Mpox cases in Nakasongola District have risen from 21 to 24 cases as of today Wednesday, 9th. The sharp increase is particularly concentrated in Lwampanga, where 16 of the reported cases come from Lwampanga Town Council and Lwampanga Sub-County. The escalation has been attributed to the lifestyle in the landing site communities, which involve prostitution…
BY STEPHEN OPIO AND KIZITO OBONYO DOKOLO: As the year draws to a close, the staffs of Awiri Health center II in Dokolo sub county Dokolo district have received high praises from the surrounding community for their tireless efforts in providing quality healthcare services. Despite the overwhelming workload of 3,028 patients in just two months,…
BY OUR REPORTER In a commendable effort to bolster security in Dokolo District during the festive season, Ambassador Paul Amoru, Uganda’s envoy to South Africa, donated 100 liters of fuel to the local security team. This contribution is intended to support patrols and enhance the readiness of security personnel to respond to incidents effectively during…
Otuke East Member of Parliament Julius Achon Bua has once again proved himself as a top athlete, finishing in the second position in the American 21 Kilometer marathon. The event, which took place in the city of Portland, Oregon State, saw Achon competing against 100 other participants, making it a truly remarkable achievement. Despite the…
New YorkCNN — Apple had been counting on new artificial intelligence features to make the iPhone 16 a major hit. But pre–sale estimates point to a more muted early response than Apple had hoped. Apple needed the iPhone 16 to be a big seller after years of sluggish iPhone sales. Long gone are the years when loyal Apple fans would…
Fan Interrupts Tense match to propose to girlfriend on the middle of the field. Uganda Cranes edged neighbours South Sudan 1-0 in a Nations Cup qualified Friday evening and a fan edged the Cupid by a similar score line as well. Call it a win-win It wasn’t just the action on the pitch that grabbed…
Over half of the world’s countries now have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, according to a recent post by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on X (formerly Twitter). The IMF highlights that this demographic shift affects two-thirds of the global population, signalling widespread economic and social challenges. The decline…
In a heated debate on NBS Morning Breeze on Monday morning over the long-awaited electoral reforms, Nyendo Mukungwe MP Mpuuga accused Minister Mao of misleading the public with hollow promises. Former Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga has said Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Norbert Mao is carrying around empty voting ink cans and selling…
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…
By Mugarura Steven Rukwengye On October 5, 2024, a momentous reunion was held at the Grand Global Hotel in Kampala, where the 2007 cadet intake of police officers gathered to celebrate 17 years of service. More than 150 officers attended the event, reflecting on their achievements, their journey, and the collective service they have rendered…
