Who will rescue Bukedi from the jaws of poverty?
The 2024 census puts Bukedi Sub-region’s population at 2,376,744, with women (1,206,825) outnumbering men (1,169,919). Tororo (609,117), Busia (412,018), Pallisa (330,9...
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Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years
Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to...
Gashumba is spoiling things for Uganda’s Banyarwanda
Initially, the Banyarwanda were Banyarwanda. But now we hear people describing themselves as âUgandans of Rwandan originâ. Where did this come from? I am second...
Rwanda says DRC refused to sign deal to ease M23 conflict
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said on Saturday his Congolese counterpart had refused to sign an agreed deal to help resolve the M23 rebel conflict in east...
Govt pushes for mercury free options for artisanal miners
The government has renewed its call to phase out the use of mercury among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners (ASGM), citing severe health risks and environmental pollu...
Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness
At 10:22am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. The court clerk calls for the case file. Assistant DPP Samali Wakooli cites the legal representation fo...
Apologize or leave Uganda, Gen Muhoozi tells US ambassador in escalating row
Uganda’s first son and miliary chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has told America’s ambassador William Popp to apologize to veteran President Museveni or depart the East...
Katanga houseboy told me about domestic abuse - witness
At 10:22am, presiding Judge Isaac Muwata walks into the courtroom. The court clerk calls for the case file. Assistant DPP Samali Wakooli cites the legal representation fo...
Ugandans living longer - census report
The 2024 National Population and Housing Census final report released yesterday reveals some interesting figures. The report shows Ugandans are living longer with average...
78 drown after boat capsizes in Congo's Lake Kivu
At least 78 people drowned when a boat carrying 278 passengers capsized in Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, a provincial governor said. Re...