Specialists at Mulago National Referral Hospital have warned men to seek screening for breast cancer, as there has been a notable rise in the number of cases diagnosed at advanced stages. Speaking on Wednesday during the ongoing radiology health camp at the hospital, Dr. Kintu Luwaga, a Consultant Surgeon who heads the Breast Surgery Unit, […]
The second deputy Katikkiro of Buganda, Robert Wagwa Nsibirwa has expressed support for the burning desire by the Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi (LSOSF) to have their foundress, Mother Kevin Mary Kearney beatified and canonized as a saint, arguing that Buganda was the core for the spread of religion in the country. This was […]
Uganda long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has won the New Delhi Half Marathon in India. The 10,000 meters Paris summer Olympic Gold medalist secured the 2024 edition Half marathon victory in 59 minutes and 46 seconds, while Kenya’s Alex Matata came second in a time of 59 minutes and 50 seconds. Nicholas Kipkorir, also from Kenya came […]
By Deputy Speaker Press Team VATICAN CITY, ROME – Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the impact of Christianity on his country, marking the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs. In a speech delivered on his behalf on Saturday October 20, 2024 by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, President […]
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured all teachers in public service that the government will enhance their salaries but in a phased manner. “Our intention is very clear, the economy is growing and the inflation is low. Our target is to pay all the public servants well but also increase the numbers of the public […]
The Office of the President has interdicted the Bushenyi Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Robert Atuhairwe for allegedly being in secret love affairs with a Senior Three student of Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School. RDC Atuhairwe was interdicted over allegations of misconduct, involving himself into love affairs with a Senior Three student of Bweranyangi Girls Secondary School. […]
Police have arrested Mercy Timbitwire Bashisha, the woman captured in a viral video assaulting a traffic policeman and threatening to have him lose his job. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kituuma Rusoke, the arrest follows an incident in which Bashisha became violent toward the officer after being signaled to stop. In the video, […]
President Museveni has thanked Permanent Secretaries for the decision to align with the National Resistance Movement, saying this will make them contributors to the socio-economic transformation as prescribed by the NRM. Museven who was on 17th October meeting the Permanent Secretaries at State House Entebbe, reminded them that they are obliged to execute their supervision role […]
The head of Namagunga Deanery in Lugazi Diocese Fr. John Chrysostom Sserwadda has advised Christians to execute matrimonial sacrament while still in tender ages instead of waiting when they are very old. This was contained in his sermon in a mass during which he wedded four couples. It was organized to coincide with the Deanery […]
The Kasangati Chief Magistrates Court has remanded the Former Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority Dorothy Kisaka and her Deputy David Luyimbazi on 57 charges including manslaughter, causing death or harm by rush or negligent act. Kisaka, Luyimbazi and the Director of Public Health Dr Daniel Okello on Friday were arraigned before the Court presided over by the Chief Magistrate […]
