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Uganda Cubs ready for Africa U-17 Cup of Nations
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (103+ words) Uganda Cubs ready for Africa U-17 Cup of Nations'NTV Uganda Uganda Cubs head coach Laryea Kingston says his team is ready to take on the rest of Africa when the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations finals kick off in Morocco next…...
FISTULA BURDEN: The medical complication affecting mothers silently
1+ day, 53+ min ago (131+ words) Uganda's maternal mortality ratio has significantly improved, decreasing to approximately 189 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022, down from 336 in 2016. Despite this progress, nearly 6,000 women still die annually from preventable, pregnancy-related causes. Those who survive often face complications like obstetric fistula, a…...
Over 40 private health facilities in Wakiso town closed
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (69+ words) Over 40 private health facilities in Wakiso town closed'NTV Uganda The Ministry of Health has warned against health personnel operating facilities illegally. This follows an operation by Allied Health professionals in Wakiso, which found over 50 facilities operating with valid licenses with…...
Why Kakeeto chose a risky venture to rescue snakes - NTV Uganda
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (169+ words) Snakes are dreaded reptiles and are treated as enemies across different human divides. However, a computer specialist, James Ntulume, has gone against all odds by becoming a snake rescuer despite the risks that come with fulfilling his passion. As Sudhir…...
Ugandans struggle to shift from charcoal to clean energy
4+ day, 25+ min ago (176+ words) Government efforts to transition urban households away from charcoal are colliding with entrenched habits. Despite targets to cut traditional biomass use from 75 percent to 50 percent by 2030, charcoal remains the fuel of choice for nearly all urban homes, including 70.6 percent of…...
Shell partners with motor vehicle mechanics to boost road safety
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (98+ words) Vivo Energy Uganda has partnered with the National Auto Garage Owners Association (NAGOA) to strengthen road safety across the country. The initiative aims to empower more than 300 mechanics with the tools and training needed to conduct professional, standardized vehicle inspections....
Civil society pushes for higher taxes
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (175+ words) Uganda's Parliament is under mounting pressure to hike tobacco taxes. Civil society groups say the current levy, just 32 percent of the retail price, is far below global standards, keeping cigarettes cheap and fueling consumption among young people. Advocates argue that…...
Charcoal burning woman
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (64+ words) Charcoal burning woman'NTV Uganda Jovia Misembulo, a resident of Kasambya Sub-county in Mubende District, has carved out a reputation for herself in charcoal burning, a physically-demanding trade. She spoke to NTV about the journey" Your Source for Trusted News Stay…...
Why students passed science subjects
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (167+ words) Arts teachers have largely attributed the drop in the performance of some arts subjects in the 2025 A-level exams to the government's neglect in enhancing their salaries. However, their counterparts in science subjects disagree, saying salary increases and government programs to…...
NSFF offers two-month amnesty to employers for unpaid contributions
1+ week, 3+ day ago (113+ words) NSFF offers two-month amnesty to employers for unpaid contributions'NTV Uganda The National Social Security Fund is offering employers across Uganda a two-month amnesty to clear outstanding contributions. Starting today, April 10th, and running until May 11th, the campaign targets employers with unpaid…...