Uganda news

In the serene landscapes of Buyende in eastern Uganda, a distressing incident unfolded when a father engaged in a heated altercation with his six-year-old son, Moses Ngobi. The aftermath of the confrontation resulted in the young boy sustaining severe burns, leading to his hospitalization at Kamuli General Hospital, located in a neighboring district. The turmoil ignited over a modest sum ...

Events promoter Nobert Events has accused legendary singer Ragga Dee for being an enemy of the music industry. He said that some old artistes still want to be in power forgetting that the young generation is ready to take it up to the next level. Ragga Dee hasn’t been actively releasing music but he has been very active in other ...

In Uganda, the prevalence of child violence has escalated to a crisis level, with thousands of children enduring physical punishment annually. What some families perceive as disciplinary measures often cross the boundaries into abusive behavior. The World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that three out of five children in Uganda experience violence, highlighting it as a widespread form of child abuse ...

Robert Kabushenga, the former CEO of Vision Group, faced a setback in his aspiration to become the Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) due to insufficient qualifications, leading to the Ministry of Public Service rejecting his application. Kabushenga revealed the ministry’s decision on social media, acknowledging his lack of a master’s degree as the reason for not ...

A heated debate is anticipated in Parliament today as opposition lawmakers prepare to confront the government over the contentious National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024. The bill proposes the dissolution of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), a move that has raised concerns and opposition within the coffee-growing community and among their parliamentary representatives. In a press conference held at Parliament, ...