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The recent Ministry of Health’s annual sector performance report in Uganda has brought to light concerning issues related to sanitation across the nation. The report emphasizes that 5% of households in the country lack access to a basic toilet facility, exacerbating the already challenging sanitation crisis. Moreover, the findings underscore …

Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, expressed profound frustration and disbelief at the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decision that allowed Newcastle’s winning goal during their 1-0 defeat. Arteta labeled the incident as “embarrassing” and a “disgrace.” Anthony Gordon scored the sole goal after three VAR checks, all favoring Newcastle, raising questions …

Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, expressed immense praise for the prowess of 21-year-old Belgian winger Jeremy Doku, calling him a “supreme young talent” following his remarkable display during City’s commanding 6-1 Premier League victory against Bournemouth. Doku, a £55.4 million summer acquisition from Rennes, marked his debut with a stunning …

A devastating incident at a coffee factory in Uganda’s central district of Mityana has resulted in the deaths of three employees, prompting a police investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding their tragic demise. The deceased individuals have been identified as Collins Sseguya (21), James Kimbugwe (19), and Bashir Migala (25), …

Two separate accidents have left a total of 15 people dead and several others injured. The first incident involved the collision between M/V Reg. No UBE 939H, a Toyota Hiace, and a Trailer Reg. No RAC 603Q/RL, a Benz Actross, which occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m. at Musiti along Jinja-Iganga …

Shock rippled through Lunganga village, Lwambogo parish, Bungokho Sub County in Mbale district as an unidentified murder victim’s body was discovered on the morning of October 30, 2023, in the Ndokhwa stream. Mr. Chris Mafabi Omir, Chairman LC 3 Bungokho Sub County, suggested the victim was likely a farmer ambushed …

Busia District Health Officer (DHO), Mr. Panyako Wabwire, along with three other local government health department staff, faced arrest due to the negligent act of leaving government-provided drugs exposed to heavy rain on November 2, 2023. The arrest occurred on Thursday, November 2, 2023, following orders from the Busia Resident …

The passing of John Chris Bakiza, renowned for his leadership as the former director of the Criminal Investigations Directorate within the Uganda Police Force, has been confirmed. Bakiza, remembered not only as a specialist in constitutional law but also as an external examiner at the Law Development Centre (LDC), began …

Airtel Money Uganda recently presented a significant contribution of UGX 265M in support of the Busoga Royal Wedding. Japhet Aritho, Managing Director of Airtel Money, announced this significant gesture during a press conference held at Sheraton Hotel. The event was graced by Busoga Kingdom’s 2nd Deputy Premier Osman Noor Ahmed …

On October 24, 2023, Justice Tadeo Asiimwe issued a permanent injunction, restraining dfcu Bank from continuing trespass on properties subject to the suit. These properties were part of 48 leases taken over by dfcu Bank through the Purchase of Assets and Assumption Agreement (P&A) in 2017, following the acquisition of …