Attendees at the warm-up event enjoyed a thrilling lineup of performances by artists like CR33D, Madhiya, Arsenal Mikebe, Suda Culture, DJ Rocky, Aweko Briam, Hibotep, Reign Drops, Nsasi, and Turkana. Centenary Park’s Safari Maze was buzzing with excitement during the Nyege Nyege warm-up party, offering a glimpse of the highly anticipated 9th edition of the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm over the growing prevalence of hearing loss in Africa. In a post on WHO Africa region X account WHO notes that in the to recent data, 136 million people in the African region are currently living with some degree of hearing impairment, and this number could…
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…
The theme for Uganda’s 62nd Independence Anniversary, “A Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Destiny,” signifies more than just celebrating past achievements. By Mike Segawa It calls for a renewed focus on empowering the youth and building a sustainable future. As Uganda stands at a critical juncture with 75% of its population under the age…
Baker, Jumper, Hassabis win Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on proteins ‘They cracked the code’; laureates hailed for revealing proteins’ secrets through computing and artificial intelligence. Scientists David Baker, John Jumper and Demis Hassabis have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on proteins, the building blocks of life that are…
BBC | Manchester City have accused the Premier League of being “misleading” over the verdict in its landmark legal case on rules over commercial deals. City have written to top-flight clubs criticising the league’s summary of the case verdict saying it contains “several inaccuracies”. The letter to the 19 clubs and the league, seen by…
Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa Set for This Weekend in Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa – November 21, 2024 – The highly anticipated Second Convention of Ugandans in Southern Africa (COUSA) is scheduled to take place this weekend, on November 23rd and 24th, 2024, in Pretoria, South Africa. Under the empowering theme “Celebrating Ugandan…
By Okwir Haron Residents of Agwata Town Council have been urged to mobilize their children and women to take advantage of the employment opportunities expected from a new wood processing factory that will create more than 300 jobs. The call was made during the groundbreaking ceremony of a wood factory to be established by LIU…
By Haron Okwir DOKOLO – The Supreme Kadhi of the Greater Lango Muslim District, Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Balinda, has called for kindness in handling patients and the community, saying it is reportedly said that many health workers harass them. He made the remarks during the recent dedication ceremony at Dokolo School of Nursing and Midwifery…
Gachagua has been accused of corruption, insubordination, undermining the government and divisive politics. Lawmakers in Kenya have voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse of office. The impeachment motion on Tuesday accused the 59-year-old deputy to President William Ruto of corruption, insubordination, undermining the government and practising ethnically divisive politics, among a host of other…
