Passengers aboard a Horizon bus from Kampala to Kisoro were on Monday morning shocked after a Rwandan national died in transit. The deceased was travelling on Horizon Bus registration number UAM 218H that was travelling from Kampala to Kisoro District. “As we were traveling,the deceased started vomiting and was told to go and sit behind but he slept off and found dead, “says Hamis Mangumua a passenger who was seated near the deceased. He noted that shortly after passing Ntungamo,they realised that he was dead , prompting the driver to report the matter to Kabale Central Police Station. By press…
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A groundbreaking study conducted by neuroscientists at a leading research institution has uncovered alarming findings regarding the impact of alcohol and drugs on the human brain. Published in the prestigious “Journal of Neuroscience,” the study sheds light on the profound and potentially irreversible effects of substance abuse on cognitive function and brain structure. Researchers utilized advanced Neuroimaging techniques to examine the brains of individuals with a history of chronic alcohol and drug use. What they discovered was concerning: long-term substance abuse leads to significant alterations in brain chemistry and structure, particularly in regions responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and emotional…
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday reiterated his country’s unwavering support for Sudan amidst their political commotion. Tebboune made the remarks at a joint press conference in Algiers with visiting Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan. President Tebboune emphasized Algeria’s commitment to stand alongside the Sudanese people during these challenging circumstances as he underscored Algeria’s dedication to “resolving internal disputes through an internal vision, free from foreign interference.” Expressing confidence in Sudan’s resilience, Tebboune sayed it can overcome challenges stemming from what he referred to as “blatant aggression against it.” In response, Al-Burhan praised Algeria’s historical support…
As of Friday, Uganda issued a statement regarding last week’s order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, also disassociating itself from a dissenting judgment by Judge Julia Sebutinde. Bagiire Vincet Waiswa – Foreign affairs PS said the ICJ order for Israel to prevent genocide acts in Gaza is in line with the position of the recently concluded 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held in Kampala on 19 – 20 January, 2024. The Heads of State and Government of the NAM condemned the continuing Israeli…
The NRM Senior Manager of Communication and Public Relations, Rogers Mulindwa has clearly stated that no single money from the ruling party was stolen at the home of the Treasurer, Barbara Nekesa, and that there is no investigation ordered against her. Speaking to our reporter on Friday, Mr. Mulindwa said the stolen money belong to the Treasurer and her husband, Haji Sulaiman Mafabi Lumolo, a wealthy city businessman. “I would like to categorically state that NRM as a party has not lost any money as being wrongly and carelessly reported or talked about by some people. It was the personal…
KAMPALA Makerere University (MAK) finds itself in a dilemma as the search for a new Chancellor remains inconclusive just a week before the much-anticipated 74th graduation ceremony, that was initially scheduled from January 22 to 26, 2024. The previous Chancellor, Professor Ezra Suruma, completed his term in December 2023, leaving the university to initiate the search for a suitable replacement. The call for nominations, issued by Simon Kizito on behalf of University Secretary Yusuf Kiranda, went out on December 1, 2023, with the deadline for applications set on January 11, 2024. However, as the clock ticks down to the graduation…
Moroto, Uganda. Two more guns have been handed over to the joint security forces in Moroto district. The guns recovered were voluntarily handed over to security on Friday by Lomokol Loduk and Akol James, all residents of Rupa Sub County in Moroto district. The guns were by nature sub-machines, number 56-3005911, with 8 live rounds of ammunition, and BC 27849 with 4 live rounds of ammunition. This brings the total number of guns recovered to four in one week in Moroto and Kaabong districts respectively. Lt Col Fred Wemba, Division Intelligence Officer while receiving the guns stated that the surrender…
South Sudan Embassy, Kampala – “Since the implementation of the revitalized Peace Agreement in 2018, there has been great improvement in South Sudan’s security has greatly improved” says Deng. He continued to say that the South Sudanese will next be able to decide who will lead them for the next five years and that this cannot be determined when people are not home. Deng appreciated the Government and the people of Uganda for the hospitality that has enabled South Sudanese to make Uganda a second home. However, he noted that the country is also in need of skilled personnel to…
The Government has embarked on an ambitious strategy to grow the country’s economy 10 times from the current $49.5b to $500b in under two decades. In this, there are five strategic areas with which great priority will be placed to reach this target ;- Tourism, Agro-industry, mineral-based industrial development, sustainable development of petroleum resources, and building a knowledge economy (according to the 2024/2025 budget framework paper of the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development) The intellectual component of the economy known as the “knowledge economy” involves the efficient acquisition, development, transmission, and use of knowledge to advance economic progress.…