Uganda Flags Off Distribution of 2.3 Million Malaria Vaccine Doses
The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Oceroh, has flagged off the distribution of 2.278 million doses of malaria vaccines to 105 districts with high and moderate malaria transmission. This marks a significant milestone in Uganda’s fight against malaria. The vaccine rollout will eventually extend to the entire country.
Joshua Cheptegei and Sarah Chelangat Win Elite Men’s and Women’s Titles in India
Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei has won the elite men’s race while his compatriot Sarah Chelangat bagged the women’s title at the World 10K Bengaluru 2025 on Sunday. Joshua Cheptegei and Sarah Chelangat were the first athletes from Uganda to take home the TCS World 10K titles. The contest between the
Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in African region
An increase in vaccine coverage in Africa is helping protect millions of people from life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio and cervical cancer. In 2023, vaccination saved at least 1.8 million lives in the African region, nearly half the global figure of 4.2 million. These advancements have been possible thanks
CAF President Motsepe Announces Vice Presidents at Executive Meeting in Ghana
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Executive Committee (“EXCO”) met in Accra, Ghana on Saturday ahead of the Final matches of the CAF African Schools Football Championship. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, who chaired the meeting, announced five new CAF Vice Presidents. The newly-elected CAF Vice Presidents are: CAF First
Court Orders Standard Chartered Bank to Pay Shs 573 Million for Unlawful Dismissal of Employee
The Court of Appeal has ordered Standard Chartered Bank to pay Shs 573 million to Grace Tibihikira Makoko for her unlawful dismissal from employment. Between 1995 and 2015, Standard Chartered Bank employed Makoko in various capacities in Uganda and Kenya. From 2011 to 2015, she served on international assignments as
Pope Francis laid to rest in a marble tomb inscribed Franciscus
Around 400,000 mourners packed St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets of Rome to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church since 2013 and was known as a champion of the poor. After a solemn funeral, Pope Francis’s plain wooden coffin, symbolising his humility, was slowly driven
Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak
Uganda has declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala. During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred. Ten people
The Corrupt Pope Who Sold His Office for money and used army to overthrow Pope Sylvester
With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, interest in the papacy’s complex and dramatic history has been rekindled across streaming platforms. Among the trending content is the documentary series Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, which explores the evolution of the papacy from its apostolic beginnings to
Tina Wamala Hands Over PRAU Leadership to Irene Nakasiita After Transformative Tenure
The outgoing Governing Council, led by President Tina Wamala has handed over the reins to the incoming Council headed by Irene Nakasiita, Director of Communications and Resource Mobilization at the Uganda Red Cross Society. The event was graced by George William Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission,
Ugandan Shilling Remains Steady Amid Balanced Currency Flows and Improved Market Liquidity
The Ugandan shilling held firm against the US dollar throughout the week, trading within a narrow and stable range. This stability was supported by balanced activity between buyers and sellers in the foreign exchange market, according to Catherine Kijjagulwe, Acting Head of Markets at Absa Bank Uganda. Commodity-related inflows were
Museveni Delegates Speaker Among to Represent Uganda at Pope Francis’ Funeral
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral, set to take place at St. Peter’s Square, will be attended by several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald
