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Jinja: Hardly a month since moving into the Busoga region for a much-anticipated grassroots agriculture-based youth employment mobilization project, Heifer International and the Mastercard Foundation are already making headlines. At the ongoing Jinja National Agriculture Show, the two development organizations, together with their partners ASIGMA, CURAD, FSME, and FSD, assembled a group of youth to exhibit their agricultural products, offering a glimpse of what lies ahead for the region. Speaking at the event, the State Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dr. Bright Rwamirama, praised Heifer International for its decades of support to the agricultural sector in Uganda. Heifer International and the…
In Uganda, stroke is one of the top five causes of adult death and accounts for 3.7 % of all admissions in Uganda’s hospitals. However, it should be noted that data on risk factors and outcomes from hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes in urban Ugandans are limited yet up-to-date data are required to estimate the current impact of the disease. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. Strokes occur when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or rupture). When that happens,…
Zimbabwe celebrated a major victory on Sunday, winning the Rugby Africa Men’s Cup for the first time in 12 years by defeating Algeria 29-3 in Kampala, Uganda. Algeria, making their first appearance in the final, had impressed with wins over Ivory Coast and Kenya. Zimbabwe, known as the Sables, were aiming for their second title, their last being in 2012. The Sables played an outstanding game, scoring four tries and not allowing Algeria to score any. The match started strongly for Zimbabwe, with right wing Trevor Gurwe scoring two tries in the first half. However, the game remained tense until…
Derrick Masete is a Senior Six student at Kakira Secondary School offering Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) and his dream is to pursue Medical Radiography at university. The 19-year-old recently excelled in the Virtue Students Anti-Corruption Challenge emerging the best in Eastern Uganda and second best overall in the interview category that featured interviews with the high and mighty of the country. “The interview focused on accountability and transparency with emphasis on education, health, climate change and infrastructure development,” Masete said. Masete is not the only student flying the flag of Kakira Secondary School high in the country and beyond.…
His Majesty the Isebantu Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV, on an official visit in Eswatini at the invitation of King Mswati attended the Ingwenyama Cup (Kings cup) gala where the Royal Kingdom of Eswatini was honouring the sponsors of the tournament with a dinner. The Ingwenyama Cup in Eswatini is a competition where different soccer teams and cultural groups compete in different categories throughout the kingdom. The two Monarchs first had a closed meeting at the Mavuso Exhibition Centre where they discussed mutual interest for the two kingdoms and its people. They later inspected chanting and beautiful cultural performances and…
By Moses Kulubya The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) are currently conducting a recruitment drive to enlist 10,000 new personnel into the force. On July 8, 2024, 107 individuals were recruited in Mbale City and Mbale District to join the UPDF. Col Saad Katemba, who is heading the recruitment exercise in Eastern Uganda, noted that the process is proceeding smoothly in his operational region. Colonel Saad highlighted that the UPDF only accepts candidates with senior four academic qualifications, and those who have achieved credit in English and Mathematics. Additionally, candidates must be Ugandan citizens and in good health. He also…
By Moses Kulubya Namisindwa district has embarked on rebranding Traditional Birth Attendants to Trained Birth Referral Attendants as part of efforts to fight maternal deaths in the district. This was revealed by Steven Masayi, the acting District Health Officer of Namisindwa, during the delivery of a donation of 100 Maama Kits to expectant mothers at Bupoto Health Centre III by Dr Sarah Khanakwa, the district Woman MP aspirant on Friday. According to Masayi, the rebranding started way back in 2012 after the district realising many women had resorted to seek birth attention from Traditional Birth Attendants than health centres where…
BUL FC has secured key players for the upcoming season with several contract extensions so far. Ibrahim Mugulusi, the 27-year-old attacking midfielder known for his agility on the field, has committed to the Eastern Giants with a new two-year deal. Mugulusi, instrumental in BUL’s recent successes including a Uganda Cup victory in 2021, expressed his delight in continuing with the club, stating, “Signing this new contract makes me proud because this feels like home.” Joining Mugulusi in extending their tenure are defender Benon Tahomera and midfielder Anthony Mayanja. Tahomera, who made twelve appearances last season, emphasized his growth since joining…
By Switina Namulawa Mayuge: Fear and panic gripped residents of Namataale village, Buwaaya su-bcounty Mayuge district, when a suspected UPDF soldier shot dead four family members and critically injured five others. The four died on the spot while the five were rushed to Iganga and Mulago hospitals in critical condition. According to the LC one secretary for publicity Namataale village, Peter Kasadha, the incident happened at around 9pm on Saturday as the family members had gathered to have supper. Residents who had gathered at the near by Namataale trading center took off into different directions after hearing several gunshots. “Most of…
By Switina Namulawa Bugweri: The director of Save for Health Uganda, Fredrick Makaire, has urged Busoga residents to embrace community health insurance “twedhandabe” aimed at reducing the mortality rate among low income earners. Makaire, who is also eying the Bugweri county MP seat, was speaking during a one-day workshop held at the Bugweri district headquarters recently. “The project aims at ensuring that every member in community has access to health services and can be able to overcome any health threats which has been a challenge due to lack of funds at the village level,” Makaire said. “Every member will contribute…