Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1446 EAT on Tuesday 22 July 2025 Health professionals in the Lango sub-region are expressing deep concern over a growing number of children being born with congenital malformations, or birth defects. These defects—some minor, others severe and life-threatening—are increasingly being reported in health facilities across northern Uganda. At…
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U.S. Impose Visa Restrictions on Ugandans: Key Detailes Revealed
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0003 EAT on Sunday 20 July 2025 As of July 8, 2025, the United States has revised its visa issuance policy for Ugandan nationals applying for tourism and travel visas. The new policy limits visas to single entry and a validity of three months from the date of…
Tesla’s Trouble Run Deeper Than They Appear
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1547 EAT on Tuesday 8 July 2025 Tesla’s troubles go far beyond CEO Elon Musk’s latest spat with former President Donald Trump, who accused his onetime ally of going “completely ‘off the rails’” in a social media clash over the weekend. While the Musk–Trump feud is grabbing headlines,…
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…
My Humble Condolences on the Passing of Mr. Jaffer Sentongo
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of my dear friend and … My Humble Condolences on the Passing of Mr. Jaffer Sentongo
Iran Intensifies Crackdown: Wave of Arrests and Executions Follows Israel Tensions
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1418 EAT on Friday 27 June 2025 Iranian authorities have launched a crackdown, arresting and executing individuals suspected of ties to Israeli intelligence agencies. The move follows a series of high-profile assassinations, including senior IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists, which Iran blames on Israeli operatives. Officials claim Israeli…
WHO Releases New Guidelines on Managing Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1342 EAT on Friday 20 June 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first global guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, tackling a significant and increasingly urgent health challenge that poses serious risks to both mothers and their babies. Sickle cell disease (SCD)…
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Evolving Rhetotic on Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1656 EAT on Wednesday 18 June 2025 For over three decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has consistently warned that Iran is on the brink of developing nuclear weapons. This refrain has been a hallmark of his rhetoric, emphasizing the urgency and threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program….
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