Uganda’s Ministry of Health has reassured the public and the international community that the country remains safe for tourism and trade, despite a recent Ebola outbreak. Minister of Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, made the announcement on Wednesday, during a press conference in Mbale, a city in eastern Uganda, addressing growing concerns following the emergence of…
Umukuuka III of the Bamasaaba, Uwelukoosi Jude Mike Mudoma, has piqued the interest of businesses in the United States to participate in the development of tourism at one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders—the Elgon caldera, located on Mt. Elgon. This volcanic formation, shared between Uganda and Kenya, is the largest intact caldera in…
Vivo Energy Uganda has concluded its ‘Simbula ne Rimula R3X’ campaign—an initiative that not only revolutionized the way local drivers view engine maintenance but also set the stage for an unprecedented level of success within the nation’s commercial transport sector. The campaign, which ran throughout October 2024, captivated the hearts of thousands, delivering life-changing prizes…
Development partners have pledged ongoing support to Uganda in alleviating the strain of hosting nearly two million refugees and asylum seekers. The pledge was made during the National Partnership Forum, a significant event where Uganda’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, along with senior government officials, met with representatives from international organizations and donor countries…
Uganda has commenced a clinical trial for a vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, following an outbreak that has already claimed the life of a nurse and infected others in the capital, Kampala. The trial, which began on February 3 at Mulago National Referral Hospital, is being carried out by the Ministry…
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has approved Uganda’s first locally manufactured HIV and malaria diagnostic kits, marking a major milestone in the country’s healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. The approval paves the way for the mass production and distribution of these test kits, which promise faster, more affordable, and accurate disease diagnosis—a critical step toward strengthening Uganda’s healthcare system…
Uganda has maintained its position as one of Africa’s top financial markets, securing a fourth place in the 2024 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. This is according to the annual report recently released by Absa Group. It highlights Uganda’s strong macroeconomic stability and improving market transparency but underscores challenges in market depth and pension fund…
A political storm is brewing as opposition leaders accuse President Yoweri Museveni of using government programs as a front for early voter mobilization, while he continues his nationwide tours, to monitor development projects. At the same time, the opposition has ramped up its own public engagements, raising eyebrows over whether they are simply mirroring the…
With the 2026 general elections drawing closer, a storm is brewing over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) glaring failure to prioritize voter education, leaving the electorate vulnerable to manipulation by self-seeking political forces. Election analysts argue that the EC’s lackluster approach to civic engagement is creating an environment where Ugandans may be unwittingly coerced into voting…
Growing up in poor homes deep in rural areas, where eating beef or any other animal product was a rarity reserved for burials or village ceremonies, our only hope was Christmas. Our parents spent the rest of the year planning for this special occasion; on a daily basis, we survived on cassava with no sauce….
