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By Amiri Wabusimba- In Kampala’s busiest arcades, commerce moves with confidence. Brightly packaged lotions and soaps promise transformation, renewal, radiance. Yet among them are products that were formally prohibited in 2023 by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards after laboratory findings linked them to hydroquinone and mercury substances associated with severe skin damage, organ toxicity, and elevated cancer risk. The …

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  Shock and fear have gripped the ranks of the Uganda Prisons Service after a deadly morning shooting at Kiboga Prison left three people dead and a warden on the run. Prisons authorities have confirmed that Assistant Superintendent of Prisons Hope Catherine, Principal Officer I Akishuri Bright, and Ayebare Sarah — spouse to the Officer in Charge — were fatally …

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By Kyeyune Ali Nakaseke — The Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, has commissioned two major Community Access Roads in Nakaseke District under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project, marking a significant milestone in the district’s drive toward socio-economic transformation. The newly completed Shs1.8 billion Gayaza–Kalungu–Mityomere Road (27km) and the Shs2 billion Gomero–Migani–Kagongi–Buwana Road (33.3km) will serve …

Kampala– Suzan Nsibirwa, the Managing Director of Nation Media Group, has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the Daily Monitor newspaper is on the verge of closing business. Suzan Nsibirwa (Courtesy photo) In a statement shared via her official account on X, Nsibirwa described the reports as false and urged the public to disregard what she termed as misinformation. …

KAMPALA — Winnie Byanyima, the wife of jailed opposition politician Kiiza Besigye and Executive Director of Oxfam International, has emphasized that political differences should be resolved through dialogue rather than negotiations aimed at securing the release of political prisoners. Col (Rtd) Dr. Kiiza Besigye in court last year. (Courtesy photo) Byanyima dismissed reports alleging that she had requested negotiations with …

The Health Department of Mukono District today held its end-of-year celebration, recognizing and appreciating dedicated health workers with awards for their outstanding service in 2025. Honoring of the outstanding individuals The colorful event took place at Grand Praclos Gardens Nasuuti and brought together district health workers, political leaders, and technical staff. Among the distinguished guests were the Deputy Resident District …

Mukono District, with support from State House of Uganda, has engaged finalists from the Mengo Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub to orient them on the new guidelines ahead of the disbursement of startup capital to begin their businesses as Leaders encouraged the youth to make productive use of the opportunity, work together, embrace a saving culture, and focus on becoming employers …

Kampala- A team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has met with Flavian Zeija to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving access to justice and advancing judicial reforms in Uganda. Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija with a delegation from UNDP The meeting, held on Friday at the Court of Appeal building in Kampala, brought together UNDP officials led by Resident …