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Uncircumcised, divorcedmen contributors of new HIV infections - Aids Commission

Uganda, May 8 -- The Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has revealed that new HIV infections are higher among uncircumcised men who divorced or separated, compared to those who are circumcised. While speak... Read More


Top Chinese textile manufacturer to set up plant in Uganda

Uganda, May 8 -- Kam Hing International Holdings Limited, a renowned manufacturer of knitted fabrics and colour yarn in the world, has expressed interest in setting up a production plant in Uganda. M... Read More


African parliamentarians vouch for religious and cultural values

Uganda, May 8 -- During a three-day second African Inter-Parliamentary conference on family values and sovereignty, it was emphasised by all participants that Africa was the last man standing in matte... Read More


Uganda named among best investment destinations

Uganda, May 8 -- Uganda has been recognized for being among the best investment destinations in the world and hailed for attracting some of the most significant foreign direct investment (FDI) project... Read More


The disturbing case of wandering mentally-ill persons in urban areas

Uganda, May 8 -- Mahatma Gandhi once said that the measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members. These, among others, may include the old, the sick, those incarcera... Read More


Forceful, harmful circumcision is a violation of rights of the boy child

Uganda, May 8 -- Circumcision when done well, may not be bad. Many do it for religious, cultural and health reasons. It is also fine when others choose not to, it is their choice. We have long spoken... Read More


Why healthcare equity should be prioritised

Uganda, May 8 -- Celebrated on April 7, this year's World Health Day carried an imperative message of fostering health not as a privilege, but a right for all. Interestingly, it coincided with the Kab... Read More


Press freedom is key for good governance of oil, gas resources

Uganda, May 8 -- The media plays a crucial role in ensuring that Uganda's oil and gas resources are managed in the best way possible. The best way being that these resources create value for Uganda an... Read More


Ensure Vitol's scorecard makes for good reading

Uganda, May 8 -- The latest consumer price index (CPI) print indicates that energy, fuel and utilities inflation was, along with services inflation and food crops inflation, one of the key monthly inf... Read More


'Allow me go and die from home', 75-year-old defilement remandee pleads with judge

Uganda, May 8 -- A 75-year-old ailing man who has been on remand at Luzira Prison for three years following his arrest on aggravated defilement charges pleaded with a High Court judge in Kampala to se... Read More