Kampala, Uganda | URN | In the sterile, high-pressure environment of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago Hospital, the line between professional duty and personal trauma is paper-thin. For Martha Alupo, who’s in charge of the unit, the last nine years have been a demonstration of sheer resilience. But the …

Kitgum, Uganda | URN | Traders in Kitgum Municipality have turned to Prof. Ogenga Otunnu to intervene in an escalating dispute with municipal authorities over taxation, citing harassment, overcharging, and lack of consultation. Two weeks ago, some 300 members of the business community protested what they described as excessively high …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Everton deepened Chelsea’s misery with a 3-0 win at home, moving up to eighth in the table, just two places and two points behind Liam Rosenior’s side. Two goals from Norberto Beto and one from Iliman Ndiaye gave Everton consecutive home wins, while adding the pain …

Kampala, Uganda | URN  | For 150,000 shillings, Joel Obore promises more than just a quick fix; he promises a “permanent” transformation. Obore, a dealer of the Asia-imported AlphaMax M+ Coffee, uses aggressive marketing tactics that leave potential clients feeling they have no choice but to buy. Instead of a …

Kawempe, Uganda | PARLIAMENT | Maternal deaths annually recorded at Kawempe National Referral Hospital have been slashed over the past three years from 200 to 60, Members of Parliament have been told. The revelation was made by the hospital’s executive director, Dr Emmanuel Byaruhanga, while appearing before the Public Accounts …

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) focuses on high-quality development, technological self-reliance, green transition, and national security, with goals for modernization and global engagement by 2035. NEWS ANALYSIS | ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN | With the 2026 “two sessions” concluded and the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) now underway, China has reached a …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Norland International marked its 7th anniversary in Uganda with an ambitious expansion plan anchored on a new tea and coffee franchise model, as company leaders called for policy reforms to ease trade and unlock regional business growth. The event, held at the UMA Show …

Soroti, Uganda | URN | ‎The Alito Bridge, a crucial crossing point for road users and the business community between Teso and Northern Karamoja, is in a state of disrepair that has drawn widespread fear and condemnation. ‎‎‎ This vital infrastructure connects Teso to Karamoja through Otuke, Abim, Kotido, Kabong and …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a strong warning to businesses across its member states against exploiting the ongoing Middle East crisis, cautioning that firms engaging in price gouging, hoarding or collusion will face strict enforcement action. In an urgent statement, CCCC …

Madi-Okollo, Uganda | URN | Women in Terego and Madi-Okollo districts continue to face challenges in accessing justice, education, health services, and economic opportunities despite ongoing interventions from the government and development partners aimed at empowering girls and women. The concern was raised by district leaders, women activists, and partners during …