The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) yesterday unveiled President Yoweri Museveni’s latest campaign portrait, featuring a new, potent slogan: “Protecting the gains.” The phrase has […]
Month: August 2025
OPINION: Kampala Is Choking — Air Pollution Is a Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore
Kampala, Uganda’s vibrant capital, is slowly suffocating under a cloud of toxic air. Once praised for its hills and beauty, the city is now gaining […]
Final £1 Coins of Queen Elizabeth II Enter Circulation as UK Marks Historic Change
The last batch of £1 coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II is now entering circulation in the UK, marking the end of an era in British […]
73 Afghans, Including 17 Children, Die in Bus Crash After Deportation from Iran
A tragic road accident in western Afghanistan has claimed the lives of 73 people, including 17 children, most of them Afghan migrants recently deported from […]
Parents of Sodomized Boy in Moroto Seek Protection After Arrest of School Staff
The parents of a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly sodomized at Child Jesus Nursery and Primary School in Moroto District say they fear for their […]
Chaumma Pledges Zanzibar Autonomy and Blue Economy Growth in Election Agenda
Chaumma Union presidential candidate Salum Mwalimu has promised major constitutional changes if elected, focusing on full autonomy for Zanzibar and Tanganyika as well as promoting […]
TANZANIA: Firewood Shortage and Climate Change Push Girls Out of Class in Mwanza
In Mwanza, many schoolchildren—especially girls—are missing classes because they spend hours collecting firewood for cooking. For low-income families, firewood is still the main source of […]
U.S. Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over Possible Radioactive Contamination
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered a recall of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia over fears of radioactive contamination. The seafood, […]
President Museveni Advises Small Farmers: Avoid Tea Farming Unless You Have Big Land
President Yoweri Museveni has warned small-scale farmers against planting tea, saying the crop needs a lot of land and resources to make good money. The […]
Uganda Approves New Malaria Drug for Infants to Save Young Lives
Uganda has taken a major step in the fight against malaria by approving a new treatment designed for newborn babies and young infants. The medicine, […]