Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1247 EAT on Tuesday 16 September 2025 Classrooms across Soroti City remained eerily silent as the third term of the school year began, with teaching activities stalled due to an ongoing strike. The start of third term in Soroti City was anything but normal, as classrooms stood empty…
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Doreen Kaija, Head of NUP Leadership Training School, Reportedly Kidnapped
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1419 EAT on Monday 15 September 2025 Doreen Kaija, head of the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Kamwokya Leadership Training School, has allegedly been detained under unclear circumstances, raising concerns among party members and human rights advocates. Details surrounding Kaija’s detention remain sparse, with reports indicating she was taken…
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…
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…
Seven Vehicles Destroyed in Ntinda Garage Fire
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1346 EAT on Tuesday 9 September 2025 At least seven vehicles were destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon following a blaze at Efforts Garage in Ntinda, a suburb of Kampala. The blaze broke out at around 1:00 p.m. while mechanics were servicing vehicles—including police patrol cars and private…
Algeria Donates 50 Billion to Expand Uganda’s Katakwi General Hospital.
Updated by Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 2341 EAT on Monday 08th September 2025 ALGIERS- High Expectations as Uganda and Algeria Sign Agreement to Expand Katakwi General Hospital Excitement is high among residents of Katakwi following the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Government of Uganda and the Government of Algeria to…
Busoga King Calls on Fathers to Fight Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1748 EAT on Thursday 4 September 2025 “At the Busoga Kingdom headquarters in Igenge, Bugembe, Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV’s message resonates clearly from the moment you arrive.” In bold letters, banners across the kingdom declare: Abasaadha Ne Mpango — “Men are the pillars.” To an outsider, it…
The Role of Sex in a Healthy Marriage: Why Intimacy Matters
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1519 EAT on Tuesday 2 September 2025 Sex isn’t everything in a marriage — but it plays a bigger role than many people realize. Beyond physical pleasure, sexual intimacy in marriage nurtures emotional closeness, strengthens trust, and deepens the bond between partners. In this blog post, we’ll explore why…
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