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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…
Questions have arisen following the Tororo District Council’s resolution to allocate land to five government Agencies in what many councilors and district leaders call ‘flawed and opaque’ manner. The resolution was passed on Wednesday, 6th May, 2026 where Council approved a Shs97 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year in a stormy session marred by procedural breaches, missing documents, and bitter clashes among councillors. The same session also approved a string of land allocations to government entities including the Resident District Commissioner’s office, NIRA, the High Court, the Inspectorate of Government, and UNATU. Yet only NIRA’s request was listed on…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) through its mines department has embarked on a sensitization campaign for Mineral Markets and Buying Centres Regulations, 2026 aimed at establishing a structured, transparent, and efficient system for the formation of buying centres, licensing of mineral dealers, and the sale and disposal of minerals, piloting particularly with gold, tin, and gemstones. The workshop, held from May 7th to 8th, 2026, at JLM Hotel, Busia, brought together Government Entities and Agencies, Mineral Dealers and Buyers, Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Associations, Mining Companies, Processors and Refiners, Development Partners and Civil Society Organizations, Financial…
In the gentle rhythm of motherhood, where care is given endlessly and often quietly, ICEA LION Life Assurance is stepping in with a message that feels both timely and tender-mothers, too, deserve to be nurtured. The insurer has committed Shs7 million to support the 5th edition of the Moms Gather Conference, reinforcing its promise to walk alongside women as they nurture, protect, and build lasting legacies for their families. Set for May 9 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, just ahead of Mother’s Day, the conference will convene more than 200 mothers, expectant women, and those preparing for motherhood. Guided by the…
The Vice President Jessica Alupo has reaffirmed Uganda’s readiness to deepen cooperation with the European Union in areas that promote sustainable investment, technology transfer, and shared prosperity. She made the remarks while officiating at the Europe Day 2026 and celebrations to 50-years of partnership between Uganda and the European Union since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976. Over the past five decades, the European Union and its Member States, working collectively as Team Europe, have contributed more than €5 billion in development cooperation to Uganda. This support according to VP Alupo has contributed to improvements in infrastructure, energy, trade,…
Jamaican dancehall Queen Spice has visited the seat of Buganda Kingdom at Bulange Mengo today in one of her week long cultural immersion programme in Uganda. The immersion was organized by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Buganda Kingdom ahead of her maiden concert in Uganda slated for 9th May, 2026 at Lugogo Cricket Oval. The visit, which forms part of UTB’s deliberate strategy to position cultural tourism at the heart of Uganda’s destination brand, had Spice welcomed by the Katikiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga into a Kingdom. At a ceremony held in her honour at Bulange, Spice was…
Uganda’s agriculture sector is not short on activity, what it has historically lacked is structure, consistent financing, and the technical support needed to turn farming into a reliable business at scale, that gap, more than production itself, has been the constraint. dfcu Bank has positioned itself directly at that pressure point, building an agribusiness model that focuses on making farming bankable, scalable, and commercially viable. Through its agribusiness offering, the Bank provides financing across the value chain, input suppliers, farmers, processors, and exporters, ensuring that production is supported by market access and distribution capacity. Its credit solutions are structured around agricultural…
Jamaican dancehall star Spice has already stirred excitement in Uganda after confirming a collaboration with local artists . The revelation was made during a television interview, where details about the collaboration first came to light. According to discussions on the show, the two artists have agreed to work together on a project that is expected to blend international dancehall vibes with Uganda’s unique sound. The news comes as Spice prepares for her upcoming performance scheduled for December 6, 2025, at Lugogo Cricket Oval under the Safari Beats concert. While fans are eagerly waiting to see her perform live, it is…