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Unpacking Uganda’s Diverse Culture: Elongation of the Labia Minora

Elongation of the labia minora, also known as labia minora stretching or labia minora elongation, is a cultural practice that is predominantly found in some African, South American, and...

Beat the Clock: The Importance of Arriving at Your Desk Early

In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, gaining an early start can make a significant difference. While many...

EFRIS: A Powerful System Hindered by Poor Advertising and Middlemen Challenges in the Business Arena

In recent days, traders have launched demonstrations against taxation, specifically targeting the EFRIS system introduced by the Uganda...

High-Risk Places to Avoid in Uganda During the Rainy Season

The rainy season in Uganda can be quite intense, with overflowing river banks, mud slides, roads sinking in,...

How EFRIS is Transforming Trade in Uganda: A Game-Changer for Traders and Businesses

The Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) is a digital system introduced by the Ugandan government to...

Drug Stock Out At Koboko Hospital Is A Total Lie

On 1st February 2022, the Daily Monitor published a story with claims that Koboko Hospital was completely out of stock. The writer claimed that the Hospital is experiencing drug stock outs and leaving patients with chronic illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, TB and Diabetes stranded without medical attention. The story raised concern among residents and people in the area who claim that this is a total lie. Officials in the district did a follow up and according to the District Health Officer and...

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Launches Direct Flights To Saudi Arabia

The national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia made its inaugural direct flight to Entebbe International Airport from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Saudia, the Saudi Arabia National Carrier with over 250 passengers on board touched down at Entebbe International Airport at 7 am yesterday. The aircraft was greeted with the water cannon salute and cutting of the cake to mark her at Entebbe Airport. It left with 300 passengers mainly migrant workers, residents and Saudi nationals. Saudia had initially...

National Defence College (NDC) Commissioned in Buikwe

The Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) commissioned the first National Defense College (NDC) in Uganda located at Naminya, Njeru Town Council in Buikwe district. While speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Gen. Museveni described the NDC as an apex of military learning if well utilized. "If you understand the significance of training, you'll have a very good force which has no fear, which is friendly to the people and can achieve any mission given to them. Because training brings...

Mathias Mpuuga Makes A Clown Of Himself In His Tribute To Prof. Emmanuel Mutebile

I listened with utter shock at the eulogy of the Leader of the opposition as the Ugandan Parliamentarians paid tribute to the fallen Governor Bank of Uganda at Parliament today 27th January 2022. Mpuuga went on a rant to say that Mutebile has left Uganda in the uncomfortable company of Burundi and South Sudan amongst Countries that have talked about middle income status for many years and failed to attain it. He also said that Mutebile has left behind leaders who...

President Museveni Has Been Consistent With The Fight Against Poverty

On January, 26th 1987, Uganda received a new team of leaders under the National Resistance Movement headed by the current President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, a move that soon saw Uganda stabilized until to date. From that time, the focus of NRM has prominently been on poverty eradication and security stability of the country which have greatly contributed to our strong economic pillars. On Wednesday, during the 36th Liberation Day anniversary held at Kololo Independence ground in Kampala, President Museveni said the...

Fuel Crisis to end; Uganda, Kenya dedicated to clear Border Truck Back Log

Uganda and Kenya have signed a joint document that outlines the way forward to clear border truck back log. The resolution was made by a delegation from Uganda led by the Works and Transport Minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, while the Kenyan delegation was led by Mr James Macharia, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure. According to the document, “Kenya and Uganda police are directed to investigate allegations of corruption and extortion and stop all forms of harassment of truck...