Tensions are rising in Busoga Kingdom as the anticipated royal wedding of Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV with Ms Jovia Mutesi approaches, amidst claims of fake court documents circulating on social media. The kingdom has formally called on the police to arrest individuals believed to be behind these alleged falsifications, aiming to disrupt the upcoming […]
Lawyers representing Mityana Municipality Legislator Francis Zaake have initiated the cross-examination of witnesses in a case where the MP stands accused of misconduct during a parliamentary sitting on December 7, 2022. The legal proceedings, which commenced on November 8, are shedding light on the allegations that have gripped the attention of the public and the […]
In a remarkable turn of events, the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Katonga Faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have forged a strategic alliance, officially launching their collaboration during the inauguration of NUP’s new headquarters in Makerere-Kavule. Leaders from both political entities took the stage, passionately advocating for unity among Ugandans to […]
Police have been strategically deployed along the banks of the Kafu River, serving as a pivotal border point between Hoima and Kyankwanzi Districts, with the primary objective of averting potential crises arising from the river bursting its banks. Consequently, the overflow has led to the temporary closure of a crucial road, compelling individuals to resort […]
Coffee growers in Kyenjojo district are struggling to earn from the business due to pests and diseases that attack the crop. The farmers say the most common type of disease is the coffee berry disease which attacks the plants until they dry up and the berries fall off before maturing. Patrick Baguma, a coffee grower […]
Restaurant owners in Kasese District, located in the picturesque Rwenzori Sub-region, are celebrating significant financial growth following their shift from costly loans obtained from financial institutions to the Emyooga seed capital provided by the government. This strategic move not only bolsters their businesses but also serves as a valuable training platform for students pursuing careers […]
Businesses came to a standstill on Wednesday as thousands of Rwenzururu subjects gathered in Kasese town to welcome Charles Wesley Mumbere, the cultural leader of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR. The area between Rukoki bridge and the roundabout was filled with people dancing as the helicopter carrying the royal family landed at Kasese airfield. Throughout the day, […]
Dr Besigye’s support in the Rwenzori sub-region has majorly been the Bakonzo, who accuse President Museveni of failing to address their problems. They, therefore, argue that it’s this imbalance of services that they base on to “punish” Museveni. Kasese was the only district in western Uganda to return FDC MPs in the 2006 general election. […]
There is a notable imbalance in the gender representation of candidates sitting for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Uganda this year, with a greater number of girls participating. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb), out of the total 749,371 candidates registered for this two-day national examination exercise, 391,574 are girls, while 357,797 […]
In a significant policy shift aimed at promoting a more holistic approach to mental health, the government has issued directives to healthcare workers, urging them to reduce the medicalization of mental health conditions. This change represents a landmark step toward redefining the way mental health is understood and treated within the healthcare system. The announcement […]
