Uganda’s betting companies withhold Shs 2.6bn in winning claims
Lotteries and gaming operators in Uganda withheld at least Shs 2.6 billion in winning claims from 125 players in the current financial year.According to the National Lott...
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Legendary singer Master Parrot killed in Northern Bypass accident
The musician was knocked by a speeding motorcycle while attempting to cross the bypass on Monday evening. He reportedly died on the spot.Veteran Ugandan singer Master Par...
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance backs proposed tax rise on spirits
The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA) has thrown its support behind the government’s proposed increase in excise duty on undenatured spirits below 80% alcoholic con...
Activists Demand Urgent Action as Alcohol Abuse Tightens Grip on Kampala Youth
Civil society actors warn that rising alcohol dependency among young people in Kampala’s informal settlements is fuelling illness, unemployment, and social breakdown, c...
Uganda population to rise to 48.2million this year – Health Ministry
Health Minister, Dr. Ruth Acen at the launch of the State of Uganda Population ReportThe Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that Uganda’s population i...
Gaming Board, police dismantle illegal machine factory in Soroti, arrest Chinese national
Arrested China national known as Lin Haiyun and the illegal equipment he has been operating.Authorities have dismantled an illegal gaming machine manufacturing facility i...
Think you can be friends with your ex? Science says you might want to rethink that
The emotional logistics of staying friends post-breakup can get messy.Let’s be honest: the “we can still be friends” line after a breakup is as suspicious as it is...
Jelly Roll Shocking Weight Loss: American Rapper Looks Unrecognizable After Shedding 200 LBs
Jelly Roll reveals an incredible 200 pound weight loss, leaving fans shocked by his unrecognisable new look. See his stunning transformation journey.Jelly Roll Shocking W...
I was drinking in church - Grace Nakimera recounts struggle with addiction after turning to God
The Anfukuula hitmaker admitted that while she had turned to God, her transformation took time, and it wasn’t an instant change. "I was born-again but total transfor...
Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Cases Surge Across Uganda
The Executive Director of Butabika Referral Hospital, Dr. Juliet Nakku, has expressed deep concern over the rising number of Ugandans suffering from mental health issues...