MPs Call for the Abolishment of NFA Over Alleged Destruction of Mabira Forest
Uganda’s Parliament is grappling with a growing debate over the future of the National Forestry Authority (NFA), with MPs accusing the agency of contributing to environmental destruction. Buikwe South MP…
President Museveni Urges EALA to Prioritize East African Market Integration for Regional Prosperity
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to prioritize the realization of the East African market integration and federation, warning that failure…
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Linked to E. Coli Outbreak Across 10 US States
By Nakiwala Barbra A growing E. coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder sandwiches, leaving nearly 50 people sick across 10 states, according to a report by the…
Woman Trapped Upside Down in Boulders for Seven Hours After Trying to Retrieve Phone
By Nakiwala Barbra A young woman’s hiking adventure in Australia’s Hunter Valley turned into a seven-hour ordeal when she slipped and became wedged upside down in a three-metre crevice while…
UCU Unveils New Graduation Gowns, Ending Era of Traditional Black Attire
Uganda Christian University (UCU) has introduced new blue-themed graduation gowns, replacing the traditional black robes, in a move to distinguish its graduates from those of lower educational institutions. The announcement…
Gravity Omutujju Regrets Unfulfilled Promise to Late Mother
By Bob Kasiita On Monday, October 21st, 2024, Fort Portal was enveloped in grief as musician Gravity Omutujju laid his mother, Mrs. Jane Kajoina, to rest. The Trouble Tabu singer…
President Museveni Celebrates Christian Influence at 60th Anniversary of Uganda Martyrs’ Canonization
At a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs, President Yoweri Museveni praised the enduring impact of Christianity on Uganda, particularly in education, health, and…
Former KCCA Officials Charged with Manslaughter Over Kiteezi Landfill Tragedy
Former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her former deputy David Luyimbazi, and Dr. Daniel Okello, the former Director of Public Health, have been charged with manslaughter…
Baby Dies in English Channel As Overloaded Migrant Boat Sinks; 65 Rescued
By Nakiwala Barbra A baby has tragically died after a boat carrying around 65 migrants sank while attempting to cross the English Channel on the night of Thursday, October 14,…
Hamas Confirms Death of Leader Yahya Sinwar, As Biden Urges for ‘Path to Peace’
By Nakiwala Barbra Hamas has confirmed the death of its top leader Yahya Sinwar, who was killed during an Israeli military operation in Gaza. Sinwar, long considered the mastermind behind…
