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She is known to millions as Senga Makanika or Dr. Triny, but her real name is Nabbosa Viola. And she has become one of Uganda’s most beloved and trusted voices in traditional wellness, herbal medicine, and personal care. With a massive and growing online following – over 131,000 on Instagram, millions of views on TikTok (@triny2), and more than 1.6 million likes across platforms – Nabbosa Viola has turned her passion for healing into a viral movement. Her content is not just popular; it is deeply loved. Followers praise her authenticity, her results, and her caring, no‑nonsense approach to problems…

A flopped Monday, 11th May, 2026 drone fireworks display meant to cover the seven hills of Kampala ahead of President Museveni’s swearing in ceremony the following day has again put to doubt the expertise of the Company (s) behind the much advertised display. The so called ‘Spectacular Show’ was procured by the NRM Secretariat and implemented by a Ugandan Fireworks Company called Jwala in conjunction with a Kenyan firm, Jays Pyrotechnics. The drone display was intended to light the skies of Namirembe, Kisaasi, Kibuli, Makerere, Lubiri, Old Kampala and Kireka hills in Kampala City and residents were called upon to witness…

A Mental Health Awareness and Sensitization Program for Schools and Universities will be launched Let’s Talk Foundation as a transformative initiative aimed at creating safer, healthier, and more supportive learning environments for young people across Uganda. Theme’ Breaking the Silence: A New Chapter for Mental Health Awareness in Uganda , the launch and fundraising event is slated for May 29th May 2026  Fairway Hotel, in Uganda’s Capital Kampala. ‘’Mental health continues to be one of the most important yet overlooked challenges affecting young people in schools and universities today. Across communities, many students silently struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, academic…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the strong and historic relations between Uganda and China, describing China as a reliable partner that has consistently supported Uganda’s development and economic transformation. The President made the remarks today at State House, Entebbe while meeting Mr. Losang Jamcan, the Special Envoy of Chinese President Xi Jinping, who represented the Chinese leader at President Museveni’s recent inauguration ceremony. Mr. Losang conveyed President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory message to President Museveni upon his re-election and reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Uganda. “His Excellency Xi Jinping asked me to represent him at your inauguration…

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), Eng. Irene. P. Bateebe has reaffirmed that the establishment of mineral markets and buying centers is at the core of the social economic transformation and a significant step towards formalizing mineral trade, enhancing transparency, and increasing government revenue. Speaking during a Consultative workshop on the proposed Mineral Markets and buying center Regulations in Kampala on 14th May, 2026 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo themed; ‘Building a transparent and inclusive regulatory Framework’, Batebe said government has enacted several policies and regulations, including the Mining and Minerals Act 2022, the Mining and Mineral (Licensing) Regulations, 2023,…

Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo Rose Epel has been sworn in as the woman member of Parliament for Katakwi District. Alupo came through unopposed after all her contestants withdrew from the race. The contest had attracted four candidates at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary level before narrowing to two at the general election stage. Shortly after her Swearing-in, today, the vice president pledeged to continue working very closely with NRM leadership and government to deliver services to the people of Katakwi and the country at large.”We shall continue prioritising service delivery, peace and security, education for all, health…

By Dr. Ziidah Namwaya Uganda’s fight against maternal morbidity and mortality will not be won by numbers alone. While increasing the number of midwives is essential, the deeper reality is that Uganda needs midwives who are highly skilled, adequately supported, and strategically placed where mothers need them most especially in Rural Health Centre IIIs. According to the 2022 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey, Uganda’s maternal mortality ratio declined from 336 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016 to 189 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022. Yet despite this progress, nearly 6,000 Ugandan women and girls still die each year…

Dr. Moses Wankiiri When many Ugandans think about healthcare, the focus often goes to doctors, hospitals, and medical equipment. Yet behind every successful patient recovery, every safe delivery, every cancer treatment session, and every intensive care intervention stand a nurse. In many cases, nurses are the first healthcare professionals, patients would love to meet and the last to leave their bedside. As Uganda’s healthcare needs continue to grow and become more complex, the country must urgently rethink how it views and invests in specialized nursing. The story of nursing in Uganda is one of remarkable transformation. Years ago, nursing education…

As Uganda continues to witness a growing number of women entering the boda boda business, the ‘Twezimbe Women Boda Boda’ Association based in Wakaliga currently has over 150 female members. This women-led boda association highlights how to break barriers in the traditionally male-dominated industry while working tirelessly to provide for their families and thriving in the transport business across Uganda. In celebration of Mother’s Day, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) has extended support to women boda boda riders through the donation of reflector jackets aimed at promoting road safety, visibility, and empowerment for women in the transport. Dathive Mukeshimana,…

For many people, balancing family and career can feel impossible. But for ECOTRUST- Executive Director, Pauline Nantongo Kalunda, motherhood and leadership are deeply connected. In a heartfelt conversation ahead of Mother’s Day celebrations, Pauline shared her journey as a mother, leader, mentor, and environmentalist, revealing how faith, family, and compassion have shaped her life and career. “I am a mother, I am a wife, I am a sister, I am a friend, I am a biologist, I am a CEO, and I am a Christian,” Pauline says with a smile. “My day has all those things together.” For Pauline, motherhood…