“Safety remains the highest priority. No amount of gold or other mineral output is worth the loss of life. We appeal to all mining communities to enforce safety protocols and ensure every worker returns home safely each day”, Lokona urged the local…
By Hellen Aguyo Okello Stephen Obore displaying a bottle of Oreey Tamarind Juice(Credit: Hellen Aguyo Okello) In Uganda’s manufacturing and processing industry (Q-Mark) is a “make or break” factor for consumer trust. Award of the prestigious Q-Mark by the Uganda National Bureau…
Emmanuel Lodio the Kotido district speaker addressing the repatriated women and children photo by Bondry Kilenga By Bondry Kilenga and Moses Lokeris Rising migration of Karimojong residents to neighbouring districts in search of food and casual labour has prompted authorities in Kotido…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Tibuhaura Kaguta Museveni, has signed into law three major pieces of legislation aimed at tightening regulation in the country’s construction, housing finance and valuation. The Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2025, the Mortgage Refinance Institutional Act, 2025, and the Valuation…
AGENCY The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile (Internet Photo) Kenya is navigating a familiar but increasingly delicate role in Nile Basin diplomacy: principle without partisanship. Nairobi has reaffirmed its long-held position that no riparian state should be left…
AGENCIES Parliament has approved the allocation of Shs30 billion to the Ministry of Education and Sports Uganda for the establishment of Karamoja Peace and Technology University, fulfilling a pledge made by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The approval followed the presentation of a…
CAF Senegal players crowmned champions of Africa courtesy photo Senegal 1-0 Morocco (AET), Pape Gueye, 93’ Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time in their history after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a gripping TotalEnergies Africa…
By Bondry Kilenga SP Musiho courtesy photo The leaders and police in Kidepo region are in grief following the sudden demise of the District Police Commander (DPC) of Kaabong SP Hussein Musiho. Details surrounding his death remain scanty, but family sources say…