At 62: Singapore innovates, Uganda struggles with waste
The 62nd independence event is happening when Uganda’s economy is ailing with a worsening trade deficit at $ 247.93 million as of June 2024. This is in addition to pro...
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Why convicts now outnumber remandees
Previously, the prisons had more inmates on remand than the convicts serving their various sentences. But the trajectory has in the recent past since changed with now the...
After Haiti suffers fresh gang massacre, what's behind the escalating violence?
A gruesome hours-long gang attack in Haiti a couple of days ago left dozens dead, torching homes and cars, while forcing thousands more to run for their lives, in the lat...
From corporate to self -employment
Transitioning from a corporate job to self-employment is bold and challenging. Stella Mugera: Pursuing passion Despite her fulfilling role as an economics policy analys...
Naro intensifies banana value addition research
The National Banana Research Programme (NBRP) under National Agricultural Research Organisation (Naro) situated at Kawanda is working with private processors of products...
High yielding jackfruit give hope to farmers
Jackfruit, whose scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam, has potential to reduce food and nutrition insecurity for both rural and urban communities in various pa...
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...
How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain
At about 5.45am, Lawrence Waka drives his delivery van—a Probox—from Kamdini Town centre to Atura Landing Site. It is at this former ferry docking site, located 12km...
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...