UBOS to Double-Check Census Results with Post Enumeration Survey
Kampala – The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to conduct a Post Enumeration Survey (PES) between August and September this year across the country. The survey aims to…
From Depression to Deliverance: My Journey to Finding God and True Love
By Ritah Ainembabazi Ayesigomwe Growing up in a devout Anglican family, I made a vow to myself to save my virginity for marriage. Throughout my school years, I stuck to…
Surging Demand for Avocado Oil Boosts Production in Uganda
Mayuge- The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) is urging farmers to cultivate Hass avocados, citing their high value in oil production and a ready market provided by five factories currently…
Uganda’s Judiciary Called to Action on Maternal and Reproductive Health Rights
By Trypheen Asimire Kampala – Uganda’s judiciary has been urged to take a more proactive role in protecting maternal and reproductive health rights as the country struggles to reduce its…
Ugandan Students Stranded in Iran After Alleged Fake Scholarship Scheme
Kampala – Over 100 Ugandan students are stranded in Iran after being lured into a fake scholarship scheme coordinated through the Office of the National Chairman of NRM Party in…
Medical Internship Deadlock: Health Ministry Seeks Shs 18bn Funding
By Trypheen Asimire Kampala – The Ministry of Health is facing a funding shortfall of Shs18 billion to deploy medical interns. Minister of State for health (General duties) Anifa Kawooya…
Mityana Mayor’s Home Attacked by Armed Robbers
Mityana- Police are investigating an aggravated robbery incident that occurred at the residence of Mityana Municipal Council Mayor, Faustino Mukambwe Lukonge, on Tuesday morning. According to Racheal Kawala, Wamala region…
Deploy Medical Interns Immediately, UMA Tells Government
Kampala – The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has expressed alarm over the government’s failure to deploy over 1,500 medical interns who qualified in 2023 and 2024. The interns, including doctors,…
Catholic Priest Arrested in Connection With Murder of URA Employee
Wakiso- Police have arrested a Catholic priest, Dominic Alinga, in connection with the murder of John Bosco Ngolok, a 30-year-old employee of the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) domestic tax department.…
Uganda Registers Two New Cases of Mpox
Kampala – The Ministry of Health has confirmed two cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) in Kasese District, imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The cases involve a 37-year-old female…