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President Museveni has also questioned the whereabouts of grasshoppers, popularly known as “nsenene” in Uganda. The “nsenene” is a local delicacy normally harvested in the month of November. The month has even earned it’s name as the month of grasshoppers. Ugandans are always excited for it as they get to enjoy these insects. It’s usually a lucrative business around this ...

The US Intelligence has said it has evidence that Hamas has a command centre under Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. National Security spokesman John Kirby said the group stored arms there and were prepared for an Israeli attack. This is the first time the US has independently backed claims by close ally Israel that Hamas uses hospitals to hide its ...

Security at the Uganda DRC border districts of Bundibugyo and Ntoroko have been beefed up in recent developments. The reason for this is to hinder Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels from crossing into Uganda to cause unrest. This development comes after a Sunday night attack by suspected ADF rebels in Eastern DR Congo.The incident happened in Kichanga, Watalinga County inside ...

The number of teenage girls seeking antenatal care services have continued to surge in Bundibugyo health facilities. Authorities have associated this continuous increase to defilement. Ms Pamela Adongo, the district probation officer, last week said a total of 2,194 girls sought antenatal care services between January and July.She further revealed how this number could increase since some girls fear going ...

The Alcohol Control Bill, 2023, is a private member’s bill that seeks to regulate the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcoholic drinks. It has now been presented to Parliament for consideration. Additionally, the Bill seeks to stop the sale of alcohol to children. It got tabled during the house sitting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Sarah Opendi, the mover of ...