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…

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…

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…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1335 EAT on Tuesday 1 July 2025 The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suspended all campaign activities in Sembabule District following a surge in violence linked to internal party rivalry. NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi announced the suspension on Monday, citing growing tensions between supporters of…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1126 EAT on Monday 30 June 2025 Kitgum General Hospital has finally received a mobile X-ray machine, restoring a vital diagnostic service after two years without a functional imaging unit. The new device, which includes computer-aided diagnostic software, is expected to greatly enhance the district’s capacity for Tuberculosis…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1424 EAT On Wednesday 25 June 2025 As the deadly grip of malaria continues to claim thousands of lives each year, a bold shift is underway in Uganda—one that is giving families across the country a renewed sense of hope. The introduction of the malaria vaccine, now being…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1406 EAT on Wednesday 25 June 2025 In a bold step toward affordable and locally driven cancer treatment, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has announced the development of six natural therapeutic remedies designed to ease the growing burden of cancer care in the country. The initiative spearheaded by…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1355 EAT on Monday 23 June 2025 A dramatic incident occurred at Kalerwe market on Sunday morning, sparking widespread panic among vendors, motorists, residents, and churchgoers after security operatives shot and killed a suspected female suicide bomber. The scene was described as frightening, with the sudden and intense…