Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda has marked World Blood Donor Day 2026 with renewed calls for voluntary blood donation and stronger partnerships to ensure a safe and reliable blood supply, particularly for mothers facing life-threatening childbirth complications. The commemoration, held under the global slogan “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.” and the national theme “From Donor to Delivery: Blood Availability for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Deaths Elimination,” brought together government officials, health professionals, development partners, private sector representatives and voluntary blood donors. The event highlighted the critical role of blood donation in addressing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), one of the leading causes…
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Pupils of Maratatu Primary school situated in Kyangwali Refugee settlement area in Kikuube. FILE PHOTO Kampala, Uganda | URN | Education authorities are raising concerns over a growing number of unlicensed schools established and operated by refugee communities in Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso, and other parts of the greater metropolitan area. Officials say many of these institutions are operating without registration or licensing from the Ministry of Education and Sports and do not meet the Basic Requirements and Minimum Standards required for educational institutions in Uganda. According to Olivia Bulya, a Senior Inspector of Schools in Mukono Municipality, education officials have identified…
Talent manager and Swangz Avenue co-founder Julius Kyazze has responded to claims that record labels are notorious for exploiting artists. Over the years, the music industry has witnessed several artists parting ways with record labels under bitter circumstances. Many have accused labels of imposing unfair contract terms that result in artists losing ownership of their music copyrights or even rights to their stage names. In a recent interview, Kyazze argued that record labels across the globe have faced financial uncertainty when signing artists. He reported that they registered a not more than 5% success rate despite the heavy investment they…
Dr. Eric Mwima, the principal programs officer, Productivity Acceleration Bureau-PAB. Jinja, Uganda | URN | Officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) are holding consultative meetings with leaders in Busoga to identify practical solutions for reducing poverty and improving household incomes. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Sub-Regional Wealth Analysis Report 2022, Busoga ranks as the eighth poorest sub-region in Uganda, ahead of only Bukedi and Karamoja, which rank ninth and tenth, respectively. The findings prompted STI’s Productivity Acceleration Bureau (PAB) to explore ways of supporting communities to transition from subsistence livelihoods to a more productive…
Nabisunsa Girls SS students presenting their tech-based projects at the World Children’s Day event. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Just two in every ten secondary schools across Uganda meets the minimum standards to be considered ICT-ready, a comprehensive new assessment has revealed, exposing a deep digital divide in the country’s education system. The findings mean that more than 80 per cent of secondary schools still lack functional computer laboratories, reliable internet connectivity, adequate electricity or trained ICT teachers. “Overall, 39% of schools are completely unplugged, 41% are semi-connected, and only 20% can be considered ICT-ready,” one of the key findings…
Former Uganda Christian University Guild President Samantha Mwesigye who has been awarded Ugx 100 million. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has awarded 100 million shillings as compensation for general damages to a law student after finding that Uganda Christian University (UCU) acted irrationally and unfairly in handling the transfer of her academic credits from King’s College London in the United Kingdom. In a ruling delivered on Friday via ECCMIS, Civil Division Judge Bernard Namanya has ruled that UCU’s decision to question its former Guild President, Samantha Mwesigye’s transferred credits at the final stage of her Bachelor…
Singer Lydia Jazmine, real name Lydia Nabawanuka, was left disappointed after unidentified thugs allegedly snatched her newly acquired Range Rover’s side mirror. In the course of the week, Lydia Jazmine celebrated a major milestone after elevating her lifestyle with a brand-new Range Rover. Jazmine’s acquisition sparked excitement among fellow musicians, fans, and followers, with many congratulating her on her achievement. However, the excitement was short-lived, as the singer reported that she was targeted by Kampala thugs, who made off with one of the side mirrors. Cars around Kampala are often targeted by thieves seeking valuable parts for resale on black…
Socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has announced the end of her marriage to Shakib Lutaaya after five years together. Taking to her social media platforms, Zari released a statement, revealing that they had parted ways after irreconcilable differences. While it wasn’t an easy decision for both parties, she claimed that it was only right. Despite parting ways, Zari emphasized that there was no resentment between them, citing that they had simply grown in different directions. “5 years later, after much thought and reflection, we believe it is best for us to part ways due to irreconcilable differences. While this wasn’t an easy…
Studies have found that Uganda’s gold exported have surpursed coffee yet little controbution in revenue Kampala, Uganda | URN | Civil society organizations have raised concerns that Uganda is deriving limited benefits from its booming gold exports, despite the mineral overtaking coffee as the country’s leading export earner. Magara Siragi Luyima, the Energy and Extractive Industries Coordinator at Oxfam, said gold exports reached approximately USD 5.8 billion in 2025, surpassing coffee exports, which earned about USD 3.5 billion during the same period. Speaking at a dialogue on extractives governance and energy transition held under the theme “Ensuring a Just and…
Controversial comedian-turned-pastor Sammy, real name Okanya Sam, has announced the sale of his house following a court order to pay off debts. Sammy, in his social media video, shared a notice of demand slapped against him under the Judicature Small Claims Procedure by a creditor known as Masika Roshan. He claimed that Sammy took a personal loan amounting to 1,250,000 shillings and gave him a day from the service of this notice of demand to settle the debt. “If you pay or settle the debt, I will give you a receipt acknowledging settlement of the debt. If you fail to…