Too much honey: Mbarara city HIV infections hit 1,678

Health authorities in Mbarara City have raised concern after the city recorded 1,678 new HIV infections between January and December 2025, with the highest number of cases reported among adults and young people. The figures were revealed by Dorcus Twinabaitu, the city’s HIV focal person, during a meeting involving city officials and partners reviewing HIV…

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Uganda hosts first women in film festival in Kampala

KAMPALA — Uganda has hosted its first-ever women-focused film festival, the Leesu Film Festival 2026, bringing together filmmakers, creatives and youth advocates to celebrate female storytelling in the country’s growing creative industry. Organised by youth-led nonprofit Reach A Hand Uganda, the festival took place on March 7 at the organisation’s headquarters in Lungujja, Kampala, under…

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From village roots to global fame: The rise of traditional healer Ssalongo Muzanganda

In the quiet rural community of Ntwentwe, a traditional healer known as Ssalongo Muzanganda has steadily built a name for himself as a cultural consultant whose services are sought by people facing different life challenges. Known among residents for his calm demeanor and deep connection to traditional practices, Muzanganda says his work is rooted in…

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