In a momentous occasion at the 14th Annual Diaspora Homecoming Dinner in Kampala, Prof Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the esteemed Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, was bestowed with a special diaspora award. The recognition celebrated Dr. Muganga’s outstanding contributions to Uganda’s education sector and his unwavering support for Ugandans both at home and abroad. During the prestigious event, Ronnie Mayanja, the ...

The recent tragic incident on a New York City subway train in Brooklyn has left the public in shock and mourning. The victim, Debrina Kawam, a 57-year-old woman from New Jersey, was horrifically set on fire and burned to death in what appears to be a random attack on 22 December. The perpetrator, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, allegedly started the blaze ...

The tight-knit community of Osukuru Cell in Tororo District is grappling with profound shock and sorrow following the distressing revelation of a newborn baby boy’s lifeless body, callously discarded beside the road. Wrapped in a shirt, the infant’s remains were uncovered under unsettling circumstances, prompting local authorities to initiate a thorough investigation into the tragic event that has left the ...

Former President Jimmy Carter Jr’s state funeral is scheduled for 9 January at the Washington National Cathedral, as the nation comes together to mourn the passing of the longest-lived US president. Sadly, Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice-president, passed away in 2021 before he could deliver the eulogy. Mondale’s son will now step in to read the heartfelt tribute at the funeral, ...

Uganda Cricket’s 2024 successes were rooted in the solid foundation laid in the preceding year of 2023. The Cricket Cranes and the Victoria Pearls showcased their prowess on the international stage, setting the stage for future achievements. The Cricket Cranes’ debut at the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies marked a significant milestone. Despite facing formidable opponents, the ...