By Teddy Namayanja Dickson Ndiema, the former partner of Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, has succumbed to his injuries and passed away at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. Ndiema’s death occurred on Monday night in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he was receiving treatment for severe burns. This tragic development comes after…
By Teddy Namayanja A case of Mpox (formerly known as Monkey pox) has been confirmed in Nakasongola District. This is the first reported case in the area, and health authorities are urging residents to take precautions to prevent the spread of the disease. Symptoms to Watch Out For: Fever Headache Muscle aches Swollen lymph nodes…
By Teddy Namayanja In a daring joint operation, the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have successfully rescued 10 hostages from the clutches of the notorious Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist group. The rescue mission, codenamed “Operation Shujaa,” took place on September 8 in the…
By Teddy Namayanja Beti Olive Namisango Kamya Turomwe, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), has candidly shared the challenges and rewards of her role as the entity prepares to mark its 38th anniversary on September 18, 2024. Kamya described fighting corruption as a “painful job” due to its severe impact on service delivery in Uganda….
By Teddy Namayanja In a bid to address the chronic infrastructure challenges and poor waste management in Greater Kampala, Uganda has secured a $600 million funding package from the World Bank and French Development Agency (AFD). The funding will be launched by President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Kiira Municipality. Addressing Critical…
Richard Lumu, is seeking the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) stance on his proposed Amendment Bill
By Teddy Namayanja 900 people have been displaced after devastating floods swept through Kasese Municipality, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in their wake. The displaced people are currently stranded, with nowhere to go and no aid in sight. River Nyamwamba once again burst its banks following a heavy down pour in Kasese, on…
The Ministry of Education and Sports has reaffirmed its stance on mobile phone use in schools
