The United States Embassy in Uganda has officially opened its newly relocated American Center Kampala, a cutting-edge hub designed to promote education, innovation, and cultural exchange. The inauguration, led by U.S. Ambassador William Popp, underscores the enduring partnership between the…
Egypt has issued its clearest warning yet over the future of the Nile, declaring that no additional dams will be tolerated without prior agreement and strict adherence to international law. In a sweeping year-end interview, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty signalled…
The Masaka High Court Resident Judge, Justice Fatuma Nanziri, has cautioned advocates to uphold professionalism and ethical conduct, warning that unlicensed legal practice is undermining justice delivery and tarnishing the reputation of the legal profession. Speaking as Guest of Honour…
A quiet hum filled the air as health workers gathered around a suitcase-sized machine, its screen lighting up with a chest image analyzed in seconds. That moment captured the promise behind a new U.S.-backed health intervention unveiled in Uganda on…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), long hailed as a pillar of global humanitarian relief, has been officially shut down, with its remaining operations absorbed into the State Department. The closure, initiated under President Donald Trump’s second term,…
In a bold leap forward for HIV prevention, a new injectable drug named Lenacapavir is reshaping the way the world approaches protection. Developed by Gilead Sciences and marketed as Sunlenca, Lenacapavir is a revolutionary treatment that requires just two injections…
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, has officially launched the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025 survey, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS and improve public health. Implemented in collaboration…
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has turned up the heat on Netball South Africa (NSA) over the unaccounted R90 million earmarked for the 2023 Netball World Cup hosted in Cape Town. During a tense parliamentary session on…
Kajjansi, March 7, 2025 – In a landmark step in the fight against malaria, Uganda has officially launched the distribution of 2.278 million doses of the malaria vaccine to 105 districts with high and moderate transmission rates. The initiative, spearheaded…
Uganda is reeling under an unrelenting heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels, reaching as high as 40°C in some areas. The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has confirmed that cities like Kampala, Jinja, and Gulu are experiencing extreme heat…
