By Emma Laura N. Kisa on September 7, 2016
Africa, African Green Revolution Forum, Agriculture, East Africa, youth
Africa, Agriculture, Agriculture, Regional
The African Green Revolution Forum that has been running from 5th September and will end on 9th September attracted major players in the region with Presidents Paul Kagame and Uhuru Kenyata present. The forum prides itself in laying foundations for a renaissance in Africa’s agriculture, one powered by the enormous progress increasingly evident in farmers […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on June 10, 2016
crisis, economy, inflation, MTN, MTN group, MTN South Sudan, South Sudan
Africa, Business news, Finance, Regional
MTN has noted that it has faced losses in their South Sudan unit. The South Africa-based multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in 17 African countries had its officials in the East African country note that “We have made losses since we started operating in 2011” – This was a statement by MTN Sudan‘s head of […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on June 2, 2016
Africa, and Social Capital, East Africa, education, Entrepreneurship & Opportunity, governance, Health, Personal Freedom, Safety & Security, The 2016 Africa Prosperity report
Africa, Business & Economics, Business news, Finance, Regional
The Republic of Rwanda has been ranked as the most prosperous in the East African region. Legatum Institute yesterday June 1st 2016 launched their 2016 Africa prosperity Report. An international think tank and educational charity focused on promoting prosperity, the institute researches core themes of revitalising capitalism and democracy. The report released considered eight economic and […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on March 21, 2016
China, conservation, Forests, International Day of Forests, Trees
Agriculture, Agriculture, Environment issues, Travel & Tourism
As the world celebrates today the International day of Forests, a study has found that China’s sweeping program to restore forests across the country is working. Long after China’s forests were destroyed by logging, floods and conversion to farmland, the country has turned the story around to one of hope. This is according to the first […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on March 9, 2016
baby, Health, obesity, pregnancy, Vitamin D levels
Featured, Health & Medical, Health tips, Personal Helath
Many pregnant women have taken up different endeavours to avoid the unwanted weight gain during the nine months; they have taken to exercise, pregnancy yoga, walking, swimming, name it. However, some are not of this view and go ahead to eat for two, having the leeway given by a pregnancy. Whichever category a woman finds […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on February 11, 2016
ART, beauty, Jason deCaires Taylor, Museo Atlantico, Museum, The Atlantic Museum
Art, Beauty
Swimming in it’s own right is a great exercise and an amazing pastime that many embrace and enjoy. However, British artist Jason deCaires Taylor has managed to make that experience even better by incorporating this amazing activity with the visual delight of art. Museo Atlantico, which means The Atlantic Museum, has become the first ever underwater art […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on February 9, 2016
campaigns, Land fund, Mpigi, Museveni, NRM
Elections, Latest Uganda News, Uganda 2016 General Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to create a land fund to help squatters acquire land from their exploitative landlords. The President made the revelation while addressing his supporters who had gathered at Mpigi Police Station grounds in Mpigi District to listen to his campaign message. “The continuous wars between landlords and squatters is not good for […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on February 9, 2016
Health & Medical, Health tips, Latest Uganda News, Personal Helath, Politics
In a bid to extend easy access to health information to adolescents in the country, government, through the health ministry, is soon launching a new health information App. Speaking to the reproductive health programme officer in the ministry Olivia Kikyonkyo,, on the new App, she explains that they intend to install it on smart phones to […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on January 22, 2016
elections, Opinion polls
Elections, Latest Uganda News, Uganda 2016 General Elections
Some Members of Parliament have rubbished the new opinion polls saying they are aimed at duping voters to vote for a particular candidate. A new opinion poll by Research World International (RWI) has placed incumbent President Yoweri Museveni in the lead with 51 percent followed by Forum for Democratic Change party presidential candidate, Kizza Besigye at […]
By Emma Laura N. Kisa on January 9, 2016
campaigns, elections, KCCA, Parliament, Posters
Elections, Latest Uganda News, Laws, Uganda 2016 General Elections
Kampala members of parliament have forced parliament to suspend the fees charged by KCCA for candidates contesting for different posts in Kampala to pin up their posters in the city. This came up after MPs in Kampala who include Latif Ssebagala, John Simbwa, Moses Kasibante cried to parliament to suspend this fees charged for campaign posters […]