All posts tagged "News"

Highlighting Minister Aceng’s contributions in two years as Lira City Woman MP

LIRA, (UG): In a space of just two years in office as Lira City Woman MP, Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng...

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Kenya

Tragedy as truck carrying 100 passengers to wedding overturns

The Police in Marsabit County Saturday registered a tragic accident along a lorry ferrying close to 100 people to a wedding ferried...

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Witch doctor detained for raping patient in ritual cleansing ceremony

JINJA, UGANDA: Police in Jinja City have pledged to make serious operations in the area against sexual harassment which is becoming rampant,...

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Police arrest key suspect in Kilwanyi murder case

MUBENDE, UGANDA: The Territorial Police in Mubende have arrested one Tumusiime Benjamin, a crucial suspect linked to a murder case in Kilwanyi...

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Football

Arsenal beat Man City 4-1 on penalties to win 2023 Community Shield

Arsenal secured the 2023 Community Shield after beating Premier League and FA Cup holders Manchester City 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out at...

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Health

Female Infertility: Review and key takehome considerations for women

By Sande Elison Oundo There are few things which make people happier than having kids. So why is it that some people...

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Celebrity Gossip

Geosteady opens up on his relationship with two baby mamas

By Nakamya Shamim Renowned Ugandan musician Geosteady (real names George William Kigozi) has finally opened up on the reason why gets along...

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Tech & Innovation

30 teams to compete in HiPipo’s 2023 Women in FinTech Hackathon

30 teams from Uganda and Kenya have been selected for this year’s Women in FinTech Hackathon scheduled for August 10-17. The selection...

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DETAILS: Inside Museveni’s meeting with former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta

ENTEBBE, (UG): President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday held a high-level meeting with former President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta...

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Big Story

Director Rajiv Kumar who stole shs1bn from own company granted bail

KAMPALA, (UG): The Supreme Court in Kampala has granted bail to Mr Rajiv Kumar Sabharwal, the co-owner of Global Wire Industries who...

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Teacher arrested for defiling 6-year-old pupil in Jinja

JINJA, UGANDA: Police in Jinja have arrested and detained a teacher identified as Joshua Wandegeya for allegedly defiling a 6-year-old pupil of...

Traditional healer arrested after pregnant mother, baby die at her home

PALLISA (UG): Police in Pallisa District have launched an investigation into a tragic Friday incident after a mother and her baby died...

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World News

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan was arrested at his home in Lahore Saturday, police and officials said,...

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Uganda’s Jamila Mayanja wins U.S. Leadership Impact Award

Jamila Mayanja, the founder of Smart Girls Uganda has won the 2023 Leadership Impact Award a recognition for her efforts towards equipping young...

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NTUNGAMO: District commercial officer, CDO arrested over ghost PDM Saccos

NTUNGAMO (UG): The Ntungamo District Commercial Officer Seth Niwagaba and the Kibatsi Sub-County Community Development Officer Isaac Arinaitwe have been arrested on...

28 police officers decorated in Dokolo pipping ceremony

DOKOLO, UGANDA: There was overwhelming joy and real excitement in Dokolo District on Friday as several of the police officers got piped...

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Adjumani Town masses demand accountability for Multi-billion World Bank-funded roads project

ADJUMANI, (UG): Animosity is plummeting across the development subtle or gallant community in Adjumani town less than one month into the USMID-AF...

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Museveni says Auditor General is “sleeping on the job” as Uganda counts losses in raw materials export

President Museveni has lashed out at the office of the Auditor General for failing to audit losses from the raw materials Uganda...

MP Karubanga leads push for constitutional amendment to include stateless communities

KAMPALA (UG): A total of five communities that were not recognized in the 1995 Uganda Constitution are likely to receive a sigh...

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Museveni re-echoes ban on Timber export, waives tax on imported raw materials

By Nakamya Shamim JINJA (UG): The President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has banned taxes on timber imported into the country...

Six arrested over criminal trespass on Lugazi sugarcane plantation

LUGAZI, (UG): Police in Lugazi have arrested six suspects over the alleged criminal trespass on a sugarcane plantation at Kataka stage in...

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Breaking

Kamwenge DEO Apollo Mulinde dies in fatal car crash

KAMWENGE, UGANDA: Kamwenge District Education Officer, Apollo Mulinde has perished in road crash after the car in which he was travelling was...

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Health

Breastfeeding: The best gift for your newborn and infant

Often, we as health workers support mothers to successfully breastfeed their babies. Globally, it is known that breastfeeding is one of the...

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