Wednesday’s polls are expected to usher a younger president into power for the first time since independence in 1975. Mozambicans are heading to the polls to vote in elections that could, for the first time, usher in a president born after the country’s independence from Portuguese colonisers in 1975. Some 17 million of the country’s…
Prayers for Corruption-Free Services Dominate Dokolo HC IV Handover as Patients about to enter the Operating Theatre are suddenly told to make cash payments ranging from UGX 50K-150K for their scheduled Surgery. DOKOLO – At the handover ceremony for Dokolo Health Center IV, there were persistent and unanimous pleas for transparency and corruption-free practices within…
While the government is set to celebrate this milestone, critics argue that Uganda remains stagnant, with little to show for its long journey of self-rule. As Uganda prepares to mark 62 years of independence from British colonial rule, opposition voices are raising concerns about the country’s progress since 1962. While the government is set to…
Led by Buhaguzi East Member of Parliament Stephen Asera, they are urging the government to expedite the process of issuing the 22,000 land titles promised to local people at a subsidised cost. Residents and leaders in the sub-counties of Buhimba and Bugambe have expressed concern over unknown individuals flying drones and using GPS devices on…
Local health authorities, district officials, and international organizations are collaborating to curb the spread of the virus, but urgent support is needed. Nakasongola District is facing a growing health crisis, with 21 confirmed cases of Mpox and nine additional suspected cases currently under investigation. Local health authorities, district officials, and international organizations are collaborating to…
Several companies are seeking tax pardon worth Billions of Shillings but legislator’s say there is no reason why they should be pampered. Parliament’s Finance Committee has rejected tax exemption requests from several companies, questioning the justification for such exemptions amid concerns over fairness and tax collection. The State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi, presented eight…
The mob beat Balyesima to death and set his body on fire, believing that he was part of a group responsible for the recent spate of motorcycle thefts in the area. Police in Kabwoya Subc-county, Kikuube District, are investigating the brutal killing of 60-year-old who was lynched by a mob after being accused of stealing…
The Israeli military (IDF) says it is conducting a “thorough review” after being notified that two UN peacekeepers were “inadvertently hurt during IDF combat against Hezbollah” in southern Lebanon. BBC | The UK government says it is “appalled” by reports that Israel has fired on UN bases in southern Lebanon. On Thursday, two peacekeepers were…
The 800m specialist won his junior world title in 2016 and then took bronze at the senior World Championships in London the following year. BBC | Former world under-20 athletics champion Kipyegon Bett has died aged 26 in Bomet, Kenya, following a short illness. The 800m specialist won his junior world title in 2016 and…
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…
