Health Risks Hidden in Uganda’s Popular Snacks

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1322 EAT on Wednesday 27 August 2025 On the bustling streets of Kampala, fried snacks are ubiquitous—cheap, quick, and irresistibly convenient. From golden chapatis and crispy deep-fried cassava to stacks of packaged biscuits in corner shops, they’re a daily staple for millions. Behind the irresistible appeal of Uganda’s most…

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Joyful Moments with My Bazukulu and the Buganda Royal Family; Prince Denis Kalemera Weds Crystabel Madrine.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin , L.H.D (Hon.) I was delighted to join my Bazukulu, Nalinya Beatrice Nalikka Mpologoma of the Buganda Royal Family and custodian of Kasubi Tombs—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—at the wedding of their muzukulu, Prince Denis Kalemera, and Crystabel Madrine, residents of the Netherlands, over the weekend. It was an honor to meet distinguished…

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Google Reports China-Linked Cyber attacks Targeting Southeast Asian Diplomats

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1241 EAT on Tuesday 26 August 2025 Diplomats in Southeast Asia were among global targets of a China-linked cyber espionage campaign earlier this year, Google announced Tuesday. The tech giant’s Threat Intelligence Group said the operation was “likely aligned with the strategic interests” of the Chinese government. According to…

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Death Toll from Typhoon Kajiki Rises in Vietnam

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1227 EAT on Tuesday 26 August 2025 The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam has risen to three as rescue teams continue to clear uprooted trees and repair downed power lines, while severe flooding wreaks havoc across the capital, Hanoi. Kajiki made landfall in central Vietnam on Monday,…

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How Russia Is Quietly Courting the Global South Beyond the West

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 12:12 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 One Monday in June, Javier turned on his television expecting to hear music. Instead, the screen was filled with scenes of a warzone. A news report was airing on a channel he didn’t recognize. “What’s happening?” he wondered. After 20 minutes, he…

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Environment Alarm Raised Over Cage Fish Farming in Lake Victoria

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1142 EAT on Monday 25 August 2025 A new scientific review has raised serious concerns about the environmental impact of cage fish farming in Lake Victoria, warning that the practice is depleting native fish stocks and could trigger a long-term ecological crisis. The review, titled “Environmental Impacts of Cage…

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