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President Museveni backs education for the girl child23 minutes ago

PRESIDENT Yoweri has said the traditional family lifestyle that casts the girlchild in the background in preference of boy children needs to be dropped....

No war between me and Museveni – Mbabazi4 hours ago

Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has said there is no war between him and President Yoweri Museveni.....

200 girls in Amudat flee genital mutilation4 hours ago

As the country celebrates Women’s Day, a total of 194 girls in Amudat district have fled their homes fearing to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM).....

Business

Britam weighs move to cross-list2 hours ago

BRITAM top executives have signaled the likelihood of the company cross-listing on the Ugandan share markets following new regulatory requirements for separate life and general insurance licenses...

Mobile phones keep farmers alert on weather changes3 hours ago

For the last 10 years, seasons have been changing that it has become difficult to tell when the rains will come. This is why Robert Lwanga, a resident of Kyangogolo in Nabiswera sub-county, Wakiso di...

Sport

Can KCCA FC stun Nkana?4 hours ago

CAN George Nsimbe become the first coach to lead a Ugandan club past a Zambian team in a CAF competition? KCCA will be praying this question is answered in the affirmative....

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Star women of Ugandan sport 4 hours ago

UGANDAN sport has countless women to thank for its wellbeing and we see it only fit to recognise 10 women who have helped shape this sphere of our society through amazing feats....

Kiprotich gets yet another promotion 2 hours ago

Uganda Prisons Services has promoted the World Champion and Olympic gold medalist to the rank of Superintendent of Prisons, a befitting rank for a man that has made Uganda proud....

Namilyango eyes SMACK revenge 47 minutes ago

AS Namilyango cut short their weekend and resumed training on Monday after a 15-0 humiliation at the hands of SMACK, the latter also cut short their celebrations....

UAF needs volunteers for x-country 1 hour ago

THE national athletics governing body (UAF) has urged Ugandans to join them and offer services as volunteers during the Africa Cross Country championship....

Entertainment

Will Michael Wawuyo bring the Award home? 2 days ago

The 2nd Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) gets under way this Saturday March 8, in Lagos, Nigeria; and Ugandan stage and screen actor, Michael Wawuyo is up for the Make Up Artiste of the Y....

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Meet Jinja’s 'confused' Rated Next contestant 3 days ago

Confused, as used in reference to this chap, wasn’t actually my choice word. Rather, just about everyone who encountered him used the word on him like it was a synonym to his name.... ..

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Health

US cancels HIV kits grant to NMS 8 hours ago

THE National Medical Stores is under investigation for failing to explain how the distribution of HIV testing kits and other medical supplies worth over sh58.5b, was done

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Education

Makerere launches journalism project 3 hours ago

The project aims at increasing the capacity within higher journalism and media education institutions as well as increasing research output in the global South

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Lifestyle

When glossy nails become a deathtrap1 day ago

Nail care is extremely important because the hands are always visible. But is it possible to get a manicure or pedicure without getting a little of the nail products on the skin?....

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Should I tell her that her husband is cheating on her with her sister? 4 hours ago

Recently, a friend of mine called Eric told me my best friend’s marriage was under threat because her sister, Rosanna, was going out with her husband.....

A ministry born of a child’s plight 2 days ago

At a wedding reception a couple of months ago, I was humbled by the children’s choir that entertained the guests. The children sang with grace, energy, love and joy.....

The female condom: It’s safe, so why won’t they wear it? 4 days ago

The female condom was introduced in the 1990s. Although a recent survey shows that 80% of the respondents had knowledge about the condom, uptake remains low at a paltry 3%. So why are women reluctant....

Opinion / Columnists

Why aid will never develop Africa

Most developed and rich countries always announce calls for proposals under themes of their (funders') interest, call them 'thematic areas'. Examples of such thematic areas are; climate change; food

Africa must spurn World Bank’s one billion dollar bait

This is in reference to the World Bank’s recently announced one billion dollar Project for Africa, which according to Tom Butler - the Mining Specialist at the Bank’s private finance arm, the Interna

The answer to youth unemployment lies in tax incentives

Uganda presents an fascinating case of youth unemployment with a whopping 80% in urban areas having more unemployed youths compared to rural areas and females being more affected compared to their ma

How to mitigate climate change in Africa

Uganda and Africa generally has continued to bare the effects of the variation in weather patterns known as climate change. Climate change, therefore, is the variation in weather patterns over a peri

Special Features

Women face the brunt of HIV, need real focus 8 hours ago

The theme of today’s International Women's Day is Inspiring change. One area the world desperately needs an effective reversal of fortunes is in the fight against HIV. HILARY BAINEMIGISHA looks at th

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World

Missing plane triggers Southeast Asia search 3 hours ago

SEVERAL nations searched waters off Southeast Asia on Saturday after a Malaysia Airlines jet carrying 239 passengers disappeared and was presumed lost,

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Sites and Sounds of Uganda

Ndere centre, where African culture is very alive 3 days ago

Come Sunday evening and one would be excused to take a second look at their own complexion in the mirror to confirm their colour. This is after it dawns on you that, without a visa to UK or USA, you

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Science & technology

Getty Images makes its pictures free to use 2 days ago

THE stock photo agency introduced a new "embed" function on Thursday that will enable its images to be published on websites, blogs and social media free of charge....

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Facebook out 'to buy solar drone maker' 3 days ago

Facebook is in talks to buy a solar-powered drone startup in what could lead to making wireless Internet available in regions without online access... ..

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