Sironko engineering department under investigation for fund mismanagement

The Sironko District Engineering Department is under investigation for alleged mismanagement and embezzlement of funds allocated for road construction between 2021 and 2024. A joint monitoring team, consisting of local leaders, Members of Parliament, district councilors, and technical staff, recently inspected the district’s roads and uncovered shocking discrepancies. Despite official reports claiming that all allocated […]

EAC leaders push for Swahili promotion ahead of conference

Members of the East African Community have expressed concerns over the failure of citizens in member states to embrace Swahili as a unifying language. Swahili was introduced as the official language of the East African Community to promote unity, economic development, and a shared cultural identity, but it has not been widely adopted by the […]

How non-profit agency is restoring mobility of hundreds

Northern Uganda, a region once ravaged by decades of brutal conflict, is slowly piecing its communities back together. The scars of the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency, which lasted from 1986 to 2006, still linger. This insurgency, led by warlord Joseph Kony, left a legacy of physical disabilities, emotional trauma, and untold suffering.

How illicit charcoal trade cartels are outwitting security

In May 2023, President Yoweri Museveni issued Executive Order No. 3, in which he, among other things, banned commercial charcoal trade in Karamoja, Teso, Lango, Acholi, and West Nile. However, commercial charcoal dealers have continued to wreak havoc on tree cover across Acholi sub region despite an existing Executive Order issued nearly two years ago […]

Fight erupts over management of Bussi orphanage

Police have arrested four people in Bussi in connection to an alleged gang attack on an orphanage in an effort to evict the Bussi Sub-county chairperson, Charles Mukalazi, who they accused of child abuse. This incident follows a long standing controversy regarding the administration of Hope for Island Children, a non-governmental organization operating in the […]

Goretti Nabwami’s journey: From tragedy to new beginning

Last week, we shared the heartbreaking story of Goretti Nabwami, a woman who endured decades of rejection, abuse, and loss. Forced into marriage at just 14, Goretti’s life was marked by domestic violence, financial struggles, and the tragic loss of her twins. Today, we revisit her journey after receiving an outpouring of support from well-wishers, […]

Fort Portal’s City status boosts tourism and development

In 2020, Fort Portal was designated a city and recognized as Uganda’s Tourism City due to its proximity to key attractions, including Kibale National Park, Semuliki National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and over 30 crater lakes. The city’s tourism potential, along with sites like Sempaya Hot Springs, led the government to elevate Fort Portal’s […]

The secret to perfectly soft, layered Ugandan chapati – easy recipe!

In this video, Faiza dives into how to make soft, layered Ugandan chapati right at home using Blueband. These chapatis are simple, delicious, and perfect for any meal. If you love adding vegetables, feel free to experiment, but Faiza’s recipe focuses on the classic, original version. Follow along for an easy step-by-step guide to creating […]

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