By Amos Ssemuwemba Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning, is set to welcome a new chancellor. President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga to the position, succeeding Dr. Ezra Suruma, who has served in the role for over a decade. The appointment was announced by Makerere University Vice Chancellor,…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The holiday season, while often filled with joy and festive activities, can also be a challenging time for children dealing with depression. The change in routine, increased social demands, and high expectations can sometimes exacerbate their feelings. Here’s a guide on how to support and manage your child’s mental health during this festive…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A nationwide manhunt is underway for John Watenga, brother and farm manager of former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, after the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala issued an arrest warrant yesterday. Watenga failed to appear in court during a hearing related to the iron sheets scandal, despite being last seen at…
Government has granted leave to Democratic Party’s (DP) Richard Lumu, the Mityana County Member of Parliament, seeking to introduce a Private Members Bill allowing all opposition members to elect the Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Parliament.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) have signed a partnership to enhance Youth Health and Gender Equality in Uganda.
The GROW Project launched in 2023 and officially inaugurated by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on International Women’s Day, has received 217 million grant from the World Bank for its 5year duration.
By Teddy Namayanja 10 people have perished in a fatal accident this morning in Kyenjojo District after a taxi collided with a Isuzu bus PokoPoko. The accident occurred at 5:00am along the Fort Portal highway from Kampala at Kayihura village in Kyenjojo. Ten people out of the fifteen who were in the taxi died instantly…
By 9:00am, a number of 310 MP’s majority from the NRM party and a few from the opposition had arrived at Kaunda playgrounds ready to attend the first historic regional plenary sitting. At exactly 10:00am, the Speaker of Parliament led by the Surgernt at Arms made her way to the house to start the opening…
10 people have perished in a fatal accident this morning in Kyenjojo District after a taxi collided with a Isuzu bus Kopokopo. The accident occurred at 5:00am along the Fort Portal highway from Kampala at Kayihura village in Kyenjojo. Ten people out of the fifteen who were in the taxi died instantly while the other…
By Teddy Namayanja As the Parliamentary regional sittings commence today in Gulu at Kaunda Grounds, a section of out raged Ugandans these among other including some politicians & MPs in the opposition, analysts, activists and youths continue to criticize and question the motive behind the initiative. While some opposition members of parliament defied the directive…
