Mufti Mubaje Calls for TikTok Regulation
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, called on the government to regulate TikTok, citing concerns over its misuse. Mufti Mubaje warned that the platform is fueling idleness and…
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda and Joe Walker, Pioneering Road Safety Awareness
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has forged a powerful partnership with prominent road safety advocate Joseph Beyanga, affectionately known as Joe Walker, to champion road safety initiatives throughout Uganda. This collaboration…
Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 in Myanmar Earthquake as Rescue Efforts Intensify
The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 1,007, with 2,389 people injured and 30 still missing, according to the country's military council. The…
Uganda Parliament Moves to Strengthen Child Protection Laws
The Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Children is advancing two key bills—the Food and Nutrition Bill and the Witness Protection Bill aimed at safeguarding children's rights and welfare. The Food and…
Myanmar Earthquake Death Surpasses 1,000 as Rescue Efforts Intensify in Bangkok
The death toll from the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, has soared past 1,000, making it the deadliest quake to hit the country in more than a…
A baby Born on Bangkok Street After Earthquake Forces Hospital Evacuation
A woman gave birth to a healthy baby on a Bangkok street after being evacuated from a hospital due to tremors from an earthquake in Myanmar. The unexpected delivery occurred…
UBOS Dismisses Claims of Removing Buganda from Uganda’s Map
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has dismissed as false reports suggesting that the government plans to remove Buganda from Uganda’s map. “The Bureau has no mandate or intention to…
Shaka Ssali: The “Kabale Kid” Who Became the Voice of Africa
He was only two weeks shy of his 72nd birthday, according to a statement by the American broadcaster. For over two decades, Shaka Ssali was a towering figure in African…
Putin Vows to Strengthen Russia’s Arctic Leadership Amid Intensifying Geopolitical Competition
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to strengthen Russia's global leadership in the Arctic while warning that geopolitical competition in the region is heating up. Speaking at Russia’s Arctic Forum on…
CNN Announces Layoffs Over Shift to Digital Future
CNN has announced plans to lay off around 200 employees, approximately 6% of its workforce, as the news organization pivots toward a more digitally focused business model. CEO Mark Thompson…
