From shame to dignity: Northern Uganda’s push for menstrual justice gains momentum
Menstrual discrimination reinforces patriarchy and exclusion and it affects girls and women at home, in schools, and throughout society.
Eyes wide open: What smart glasses mean for citizen privacy in East Africa
What makes this moment critical is not just the technology itself, but the asymmetry it creates: between those who can see, record and analyse, and those who are unknowingly seen.
Amolatar district has a rocky enclave for tourism – commissioner Magwar
With its unmatched scenic views and historical significance, RDC Magwar is calling on tourists, developers, and stakeholders to embrace the site’s potential.
“Ebola is now everywhere”: Adjumani taskforce calls for vigilance
The District Surveillance Focal Person, Olanya Paul, revealed that Uganda continues to receive periodic outbreak reports with new cases already confirmed among health workers.
UPDF national referral hospital board completes governance retreat
Prof Francis Omaswa, chairman of the board, said the institution needs to be very well governed and ranked to the highest international standards.
Kwania residents begin receiving government restocking money
The Kwania leadership has put a lot of emphasis on the proper utilisation of the restocking money.
UPC protests MP Santa Alum’s ministerial appointment
On Wednesday, UPC party leader spoke about the Oyam district woman MP Santa Alum’s ministerial position in the NRM government.
Amolatar: Agikdak residents repair 6km access road abandoned by local govt
The action was born from desperation, as the deteriorating road has become a major barrier to development, cutting off the parish from essential services and markets.
Nakyobe Mbonye warns prosecutors against false charges and intimidation
During a community meeting on March 18, 2026, more than 62 residents gathered to condemn what they described as a coordinated scheme to dispossess poor households of their customary land.
Amolatar bans kissing as an Ebola control measure
District Health Officer Jimmy Odongo issued the alert during the inaugural Ebola taskforce meeting, chaired by Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Obonyo Magwar.
Don’t settle for a generic ‘Eid Mubarak’ – Islam Khan says
In His infinite mercy, Khan said Allah replaced the sacrifice with a ram, teaching all of humanity a timeless lesson about faith, obedience, and trust.
Aber Gifter’s historic win signals new hope for vulnerable girls in Acholi
Gifter Aber dropped out of school at primary level after becoming pregnant and spent nearly 20 years away from formal education before upgrading.