UWA, Airtel back Virunga Gorilla Marathon
Kampala — The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Airtel Money have come out to support the upcoming Virunga Gorilla Marathon, an event organisers say will blend sport, conservation, tourism promotion,…
DR Congo’s fish that climb waterfalls
Sangala Village — Stories of fish that allegedly climb steep riverbanks in Sangala Village, located near the Luvilombo Falls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have resurfaced online, blending local folklore…
Spire’s sting: MK run a ‘public loyalty test’
Kampala — What was billed as a simple marathon for fitness and philanthropy has morphed into a high-stakes "public loyalty test," according to renowned satirist and academic Dr Jim Spire…
I am no state witness – chairman Nyanzi
KAMPALA — In a stinging rebuttal to state prosecutors, National Unity Platform (NUP) heavyweight Nyanzi Fred Ssentamu has dismissed claims that he is set to testify against his own party…
Police intercept overloaded taxi carrying students
Mbarara, Uganda — Police in western Uganda have intercepted a commuter taxi that was dangerously overloaded with students and carrying fuel, raising fresh concerns about road safety and enforcement of…
