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Church guard shot during arrest after raid

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Fort Portal Central division police are investigating the break-in at St John's Cathedral of Ruwenzori diocese in Fort Portal City that resulted in Shs 13 million worth of church it... Read More


Tooro Kingdom launches cultural revival initiative in schools

Uganda, Feb. 20 -- In an effort to rejuvenate Tooro culture among learners in schools and institutions under the Tooro Kingdom, authorities within the cultural institution have launched an initiative ... Read More


Minister rallies Ugandanson digital number plates

Uganda, Feb. 19 -- The Minister of Security, Maj Gen (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi, has urged Ugandans to embrace the use of digital number plates and technology. The minister reasoned that the transition from o... Read More


Entering heart of Ituri province in DR Congo

Uganda, Feb. 18 -- Time check: 7.30am on November 28,2023. We set off from Fort Portal City aboard a UPDF van packed with soldiers destined for Ituri Province in eastern DR Congo. This marked the comm... Read More


Embrace technology to navigate evolving job market, graduates told

Uganda, Feb. 17 -- Security minister Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi has asked graduates to embrace the ongoing technological advancements in the digital age to compete in the evolving job market. "All graduates... Read More


Ntoroko gets Shs2b medical centre

Uganda, Feb. 16 -- Residents and local leaders in Ntoroko District are elated by the inauguration of a Shs2 billion health facility in Rwebisengo Town Council. The district in partnership with Outrea... Read More


Khat farmers decry new narcotics law

Uganda, Feb. 14 -- More than 30,000 khat farmers and dealers have protested against the enactment of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act of 2023. This follows the February 2 signing of ... Read More


Kyenjojo tasks govt on 13-year-old road pledge

Uganda, Feb. 13 -- Residents of Kyenjojo District are up in arms over what they call failure by the government to construct a key road in the area. The community claim President Museveni is yet to fu... Read More


Ntoroko schools yet to rise from flood ruins as first term opens

Uganda, Feb. 5 -- As schools across the country officially open for term one today, those in Ntoroko District are not sure of where the pupils and teachers will sit due to dilapidated structures, some... Read More


Flood-prone Ntoroko moves to end menace

Uganda, Feb. 5 -- A private company, contracted by Ntoroko District authorities, has commenced the construction of an embankment to stop flooding along the banks of River Semliki, especially in Butung... Read More