The silent crisis of air pollution in Kampala
Kampala is projected to experience a population surge of at least 58 percent, growing from approximately four million to seven million by 2035, as detailed in the World P...
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Improve school standards
A recent admission by the state minister of education in charge of primary education, Joyce Kaducu, that more than 50 percent of the schools with boarding facilities do n...
Tents come to the rescue of learners battered by floods
As schools opened for the third term on Monday, flood-affected schools in Ntoroko District faced significant disruptions, with some relocating and conducting classes in t...
Coffee farming gaining traction in Bukedi region
For decades, Bukedi sub-region in Eastern Uganda was primarily known for cotton cultivation. However, fluctuating prices led farmers to abandon cotton in search of more v...
Activists push for non-custodial alternatives for minor offenses
Human rights activists have called for the implementation of non-custodial sentences to address Uganda’s prison congestion. The Commissioner of Prisons, Mr Apollo Baker...
Don’t blame us for high fees, private schools say
Private school administrators have responded to mounting public outcry over what is perceived as unduly high tuition fees, attributing the costs to operational expenses...
Thirsty Eagles circle scarred Vipers
With their backs against the wall, sixt-time league winners Vipers face a do-or-die moment as they prepare for a crucial showdown with Baker Mbowa's rejuvenated Express o...
Teenager arrested after aborting twins
Police in the Kiira region have confirmed the arrest of a 15-year-old girl from Budondo Ward in Jinja City for allegedly procuring an abortion. The juvenile suspect is cu...
EAC court resumes operations after 4-month break
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) kicked off its September session in Arusha this week after taking a break since May due to lack of funding. The judges started w...
Religion, politics still fuelling violent extremism in Uganda– report
Uganda is still at risk of violent extremism in defence of religion, ideology, and political goals, a new report released on September 18 shows. Violent extremism refers...