mismanaged Shs29.8 billion allocated in August 2022 for a food production initiativ...
Peeling the nutritional power of onions
In the world of nutrition, the humble onion is often overshadowed by flashier superfoods. However, this everyday kitchen staple is a potent ally for health and wellness...
A hand to hear: Using sign language to bridge the gap
The Deaf Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of sign language, promote inclusivity and recognise the contributions of the deaf commun...
Over 500 families face displacement due to rising Lake Albert water levels
More than 500 families residing along the shores of Lake Albert in Hoima District are on the verge of displacement due to rising water levels, mirroring the devastating f...