CAPTION: Chief Executive Officer of Wazalendo SACCO, Col Yusuf Magero Buha, during the SACCO’s 20th Annual General Meeting held at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja, April 1st, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporterJINJA – Wazalendo SACCO has posted strong growth in its assets base, reinforcing its position as one of Uganda’s leading savings and credit cooperatives as […]
Committee chairperson, Hon. Baka Mugabi By Our reporter KAMPALA – The Magistrates Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 when assented to by the President, will introduce reforms aimed at strengthening the capacity of lower courts, reducing case backlog at the High Court and improving access to justice. The Bill that was passed by Parliament on Thursday, […]
By Our reporterMBUYA – The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Markson Oboth, today received the outgoing Russian Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Vladlen Semivolos, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya.During the meeting, Hon. Oboth and Ambassador Semivolos held discussions on […]
By Agencies The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on the continent, reports BBC. Veron Mosengo-Omba said in a statement he was retiring, but his departure comes during the fallout over decisions to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title and postpone the […]
DNA robots promise a future of microscopic machines capable of medicine, manufacturing, and computation at an unprecedented scale. Though early breakthroughs are compelling, key obstacles still stand between concept and reality. Credit: ShutterstockScientists are exploring DNA-based robots, tiny molecular machines that could one day navigate the body, deliver targeted therapies, and even build nanoscale technologies.DNA is best known […]
CAPTION: L-R: Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka, Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng, and health committee chairperson, Hon. Joseph Ruyonga during the plenary. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – Parliament has passed the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for sweeping reforms in the regulation of medicines and health products, including provisions that […]
By Geofrey Mutegeki AraaliKAMPALA – Uganda’s capital has joined the global City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) network, marking a major step in efforts to expand access to timely, quality cancer care in one of East Africa’s fastest-growing urban centers.The launch ceremony, held on Wednesday March 25th 2026 at the Fairway Boutique Hotel, saw Kampala Capital City […]
CAPTION: Roke Telkom and Uganda Child Cancer Foundation staff pose for a group. By Our reporterKAMPALA — In a major commitment to pediatric healthcare and community welfare, Roke Telkom has officially announced its partnership with the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) for the 4th Edition of the Childhood Cancer Colour Run.The marathon, scheduled for Saturday, May […]
CAPTION: Assistant Commissioner for Coffee Quality Assurance and Value Addition Gordon Katwirenabo, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Australia Dorothy Hyuha Samali, and Serere County MP Emmanuel Okabe at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2026. (Courtesy Photo). By Agencies MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA – Uganda is moving to shift its role from a silent supplier to a visible brand in […]
CAPTION: Some of the grandaunts during the ceremony held in Jinja March 27th, 2026. (Courtesy Photo). By Our reporterJINJA – A total of 190 students have graduated with diplomas in nursing and midwifery after completing a two-and-a-half-year training at the Defence Forces Institute of Health Sciences in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja.Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Joint […]