Kampala, Uganda | URN | Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, one of Uganda’s longest-serving military commanders, politicians and former deputy prime minister, has died, according to information from family members at Nakasero Hospital. A daughter of the deceased, who requested not to be named because she is not authorized to speak …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | When students present science projects at exhibitions, the attention usually goes to creativity, competition and academic achievement. But behind some of the models, prototypes and products displayed on exhibition stands are ideas with potential far beyond the classroom. Some could become commercial products, solve community …

Kamuli, Uganda | URN | Multiple students were injured on Friday night after a school bus carrying learners on a study trip collided with a sugarcane truck in Kamuli District, raising fresh concerns about school transport safety. The crash occurred at about 9:30pm in Busota, near Busota Health Centre III, …

NEW YORK | Xinhua | Spain and Argentina clash in Sunday’s World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, a meeting of the reigning European and South American champions. Here is what to know about the match, the numbers behind it and the storylines to watch. BASICS Kickoff is …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The African Medicines Agency (AMA) has signed a partnership with Medicines for Africa (MFA) aimed at strengthening advocacy and public communication to curb the circulation of substandard and falsified medical products across the continent. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on July 16, will see the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Timothy Emma Upesi started his journey from Bweyogerere, he had few resources but a determination to build a business that would stand out in Uganda’s competitive furniture market. Today, trading as Timo Furniture Uganda, the entrepreneur has built a growing business supplying residential and …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | When pupils from King David Junior School died in a Thursday Road crash in Kapchorwa District, the tragedy prompted an immediate government response. The Ministry of Education and Sports suspended all school trips nationwide pending a review of existing safety guidelines. But as investigations continue …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has suspended all school trips and educational excursions across Uganda with immediate effect following the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of nearly 20 pupils from King David Junior School in Makindye. The announcement was made on Friday by Acting Education Minister …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Concern is mounting over the health of veteran politician and retired military officer Gen. (Rtd) Moses Ali, who remains admitted at Nakasero Hospital after being hospitalized earlier this week. The 87-year-old former Second Deputy Prime Minister has been receiving treatment at the private health facility …

Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | The death toll from the King David Junior School bus crash in Kapchorwa has risen to 26, according to the latest government update, deepening the grief of families gathered at the school as they waited for news about their children. The government said the victims …