Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1433 EAT on Friday 12 September 2025 Government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) have conceded that greater efforts are required to effectively publicise their work and communicate key achievements to the public. A consensus on the need for improved public communication was reached during the fourth meeting of…
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“Childhood Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time Globally”
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1353 EAT on Friday 12 September 2025 Obesity has now overtaken underweight as the most prevalent form of malnutrition among children and adolescents, affecting 1 in 10 school-aged children — or 188 million globally — according to a new report from UNICEF. The report, Feeding Profit: How Food…
U.S. Enforces New Visa Rule: Applicants Must Interview in Country of Residence or Nationality
By Peter Omopo The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy, requiring applicants to attend interviews strictly at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or legal residence. The directive, issued by the U.S. Department of State on Saturday, September 6, 2025, took immediate effect and overrides all…
Larry Ellison Overtakes Elon Musk as World’s Richest Person
By Danielle Kaye & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin , L.H.D , (Hon.) Elon Musk has been dethroned as the world’s richest individual, with Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison claiming the top spot, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Ellison’s fortune surged to $393 billion (£290bn) on Wednesday morning, surpassing Musk’s $385 billion (£284bn). The shift was…
President Museveni Opens 1st Regional Ministerial Conference on Higher Education in Munyonyo
Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) Kampala — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, on Monday officially opened the 1st Regional Ministerial Conference on the East African Community Common Higher Education Area (EACCHEA) at Munyonyo. In his keynote address, the President called on…
Massive Jobs Revisions Cast a Shadow Over Biden’s Economic Legacy
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1427 EAT on Wednesday 10 September 2025 Recent job reports and a wave of employment data over the past two months have made one thing clear: America’s labor market has significantly weakened. Critics of former President Donald Trump have pointed to these numbers as evidence that his policies…
Mass Arrests in France as ‘Block Everything’ Protests Disrupt Nationwide
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1350 EAT on Wednesday 10 September 2025 Hundreds have been arrested in France as left-wing activists launched nationwide protests under the slogan “Block Everything,” bringing parts of the country to a standstill. The demonstrations, which erupted early in the day, saw protesters setting fire to rubbish bins and…
From Uganda to the World: Magoola Wins Prestigious Global Science Award
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1332 EAT on Wednesday 10 September 2025 “In suburban Toronto last month, the Unifor Local Hall erupted in applause as Ugandan scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Matthias Magoola took the stage to receive a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.” For Dr. Matthias Magoola, founder of Dei Biopharma Ltd., the honor…
