DNA Tests Confirm Four of Nine Disputed Children of Late MP Muhammad Ssegirinya
DNA tests have confirmed that only four out of the nine children claimed to be fathered by the late Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, are biologically his. The revelation was made by Alex Lusswa Luwemba, the former personal assistant to the late legislator, amidst ongoing disputes over Ssegirinya’s
Securing Health After Retirement: Why a Post-Retirement Medical Cover is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
By Darius Niwaha Kishaho For most of our working lives, we diligently pursue income, security, and a better future. We save for retirement, invest in our children’s education, and work hard to build a life of stability. But one often overlooked reality looms quietly in the background—healthcare needs in retirement.
Diageo Academy Equips over 1,600 Ugandans with Hospitality Skills
In a drive to standardise the hospitality industry and elevate service excellence, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), through its Diageo Bar Academy (DBA) 2025 training programme, is equipping bartenders, waiters, and waitresses across the country with critical industry skills. According to Steven Baguma, UBL’s Reserve Ambassador, the intensive two-month training initiative
Cancer Institute Invents Natural Remedies for Cancer Management
In response to the growing cancer burden in Uganda, the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has developed six natural remedies aimed at treating and managing various types of cancer. This innovation seeks to ease the financial strain on patients accessing cancer care services. UCI offers a comprehensive range of cancer services,
Museveni Picks Nomination Forms for NRM National Chairman and Presidential Flag Bearer
President Yoweri Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has arrived at the NRM Electoral Commission Headquarters, where hundreds of party supporters gathered to witness him pick up nomination forms for the positions of NRM National Chairman and Presidential Flag Bearer. Upon arrival,
Victoria University Courts Busoga Kingdom in Bold Education Partnership Move
In a strategic overture that blends cultural diplomacy with academic ambition, Victoria University (VU) has pledged its support to the Busoga Kingdom’s education agenda. The move, spearheaded by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lawrence Muganga, signals a deepening of ties between one of Uganda’s most tech-forward institutions and one of
World Bank Group, IAEA Formalize Partnership to Collaborate on Nuclear Energy for Development
The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sealed an agreement today to work together to support the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The partnership agreement, signed by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi,
450,000 Duplicate Identities Raise Questions Over NIRA’s Data Integrity
More than 450,000 individuals currently listed in the National Identification Register share the same three names and identical date of birth, according to National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) . While initially described by NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo as a statistical reality of common naming patterns, new insights from
Tribunal Sanctions Balondemu, Orders Withdrawal of His Allowances
The Leadership Tribunal has fined Kampala District Land Board Chairperson, David Balondemu, a total of Shs 2.8 million and ordered the withholding of his allowances over his failure to submit a declaration of income, assets, and liabilities for the year 2023. The case was brought by the Inspector General of
Victoria University Opens Applications for July 2025 Intake
Victoria University, one of Uganda’s leading private institutions, has officially opened applications for its July 2025 intake. With three intakes each year, this mid-year window provides an excellent opportunity for students to begin or continue their academic journey without waiting for the next academic calendar. If you’re considering applying, here’s
