31 August 2024, 8:27 pm

Premature birth support groups bring hope to Mbale Main Hospital mothers

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In a groundbreaking initiative, Mbale Main Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda has introduced psychosocial support groups for mothers of prematurely born children. This initiative by “born on the edge,” led by Dr Kathy Burgoine and…

28 August 2024, 10:28 am

Namisindwa official interdicted for returning Shs1.1b to consolidated fund

By Kenneth Wamatoyi The office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in Namisindwa district has suspended Irene Nambuya, the district salaries officer, for causing the return of over Shs 1.1 billion to the national treasury for the last financial year…

19 August 2024, 5:40 pm

The enduring legacy of Iddi Masaba

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Music, like many arts, has been refined and redeveloped over the years. Genres have emerged, and technological advancements have not only streamlined production but also uncovered hidden talents worldwide. However, this constant evolution has also brought…

22 July 2024, 11:51 am

Bulambuli farmers decry coffee pests and diseases

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Coffee farmers in the Buginyanya and Bumugibole sub-counties of Bulambuli district have expressed concerns over the increasing prevalence of coffee pests and diseases, negatively impacting their coffee yields. These grievances were aired during an event organised…

18 July 2024, 11:38 am

Eastern Youth Parliament elects new Speaker

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Vicky Namugobe has been elected as the new speaker of the Eastern Region Youth Parliament. She is set to lead the youth parliament for one term and has vowed to make the voices of the youth…

16 July 2024, 9:32 am

Imbalu festival launch set for August 3rd

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The Imbalu organising committee has confirmed that this year’s Imbalu festival launch will take place on August 3rd, dismissing claims of a date change. Committee member Sam Wambuya clarified this on The Morning Shake Up, stating…

13 July 2024, 9:43 am

Nabumali High School unveils new Shs 159m art and design block

By Humble Felix Mayatsa The leadership of Nabumali High School, in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has commissioned a newly constructed fine art and design block, a testament to the power of collaboration and dedication to education.…

5 July 2024, 1:49 pm

Men in Bugisu subregion urged to embrace family planning

By Humble Felix Mayatsa In a bid to promote gender equality in family planning, men in the Bugisu region are being urged to take an active role in sexual and reproductive health services. Mr. William Nyombi, Director of Service Delivery…

21 June 2024, 3:11 pm

UMA donates items worth millions to Mbale regional referral hospital

By Patience Mutonyi In a gesture of corporate social responsibility, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has donated vital medical supplies and equipment worth Shs 213 million to Mbale regional referral hospital. The donation, made during the ongoing trade fair, aims…

27 May 2024, 9:18 am

Sironko teenage mothers receive tailoring machines from Mafabi Asha Foundation

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In a bid to empower the girl child and end teenage pregnancies in Sironko district, the Mafabi Asha Foundation has donated over 30 tailoring machines to facilitate imparting skills to the youth, enabling them to become…