When I imagined death in a small aircraft crash in Masai Mara, Kenya, 1981
This chronology of small planes in Kenya seems to suggest that travelling in small planes is more risky than travelling on the roads of that country.
Government launches “FertiPlus” to boost coffee production in northern Uganda
In Northern Uganda, FertiPlus rollout has already taken place in the West Nile and Acholi sub-regions, with Lango being the latest to benefit.
Kole North: MP Dr Opio Acuti opens 7 vocational training centres in first parliamentary term
Following his recent nomination for the 2026 general elections, the MP presented his development report card to constituents in Aboke, Alito, and Okwerodot sub-counties, where he was honoured as the area’s best-performing legislator.
MTN Uganda opens inclusive ICT lab in Lira
Other MTN Uganda project beneficiaries include Kisoro Demonstration Primary School, St. Francis Primary School for the Blind Madera, Iganga Secondary School, and Gulu High School.
Kenya once again tops DDoS threat list in East Africa
NETSCOUT 1H 2025 threat intelligence report shows range of targeted regional industries.
Tension as Police arrest 15 NUP supporters in Lira
NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine’s supporters have been arrested, and two key ones are on the run for vandalising a police vehicle with a private number plate.
EC receives 60,000 biometric kits for 2026 elections
On January 15, each voter will be biometrically verified before he or she is given a ballot paper to cast a vote.
EC fresh nominations end today across affected areas
The Electoral Commission says the exercise only applies to electoral areas where a candidate’s death created a vacancy
Lira regional referral hospital sets Nov 14 for second community baraza
The hospital director, Dr Andrew Odur said they have implemented the recommendations generated from the first baraza in 2024.
Kyagulanyi vows to build national unity, create 10 million jobs by 2032
On Tuesday October 28, Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine will be in Alebtong and Otuke districts before heading to Karamoja sub-region.
Alleged fake lawyer arrested in Kayunga
Police have urged anyone who may have been victimised by the suspect to come forward and open cases.
Funding cuts force shutdown of women’s rights programs – UN
Funding shortfalls coincide with a rising backlash against women’s rights in one in four countries.