Scientists have unearthed a possible reason why men tend to die at younger ages than women: Those who lose Y chromosomes from their blood cells as they age may be more vulnerable to heart tissue scarring and heart failure. The research is the latest to look at the phenomenon of “mosaic loss of Y” —…
Two Ministers of Finance and Energy failed to show up to a scheduled committee meeting that sought answers on the government’s strategy to curb the escalating fuel prices. The committee on Government Assurance and Implementation led by Vice-chairperson, Hon. Joseph Ssewungu had called the ministers but none of them showed up for the meeting held…
More children have flooded city streets in the last two months despite efforts by authorities to evict and rehabilitate them, sparking mixed reactions about their safety. The children, who have made begging their mainstay, commute from their various places of abode in city slums every morning to storm the streets in search of a fortune.…
Premier Recruitment Limited a local outsourcing firm has announced more jobs for Ugandan youths that will see them earn over Shs2.4 million per month. According to the poster, bike riders are needed in Dubai. The requirements for applying for the job include; CV, registration fee, passport, driving license, age (24-35 years), medical fitness, and fluency…
Uganda Revenue Authority Commissioner General John Rujoki Musinguzi has outlined his plan that will make it possible for him to achieve the Shs25.1tn target for FY2022/23 set by the Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development. Speaking to journalists at the Authority’s headquarters in Nakawa Kampala Musinguzi said, “I must note that the revenue mobilisation…
Ruparelia Foundation the philanthropic arm of the Ruparelia Group, a conglomerate owned by Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, has announced that it will be conducting free eye camp to offer free services to Ugandans. Through their socials, Ruparelia Foundation partnering with Nica and one more organization announced that the free medical camp will run from August 20,…
A sign of a billionaire happy in his own skin and comfortable with his humble beginnings. He pushed supermarket trollies in London for a few pounds a week and burned his fingers in search of a buck. Today, Dr Sudhir Ruparelia is one of the most successful businessmen in Uganda and arguably one of the…
The joint security team comprising Crime Intelligence, Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence and Internal Security Organisation has arrested a government driver attached to Ministry of Internal Affairs – MIA and a civilian from Nabweru division, Nansana municipality over the staging of ‘military’ robbery roadblocks. Security arrested the MIA driver basing on the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)…
Police operations director, Assistant Inspector General of Police-AIGP Edward Osiru Ochom, has officially retired from Uganda Police Force after serving for 35 years. He joined the force on February 1, 1987 as one of the more than 100 strong group of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, the first such intake under the National Resistance Army-NRA…
Unknown assailants have stabbed to death Sharif Alon, a primary five pupil of Arua Parents Primary school in Arua city. His relatives say the minor met his death at the hands of the assailants on Sunday night. The deceased’s body was found lying along Mududu road in Enyau cell, Kenya ward in Arua central division,…
