Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has asked the women of Uganda to tie themselves on trees at the NGO Forum (Kabalagala) head offices in solidarity with the mothers who are caring for children with nodding disease. The mysterious nodding disease invaded northern Uganda and it has already claimed several lives and dozens of others […]
Many people lie in hospitals suffering from leukemia. Their eyes and lips many times they become pale, their limbs thin and their heads bald. The doctors say that the people suffering from leukemia many times have teary eyes. Leukemia sometimes is referred to as cancer of the blood. According to James Kafeero, an oncologist at […]
It looks the Activists for Change popularly known as A4C will soon be registered as a political party in Uganda. Currently Uganda has 38 registered political parties. We have heard from very many supporters of A4C in different parts of the country requesting the A4C leaders including Col. Kiiza Besigye (FDC), Masaka Municipality MP Mathias […]
As millions of parents in Uganda struggle to find school fees for their relatives and children, the kingdom of Buganda has come out for their remedy. A source in Buganda kingdom headquarters in Bulange Mengo told us on phone today that the kingdom is set to offer 81,000 bursaries to children from unprivileged families in […]
Groups of homosexuals in Kampala have started organising homosexuals’ conferences in different parts of the country. The development follows the drama that ensued at Imperial Resort Beach Hotel in Entebbe on Wednesday when the State Minister for Ethics and Integrity, Simon Lokodo broke up a secret gay rights conference in Entebbe. A source among the […]
International Foundation for Science (IFS) Grants: Applications for International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grants are welcome from young scientists in developing countries to do research on the sustainable management, use or conservation of biological or water resources. Grant amount: 12 000 USD An eligible candidate for an IFS Research grant is; A citizen of […]
The Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program: The Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (LEAP) is a fellowship program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to enhance the quality of thesis research of graduate students from developing countries. Awards will be made on a competitive basis to students who show strong […]
Undergraduate Scholarships » Graduate Scholarships » PhD Scholarships One World Scholarship Programme (EWS) – Austria: The One World Scholarship Program (EMS) is aimed at students from developing countries at Austrian universities and sees itself as a contribution to peaceful coexistence with people from different regions of origin through the promotion of equality, dialogue, intercultural know-how […]
Troubled by the conflicts surrounding the Kyabazinga ship of Busoga, one of the contenders for the post of Kyabazinga (king), Prince Wilberforce Gabula decided to seek intervention of the Queen of England. He got UK visa and left the country for Britain. He reached there safely and he was welcomed by the authorities in UK. […]
As a result of the recent hikes of interest rates in the market, many corporate businesses are encountering difficulties in paying back the loans they have acquired from the commercial banks. A couple of weeks back, the traders in Uganda through their umbrella association of ‘Kampala City Traders Association’ staged a sit-down strike protesting against […]