When the bride has no price
We were seated somewhere in Nyamiyaga, watching the evening slowly settle over the hills, with my best Nyamiyaga friend. She defends bride price with a…
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Medical apprenticeship programs critical in improving diagnosis
You probably know somebody who, after trying many healthcare facilities, was told there was nothing wrong with them and he/she should go back home. The symptoms persisted though and the more facilities visited, the more he/ she was told the same. Sometimes they were given painkillers to psychologically manage them. Desperate, they visited a traditional…
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Business
Prolonged dry spell threatens crop yields
A prolonged period of dry weather is raising concerns about food production and rural livelihoods across Uganda, even as urban residents in Kampala contend with heat, dust, and reduced business activity. Farmers in several districts report that crops have begun to wither after more than a month without significant rainfall, raising the risk of poor…
Smallholder farmers to get relief from Equity Group
Access to climate adaptation finance remains a significant challenge for smallholder farmers and rural businesses across Africa, with available capital…
Uganda’s first oil delayed yet again, new target pushed to June 2027
Uganda has pushed back its first oil production target yet again, with the government now expecting commercial production in June…
Uganda’s informal economy seeks strength in numbers
To harness the informal sector’s numbers, the United Informal Sector Forum (UISF) and Union Transport Alliance (UNION) have partnered to…
Education
Only 2,790 out of 10,615 approved for education loans
Only 2,790 students have been approved for government higher education loans for the 2026/27 academic year, leaving thousands of applicants…
Tour ban leaves schools crying over practical learning
The suspension of school trips and educational tours following the July 16 tragic accident involving learners of King David Junior…
EACOP awards 16 scholarships to Kyambogo, Makerere students
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd has awarded scholarships to 16 underprivileged students at Kyambogo University and Makerere…
TECHNOLOGY
Canal+, La Liga partner to combat sports content piracy
Global broadcaster Canal+ and Spanish football league La Liga have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen the fight against sports content piracy across nearly 50 countries in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Under the partnership, the two organisations will combine their expertise, technology and enforcement capabilities to disrupt illegal distribution of sports content. The agreement…
Free internet access excites traders in Oyam market
Free internet access at Oyam Daily Market is opening new opportunities for traders to access information, promote their businesses and connect with customers following the installation of a rural community broadband network. The network, installed at 12 sites across Oyam district, is undergoing technical testing, but market vendors say the connectivity is already changing how…
Tecno unveils new devices, wins two IFA Innovation Awards
Tecno made a strong showing at IFA 2026 in Berlin, unveiling a new lineup of smartphones, laptops and smart devices while securing two IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Gold Awards. The Chinese technology company showcased a range of new and concept devices, from an award-winning modular smartphone and a compact gaming PC to a 0mm…
Lifestyle
Sex Talk: Be mindful; the world is very different
Are you wondering who occupies the countless expensive apartments going up daily in Kampala and its suburbs? The answer you are looking for is: married people searching for a ‘painkiller’. I understand, concubines and side dishes are no longer called such; instead, they now refer to them as ‘Panadol’ by cheating spouses claiming unhappiness and…
Miss Tourism pays tribute to King Oyo as Mucureezi takes crown
Miss Tourism Uganda grand finale took on a sombre tone as contestants and guests paid tribute to the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death has left a void in Uganda’s tourism and cultural circles. The monarch died on August 27, in Dallas, Texas. For many in Uganda’s tourism…
The future is bleak for shy music producers
While many Ugandan producers have chosen to live under the radar and their incomes still comes in through working with new, younger artistes, they have kept the veterans around, even though some claim veterans don’t pay. What veterans bring, though, is buzz and hit songs that attract other customers to work with the producers. This…
Sports
Vipers under pressure; Kitara hold advantage in Caf ties
Uganda’s two representatives in the Caf interclub competitions emerged from their opening legs last weekend with contrasting fortunes, but neither tie is settled, writes ELLY KYEYUNE. On September 5, Vipers SC were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by FC Nouadhibou at St Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, a result that leaves the Ugandan champions facing a…
Other News
Concern as nursing students return to exam cheating
Examination malpractice is resurfacing among nursing, midwifery and allied health trainees, just years after authorities had reduced cases to a…
Missing wagons, billions at stake: MPs demand probe into URC
When Uganda Railways Corporation took back railway operations from Rift Valley Railways in January 2018, one of the most basic…
Tooro Supreme Council, Muhoozi ‘confirm’ Kijanangoma as next king
The Tooro Kingdom supreme council, Orukurato rw’ensanju, has formally confirmed Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the successor to the late…
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