Journalists in Uganda have been urged to promote rural community stories through reporting that enhances the development of the country. ’’Don’t report stories in urban centers only, but also in rural communities. The media should not wait for disasters to happen before paying attention to rural areas. Rural communities go through a lot of challenges, […]
Four years ago, Henry Suubi Kiyimba was scorned by a section of the public after reporting to Makerere University with an empty metallic suitcase, old mattress, backpack and a dream that with education, he would be able to help his single mother and eight siblings. A photo of a young Suubi, who was 20 years […]
Just like his parents, Sami-Kamal Mujuzi Bashir was looking forward to his first academic report on April 28. He was, however, fatally wounded on April 25 when a sliding gate at his home in Nakuule Zone in Nansana Municipality fell on him. Sami was just three years and four months old. His birth on December […]
It is said that rats are usually the first to sense an impending disaster, like a sinking ship or a collapsing building. They quit in huge numbers! So when you see the rats leaving, run! In aeroplanes, no matter how much the plane is bouncing in turbulence, relax and sip your juice; just watch the […]
Gospel musician Coopy Bly revealed in an interview that he met his wife Anna Marie when she was a virgin. Coopy Bly narrated that he prayed for a woman who was not touched by any man and his prayers were answered. “It’s not easy to get lucky in this day and age. I knew […]
Singer Kapa Cat real name Tumusiime Catherine has revealed that fellow singer Martha Mukisa’s ‘Sisaaga’ concert is more likely to flop. In February this year, Black Market Entertainment singer Martha Mukisa revealed her plans of holding her maiden concert. Dubbed ‘Sisaaga’, Martha Mukisa’s concert is scheduled for 12th May 2023 at Freedom City in Kampala. […]
The United States has put Uganda on notice that it risks losing $400 million (Shs1.4t) in Washington’s annual support to HIV/Aids care and treatment over the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. Parliament, by an overwhelming majority, enacted the legislation on March 21, setting out a plethora of tougher penalties including the death sentence for the worst offenses. President […]
Without wishing to jinx things, it looks like spring has finally sprung, so turn your thoughts to warm-weather dressing. The shorts suit is riding high on the season’s trend list, designers from The Row to Givenchy and Max Mara are backing them as office wear for men and women alike. The added bonus of a […]
A border dispute between Uganda and DR Congo is again brewing in the frontier town of Padea, West Nile Sub-region after Congolese locals backed by their police crossed into Uganda and laid claim to three villages deep inside Uganda. The villages being claimed by the Congolese are Acu Cell, in Jupadindu Ward of Padea Town […]
“Much as I had the urge to go and work in the Middle East, I always wanted to go through proper channels and my desired destination was Dubai since at that time there were few worrying stories from Dubai-based migrant workers. After sitting my Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams, my mother had plans for […]
