Senegal moves to increase tobacco taxes to save lives
Prime Minister Sonko and the government of Senegal must stand up to tobacco industry bullying and strongly implement the proposed tax increases.
Opio, Obote shared 12% as Elem wins UPC flag for Moroto County
Confident in his vision for Moroto County, Elem vowed to challenge rival parties, including NRM, FDC, and NUP.
Hailstorm destroys crops in seven villages in Dokolo
The hailstorm comes at a time when many families in Dokolo rely heavily on the second planting season, heightening fears of food shortages in the months ahead.
Dokolo UPC registrar declares MP Aguti flag bearer
Dokolo woman MP Aguti Nyangkori secured a resounding victory with 3,657 votes, while her opponent garnered only 422 votes.
Four murder cases rock Oyam, Lira and Dokolo as police launch manhunts
In neighboring Lira district, three suspects are in custody following the death of Apita Emmanuel of Awipeder village, Barr sub-county.
Dokolo: Dr. Lalam turns blue ahead of 2026 polls
Dr. Lalam Atine has appealed for the Dokolo voters’ support to secure the Woman MP seat, promising effective representation in the 2026 elections.
East Rwenzori Diocese celebrates 16 years of existence
Clergy training has greatly advanced in Rwenzori Diocese, with priests attaining higher academic qualifications, including diplomas, degrees, and master’s degrees, while others are pursuing doctorates.
Museveni pledges lasting cattle compensation as Lango leaders push
President Museveni made the pledge on Sunday, August 17, 2025, while addressing religious, cultural, and political leaders of Lango at Lango College playgrounds in Lira City.
Prescription for disaster: Uganda’s antibiotic time bomb
Unchecked self-medication is fueling antibiotic resistance, threatening millions of lives, and exposing the deadly cracks in Uganda’s healthcare system.
Museveni salutes Amuka Boys for restoring peace, proposes cattle compensation methods
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed Lango sub-region on August 17 in Lira City on cattle compensation and advocated for good politics.
Museveni asked Lango-based lawyers to be excluded from cattle compensation talks
The speech at Lango College reflected the intensity of grassroots expectations on when, and how, this time, their stolen cattle are be compensated.
Ugandan student launches AI-Powered health website to simplify medical information
The platform features an AI assistant trained on Uganda’s national clinical guidelines, offering instant answers to health questions