Gulu District is set to allocate 7.5 billion Ugandan Shillings for the rehabilitation and upgrade of six abandoned piped water schemes initially established during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency. These water schemes, located in Paicho, Coope, Cwero, Labworomor, and Patiko Ajulu, were originally constructed with support from development partners to provide safe water to…
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Jimmy Carter, Former US President and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 100.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died at the age of 100. From his humble beginnings as a peanut farmer in Georgia, Carter rose to national prominence during a tumultuous period in American history. Known for his integrity and commitment to honesty, he came to…
Museveni Appoints Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as KCCA Executive Director.
In a bid to address Kampala’s mounting challenges in urban management and service delivery, President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). She will be assisted by Benon Moses Kigenyi, who has been named the Deputy Executive Director. The appointments signal a renewed…
Nigerian Watch-Lover Lost in Time.
Kaduna, Nigeria – December 27, 2024 The steady tick-tock of watches is fading in Kaduna, Nigeria, where Bala Muhammad, affectionately known as Baba Bala, struggles to keep his small watch-repair shop afloat amidst the digital revolution. Nestled on one of Kaduna’s busiest shopping streets, sandwiched between building material suppliers, Muhammad’s tiny shop resembles a time…
WHO Chief and UN Staff Caught in Israeli Air Strike at Yemen’s Sanaa Airport.
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, along with other United Nations staff, narrowly escaped harm during an Israeli air strike at Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport on Thursday. The incident occurred as the WHO team was preparing to board their flight. In a social media post, Tedros confirmed the air…
Archbishop of Uganda Urges Men to Avoid DNA Tests, Calls for Emulating Joseph’s Love.
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on men to reconsider the increasing trend of conducting DNA tests to ascertain paternity. Speaking during a recent address, Archbishop Kaziimba emphasized the importance of love and care in family relationships over biological connections. He encouraged men to take inspiration from Joseph…
Abba Marcus defends himself against critics amid Chameleone’s health concerns.
Renowned Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, recently fell ill and was rushed to the hospital, prompting an outpouring of concern from fans and the public. However, his elder son, Abba Marcus, who currently resides in the United States, took to social media to express controversial opinions about his father and other family members….
Zelensky Condemns ‘Inhumane’ Christmas Day Attack on Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure that took place on Christmas Day, describing it as a “conscious choice” to cause suffering. The assault, which targeted critical facilities across the country, has resulted in widespread power outages and left civilians seeking shelter amid the ongoing war. Ukraine’s air…
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