How members of teachers’ SACCO will utilise UGX 20 billion

Teachers across Uganda face challenges of low pay and have been pleading with President Yoweri Museveni to provide them with funds through their SACCOs. They maintain that the funds will help support their business initiatives and improve their standard of living. Recently, the President responded to their call with 20 billion shillings, and the Uganda […]

New malaria drug promises hope for children with sickle cell disease

A groundbreaking study has identified a more effective malaria prevention drug for children with sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia. This could significantly reduce complications and mortality rates among these vulnerable children, particularly in Uganda, where sickle cell disease and sickle cell anemia remain pressing public health issues. The study, led by Dr. Richard […]

Health workers blame rising preterm births on malnutrition

Health workers in Kamwenge district have blamed the high number of preterm births, stillbirths, and miscarriages among expectant mothers on malnutrition and food insecurity in the region. They say this negative trend prevents the bodies of expectant mothers from supporting child growth. Dr. Ivan Mujuni, the head of Rukunyu General Hospital, explains that out of […]

Leaders seek solutions to conflicts between locals, UWA at Mt Elgon

Conflicts between the Uganda Wildlife Authority and locals bordering Mt. Elgon National Park in the Sebei and Bugisu sub-regions have persisted since 1992 when the government gazetted the park. The role of the Uganda Wildlife Authority has been to protect the park and ensure that wild animals are not harmed by people. However, over the […]

Police arrest woman accused of torturing 4-year-old in viral video

Police in Kabale have arrested Precious Tumuhirwe, who appears in videos circulating on social media showing her torturing a four-year-old girl. However, Tumuhirwe denies causing any injuries to the young girl and insists the victim fell while bathing. Police have transferred her to Kira Police Division, where she will face charges of aggravated torture, which […]

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