BIG INTERVIEW: Musingo, the ‘other animal’ that lifts Musinguzi at UWEC

James Musinguzi and David Musingo joined UWEC together but the latter cannot stop gushing about his colleague’s impact on his wildlife conservation career. BIG INTERVIEW | James Musinguzi has spent 18 years transforming Entebbe Zoo. In tripling the capacity of the Uganda Wildlife Conservation and Education Center (UWEC), Musinguzi founded on a revolution that would…

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Activists Call for Disability-Friendly Health Services in Uganda

People with disabilities (PWDs) and activists are urging the government to integrate disability-friendly communication, including Braille and sign language, into the training curriculum for health workers. Catherine Kobusinge, Executive Director of Hoima Child Rights Network Lab, told URN that people with disabilities, particularly those with hearing and visual impairments, face significant challenges in accessing health…

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“UN Envoy Praises Gen Kainerugaba for Enhancing Partnership with United Nations”

The United Nations is an organization that works towards promoting peace, development, and cooperation among nations. In Uganda, the outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator, Her Excellency Susan Ngongi Namondo, has been a key figure in strengthening the relationship between the country and the UN. Today, she paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence…

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“Advocating for the Health Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Dr. Irene Namae’s Paper on the Batwa, Presented at National Conference”‎‎

Her Worship Dr. Irene Namae, Magistrate Grade one has on Friday presented her paper titled “Eviction of Indigenous peoples & its impact to their right to health: Making a case for the Batwa, at the Uganda National Conference on Human Rights and Development.‎‎ The event held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, was organized by the…

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“Dokolo District Demands Government Action: Key Points to be Discussed at President Museveni’s Meeting with Lango Leaders”‎‎

BY OUNI JASPHER 28th January DOKOLO: As President Museveni is set to meet with Lango leaders in Kwania on Wednesday, Dokolo district leaders have submitted eight key points to the President with hopes of addressing their pressing issues.‎‎ According to James Otoo Apili the Dokolo district chairperson, “As the President embarks on his 3-day Presidential…

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Lango’s Road to Prosperity: President Museveni’s Vision and Community Aspirations Converge in Kwania

By Ouni Jaspher January 29th, 2025 – Kwania – In the heart of Uganda, amidst verdant landscapes and a rich cultural tapestry, the Lango sub-region is on the cusp of a transformative era. This evolution is steered by the resolute leadership of President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whose strategic vision under the National Resistance Movement…

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Cameroon bans reports on President Biya’s health

Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”. BBC | The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his death. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”. “Any…

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