KAMPALA — Makerere University has taken a key step in its leadership selection process, with candidates vying for the position of Second Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Finance and Administration) presenting their visions in a public forum. The presentations, held at the university’s Main Hall, brought together staff, students, and members of the public in what officials described…
MBARARA — Health experts and cultural leaders in the Ankole sub-region have sounded a grim warning: ancient cultural practices, long thought to be fading, are making a dangerous comeback and undermining the national fight against HIV/AIDS. Leading the outcry is Sarah Kamulindwa, the HIV focal person for Mbarara District, who identified the practice of “Okuehura”—where…
BUKEDEA — Hundreds of patients are receiving free eye treatment at the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp, a three-day outreach designed to expand access to critical eye care services in underserved communities. The camp, being held at Bukedea Teaching Hospital from March 27 to 29, has attracted residents from across Eastern Uganda seeking treatment for…
Kampala — Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has shut down more than 70 illegal drug outlets and impounded medicines worth over Shs70 million during a major enforcement operation in southwestern Uganda. According to NDA spokesperson Abiaz Rwamwiri, the crackdown was conducted alongside the authority’s enforcement team across the districts of Kiruhura District, Ibanda District, and…
KAMPALA — Candidates vying for the 92nd Guild Presidency at Makerere University have been urged to conduct peaceful and issue-based campaigns following an official briefing by the Dean of Students. The briefing, held on Thursday afternoon, was led by the Dean of Students, Winifred Kabumbuli, who addressed all duly nominated candidates ahead of the highly…