9 November 2022, 8:20 am

Nabbanja defends government’s decision to invest in science

By: Melanie Aanyu Uganda recently launched it’s first satellite into space a move that is seen by many as a giant step towards growing the country’s science and technology sector. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has defended the government’s decision to…

9 November 2022, 6:32 am

Schools to ensure early third term exams due to Ebola

By: Melanie Aanyu The directive from the Education Ministry to have the school term ended early comes amid concerns from the health authorities over the continued use of the RDT’s by the local population to carry out samples of the…

8 November 2022, 1:17 pm

Over 13 behind bars for illegal marijuana planting in Mbale

By Melanie Aanyu The level of marijuana consumption in the Elgon region has been on the rise and authorites consider this a threat due to the increasing crime rates in the region. Thirteen people are in custody at Busoba police…

8 November 2022, 10:44 am

President Museveni reshuffles UPDAF top leadership

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda_People%27s_Defence_Force   By Melanie Aanyu The changes come just few weeks after the President made reshuffles within the army leadership just a few weks back. President Museveni, who is also the commander in chief of the armed forces has made…

8 November 2022, 8:50 am

Heatlh ministry cautions public against use of RDT’s in testing Ebola

  By MELANIE AANYU The International Rescue Committee is calling for more funding to curb the spread of the virus as many locals have now resorted to the use of the Rapid Diagnostic Tests in the wake of the epidemic.…

7 November 2022, 10:03 am

Prison Authorities Suspend Visits Over Ebola

By Afayo Shadrach Bethel   Prison authorities have suspended all visitations in their facilities due to the rising Ebola cases with the latest in Masaka District. In a November 1 press release, the prisons spokesperson, Mr Frank Baine, issued standard…