By Ben Ssebuguzi President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s successful ageing to 80 years can be equated to Morgan, who was proved to be a nonagenarian powerhouse who had someway 165 pounds, composed of about 80% muscle and a body of 15% fat and body composition that is healthy according to Philip …

In a vibrant and lavish event at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo, Kamuntu Frank, media coordinator for the Office of the National Chairman, graduated with a Second Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Victoria University. He was one of 1,470 students awarded degrees, diplomas, and …

Axian Telecom is reportedly set to acquire a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group, a leading provider of mobile, internet, and TV services in East Africa. The deal was revealed in filings submitted to the Comesa Competition Commission, as reported by The Standard. Wananchi Group, which operates under the Zuku brand, …

The day before my Olympic marathon race in Paris, I jogged around the Olympic Village to stretch out my legs and shake out some nerves. I passed by a group of marathon women — maybe five or six of them — from Kenya and Uganda standing outside their complex, chattering …

Takeda, a leader in health innovation, has pledged JPY 4.6 billion (approximately USD 32 million) to five new Global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partners. This initiative aims to bolster health systems in low- and middle-income countries, addressing systemic disparities and empowering local communities. By 2030, Takeda’s efforts are expected to …

Opposition parties, including the National Unity Platform (NUP), Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and Democratic Party (DP), have faced a significant blow as over 200 of their mobilizers defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Speaking at the NRM headquarters in Kampala, a jubilant NRM Secretary General, Richard …

Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) announced that the European Commission has adopted the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommendation to approve a type II variation for IMVANEX® (MVA-BN), extending its marketing authorization to adolescents aged 12 to 17. This milestone follows the recent submission of data from …

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has announced a significant leadership change as it reinforces its commitment to the Johannesburg market and the broader African continent. Partner Martin Kavanagh has been appointed as the new Africa chair, while partners Jean Meijer and Paul Morton will serve as co-heads of …

International guarantors of South Sudan’s peace process expressed disappointment after the transitional government postponed elections, originally scheduled for December, citing a failure to implement the 2018 peace plan. This marks the second delay after a similar postponement in 2022. President Salva Kiir’s office announced an extension of the transitional period …

Nothing beats seeing your work transform lives and communities. You’ve probably witnessed communities or strangers being disrespected—perhaps you’ve even been a victim yourself. Defenders risk their lives, sacrifice precious moments, and endure being labeled as development saboteurs, foreign agents, and other derogatory names. Lawyers abandon their dreams of legal careers …