By Hilary Keingana BUSHENYI; The Bishop of West Ankole Diocese, Rt. Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni, has challenged students to embrace discipline as the foundation of academic excellence and spiritual growth. The Bishop made the call on Monday 28th september during the dedication service for Senior Four and Senior Six candidates of Ruyonza School, Bushenyi District. Bishop Twinomujuni said…
By Chris Mugasha MBARARA: Preparations are in high gear at Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MBAZARDI) in Mbarara city as the institution prepares to host this year’s National World Food Day celebrations. The celebrations are slated to take place on 16th October 2026 at the Institute in Mbarara under the theme; “Innovate Today,…
By Hillary Keingana MBARARA/SHEEMA, Uganda: The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth, has urged Ugandan youth to stay away from violence, drug abuse, corruption and other social vices, calling on them to embrace productive activities such as vocational training, agriculture, technology and entrepreneurship. Oboth made the remarks on Saturday while representing Vice…
By Chris Mugasha It has been difficult to find the right words to describe the loss of Dr. Stephen Asiimwe. But let me borrow from Tooro’s recently trending expression: “Amate gatikire!” — the milk has poured away. If you were a close friend of Asiimwe, you will agree with me that the cream is gone,…
By Chris Mugasha Climate Change Is No Longer a Distant Threat The ongoing prolonged dry season should serve as a warning bell to all of us. Climate change is no longer a distant threat that only affects other countries or future generations. Its consequences are already being felt across the world—in Europe, Africa and here…