BY STEPHINE OPIO KABERAMAIDO November 10th 2025 : Veronica Isala Eragu Bichetero, who previously served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kaberamaido county from 2016 to 2021 before it was divided and she moved to Ocero county, is now running as an independent candidate after losing in the NRM primary to Francis Okullo. During…
The Commander Land Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, on Monday, April 7, concluded a three-day working visit to Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI). The visit was aimed at assessing the welfare,…
BY OUNI JASPHER DOKOLO: The Dokolo Chief Magistrate’s Court held an open day with the aim of addressing the various negative perceptions that the community holds towards judiciary officials. The event, which took place on Monday November 24th with the theme “Enhancing Judicial Accountability & Access to Justice”, saw a large turnout of attendees who…
As Uganda marks 62 years of independence, the global celebratory whisky brand has once again gone all out to honor our the nation in grand style. With a rich legacy spanning over 200 years, Johnnie Walker joined Ugandans in commemorating the 62-year momentous milestone, with the iconic Striding Man leading the charge in the celebrations….
Professor Augustus Nuwagaba urged the nation to reflect on the gap between political and economic independence. He emphasized that independence goes beyond local political leadership. As Uganda prepares to celebrate its 62nd independence anniversary, the journey to true economic self-reliance remains a significant challenge, despite decades of political freedom shared by Uganda and many other…
When people think about banks, they often envision large institutions managing significant sums of money, making investments, and safeguarding savings. However, at the core of their operations, banks primarily focus on one specific type of risk: credit risk. What is Credit Risk? Credit risk refers to the possibility that a borrower will fail to repay…
Gender equality is a recognized fundamental human right, yet significant disparities remain. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023 reveals that it will take 131 years to close the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity. Currently, women occupy only 26% of leadership positions and earn just 63% of what men make for…
17 February, 2025 – Dokolo: The Dokolo district education system has recently come under scrutiny as reports of alleged duty abandonment by inspectors of schools surfaced. The issue was brought to light during a stakeholders meeting at Amatiburu primary school, where concerns were raised over the lack of signatures from inspectors on school documents.…
Johannesburg, 2 December 2025 — The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria has officially launched the Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg, opening a week of engagements aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation, trade partnerships, and regional market linkages across Southern Africa. The Roadshow brings together national tourism bodies, leading travel trade professionals, media, and private sector…
he Marburg vaccine has only been tested in adults aged 18 and older, with no current plans to conduct trials in children. BBC | Rwanda has said it will begin vaccine trials for the fatal Marburg virus, which has already killed at least 12 people in the country – most of them health workers. Rwanda…
