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In Apyeta Parish, Lamwo District, maize is still grown, but for 46-year-old farmer Kenneth Akena, it is no longer the only crop he depends on. After years of uncertain returns from maize farming, Akena has added something new to his […]
What was once a heavily degraded forest in Rwentumba Village, Kimanya Parish, Masindi District, is slowly coming back to life. Thanks to the efforts of the Rwentumba Communal Land Association (CLA) in protecting the Rwentumba community forest while earning an […]
YouTube is changing how the platform counts public views across its video formats. From 24 August 2026, a public view will be counted as soon as a video starts playing, from the first frame. On 17 August 2026, across all […]
Putting aside the controversies surrounding the rollout of Uganda’s digital number plates, it’s worth understanding what the different formats represent. Unlike the old registration system, which mainly relied on alphabetical identifiers, the digital number plate system combines coded numbers, letter […]
#1. Global Births & Deaths Every Second Every second, roughly four babies are born, and about two people die somewhere around the world. According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, global births and deaths amount to these rates […]
Veteran Ugandan playwright, actor, musician, instrumentalist, and author Alex Edward Mukulu Nsubuga Kigonya has died at the age of 72, with news of his death emerging on Saturday afternoon, 15 August 2026, and confirmed by the New Vision. Renowned among […]
On a normal day, this would be a movie review. But since Spider-Man: Brand New Day is dominating at the box office, let’s talk about one small bit of it that exposes a bigger problem running through all four MCU […]
It’s real! The frustration of trying to relax after a long day, or even just starting your morning, only to have your phone chime with another “Save up to 30% with Airtel Uganda…” message. It’s even worse when you are […]
Every year on 12th August, International Youth Day celebrates the pivotal role of young people in building a sustainable future. Through its conservation and climate-smart agriculture programmes, ECOTRUST is actively empowering young farmers with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed […]
On Saturday, 08 August 2026, Phaneroo Ministries International celebrated its 12th anniversary, and, much like previous anniversaries, parts of the event stirred debate online. Plainly put, the ministry’s anniversaries and major events over the recent years have sparked controversy over […]
