By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1108 EAT on Tuesday 8 July 2025 A cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Elegu Town Council, a busy border town in Amuru District, northern Uganda. Located at the Uganda–South Sudan border, Elegu has reported multiple cases of the highly contagious waterborne disease. All 14 samples taken from…
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President Museveni Criticizes Balaalo for Arrogance, Lack of Patriotisim
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1051 EAT on Tuesday 8 July 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has strongly condemned what he described as the disorderly conduct and perceived arrogance of Balaalo pastoralists operating in northern, north-western, and eastern Uganda. He said their actions have fueled growing resentment and hostility among local communities. In a…
Uganda Hosts U.S Tour Operators in Renewed Bid to Boost Tourism
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1620 EAT on Monday 7 July 2025 In a joint effort to promote Uganda as a premier travel destination, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and the Ugandan Embassy in Washington are hosting a delegation of U.S. tour operators on a week-long familiarization tour across the country. This initiative…
Museveni Unveils Six-Pillar Agenda for Uganda’s Growth in 7th Presidential Term
By Tola Fasika Negash & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2018 EAT on Sunday 6 July 2025 President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has outlined six key pillars he says will guide Uganda’s development in his next presidential term, following his official nomination as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general…
Court Orders Government to Release Vehical Tracking Project Contracts
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2231 EAT on Saturday 5 July 2025 The government has been ordered to present in court key documents related to the implementation of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), a nationwide vehicle tracking project being executed by Russian firm Joint Stock Company Global Security. Justice Boniface Wamala issued…
“What Next Now That Uganda’s Scientific Innovation Are Market-Ready?”
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1446 EAT on Friday 4 July 2025 At this year’s National Science Week held at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, Uganda’s message was bold and unmistakable: the country is ready to take its science and innovation to market. More than just showcasing prototypes and research, the event highlighted Uganda’s drive…
Is Uganda’s Mulago Hospital Turning into a Troubled Symbol of Healthcare
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated 2048 EAT on Thursday 3 June 2025 Despite being Uganda’s national referral hospital, Mulago often operates at more than twice its intended capacity on a daily basis. While reports of patients lying on cold ward floors for lack of beds may seem exaggerated to some, a visit to the…
Uganda Imports Chinese Hybrid Goats to Strengthen Livestock Sector
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1435 EAT on Wednesday 2 July 2025 The goats, imported from Chengdu in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, arrived at Entebbe internarional Airport on Monday. The small herd, which includes six females, was later transported to the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), located just a…
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