NIRA takes over Marriage Registration in the country
In a transformative milestone, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially assumed responsibility for marriage registration in Uganda—ushering in a new era of streamlined civil registration and renewed hope. Since taking over the function in late September 2024, NIRA has already generated over UGX 734 million in Non-Tax
Human Papillomavirus vaccination: Urgent steps needed to address low uptake amid rising hesitancy
By Dr. Sabrina Kitaka HPV is fueling high cervical cancer rates in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of effective vaccines. Yet uptake remains low, driven largely by vaccine hesitancy. In South Africa alone, most participants (71%) were hesitant to receive at least one of the vacines in the country, according
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp Set to Offer Elevated Luxury in the Wild
The Ritz-Carlton is poised to unveil a new era of luxury hospitality in Kenya with the highly anticipated opening of the brand’s first luxury safari camp. Expected to open this August, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant style to the heart of
AFSA Launches Seed is Life Campaign to Defend Farmer-Managed Seed Systems
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) has launched its “Seed is Life” campaign—an urgent initiative promoting Farmer-Managed Seed Systems (FMSS) and resisting the spread of chemical-intensive, monoculture industrial agriculture across the continent. The campaign aligns with International Seeds Day, amplifying the voices of those advocating for patent-free seeds
Ofwono Opondo Resigns, Set to Hand Over Office on Monday
Ofwono Opondo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has officially resigned, announcing his intention to join elective politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. “For the avoidance of doubt, I will be handing in my resignation letter to the Uganda Media Centre tomorrow. I will officially hand over
Umeme Ordered to Pay Shs 30 million for Illegal Meter Connection and Overbilling
The Electricity Tribunal has ordered Umeme to pay Shs 30 million in compensation to Kamba Petroleum Uganda Limited for unlawfully connecting other customers to the complainant’s meter, which led to overbilling and significant financial losses. In 2016, Kamba Petroleum filed a complaint with the Electricity Tribunal, alleging that Umeme had
MTN commits Shs 100 million to support professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo
MTN Uganda has announced a Shs 100 million sponsorship for Uganda’s only professional golfer on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour, Ronald Rugumayo, fondly known as Mayo. This support is part of a broader national campaign dubbed “Friends of Mayo,” which aims to rally Ugandans to stand behind one
Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga Appointed Acting Principal Judge
Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga has been appointed as the Acting Principal Judge of the Courts of Judicature. Her appointment was made by the , Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny–Dollo. This appointment follows the elevation of Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija to the position of Deputy Chief Justice. In her new role, Justice Kajuga
World Bank: Economic Growth is Speeding Up in Africa, but Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
Economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is showing some resilience despite uncertainty in the global economy and restricted fiscal space. Regional growth is expected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026-2027. This growth is mainly due to increased private consumption and investments as inflation cools down
The latest list of Popes by country of origin revealed
In this guide, pope history has listed all the Popes that have reigned in the history of the papacy by their country of origin. The website has also listed them in chronological order in each of the sections. Due to the fact that the Papacy has existed for almost two
