A new vaccine is coming to help farmers in Uganda. It will protect their animals from ticks and tiny bugs that can make animals very sick.
The vaccine was made by a group called NARO. They do a lot of research to help farmers. They have been working hard on this vaccine for a long time.
Ticks are a big problem for farmers in Uganda. They cost them a lot of money every year. The ticks make the animals weak and less able to give milk or meat.
Farmers have been using special chemicals to kill ticks, but the ticks are getting used to them, and they are not working as well as they used to.
The new vaccine will be a big help. It will keep the animals safe from ticks, and farmers will not have to use as many chemicals anymore.
The vaccine...
Small businesses are increasingly using CRM systems. CRMs can help boost sales and make customers happy, but they can be tricky to use at first.
Companies must train their workers on the new CRM and ensure it meets their needs. Accurate data is also key, and regular checks can help with this.
CRMs can be expensive for small businesses. It's important to choose one that has the right features without being too expensive. It's also smart to have a clear plan for using the CRM. This means setting goals like increasing sales or making customers happier.
When using a CRM, different teams need to communicate easily with each other. The system should also allow for customization to fit the company as it grows.
Reports from the CRM need to...
Tragedy Strikes on Ugandan Highway.
A top government official died in a car crash on Sunday. Her name was Hajjati Nabukalu Nusura. She worked as the Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Budaka.
The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on the Jinja-Iganga Highway in Mayuge District, which is in eastern Uganda.
Nusura was riding in a government car—an Isuzu Double-Cabin truck. Khalid Waiswa was driving the car. He tried to pass another vehicle, but he hit a big trailer truck coming from the other direction.
Nusura died right away. Waiswa died later at the hospital.
Nusura was an important leader. She was the head of a women's group called BWELA. She was on her way to an event in Iganga District.
Many people in Uganda are upset by her...
Airtel Uganda Meets with Partners to Plan Holiday Service.
Airtel Uganda held a big breakfast meeting with its partners on Tuesday. They talked about how to give customers the best service over the holidays.
Airtel is one of the biggest phone companies in Uganda. Its network is run in collaboration with many other businesses.
The new boss of Airtel Uganda is Soumendra Sahu. He thanked all the partners for their hard work.
"Working together is very important to us," Mr. Sahu said. "We want to make sure our customers are happy, especially during the holidays."
Rajesh Agrawal is in charge of Airtel's networks. He told everyone at the meeting that Airtel wants to be the best and needs to be ready for more people to use their phones...
A police officer in Uganda is on the run after shooting and killing a civilian in the capital city of Kampala. The shooting happened on December 23, 2024, on a busy street called Sezibwa Road.
Witnesses say the officer's name is Charles Bahati. He and other officers told a driver to back up his car. But the driver could not move because of heavy traffic.
Officer Bahati got very angry. He yelled at the driver to go back. Then he pulled out his gun and shot the driver, who died. The driver's name was Ssemwaka Julius.
The other officers tried to stop Officer Bahati, but they could not. After the shooting, Officer Bahati jumped on a motorcycle and rode away. He took his gun with him.
The police are now looking for Officer Bahati. They...
President Yoweri Museveni met with Gen Kale Kayihura at his home in Rwakitura. Gen Kayihura brought his family. People are curious about why they met.
Gen Kayihura used to be a close friend of the president. He helped Museveni come to power in 1986. Museveni made him a top police officer.
But in 2018, Kayihura got in trouble. He was arrested for sending Rwandan refugees back to Rwanda illegally. This happened when Uganda and Rwanda were not getting along.
The recent meeting could mean that Museveni and Kayihura are becoming friends again. Kayihura is from an important area that supports Museveni's political party.
Some people think the meeting is a sign that Uganda and Rwanda might also fix their relationship. However, no one is...
Burundi Leaves Somalia Mission.
Burundi will no longer send troops to help keep peace in Somalia. It had planned to send soldiers as part of a new African Union mission called AUSSOM. But Burundi and Somalia could not agree on how many troops to send.
Burundi wanted to send 2,000 more soldiers, but Somalia said it could only take 1,041. This upset Burundi, which felt Somalia was not grateful for all Burundi had done to help in the past.
Burundi was one of the first countries to send soldiers to Somalia back in 2007. Its troops fought bravely against militants in Somalia's capital city. Many Burundian soldiers died.
Somalia thanked Burundi for its sacrifices over the years. However, the disagreement over troop numbers was too great...
Kenya Orders Probe Into Missing Critics.
Kenya's top prosecutor has called for quick answers about people who vanished after speaking against the government.
Renson Ingonga, who leads Kenya's criminal cases, wants police to look into claims that young critics of President William Ruto disappeared. He gave the police three days to report back.
Five people went missing in December alone: Bill Mwangi, Peter Muteti Njeru, Bernard Kavuli, Gideon Kibet, and Ronny Kiplagat. Strange men took them away, and no one knows where they are.
The case has drawn worldwide attention. Many say President Ruto acts like a harsh ruler—even worse than past colonial leaders.
Ingonga stressed that Kenya must protect its people. The law promises everyone...
East African Star Seeks Help in Boston.
Music great Jose Chameleone left Uganda for care in Boston this week. His brother Weasel met him at the U.S. airport to help start his treatment.
The choice to send him far away came after much worry. His son told fans the singer fought hard times with drugs. The pain touched many hearts.
"Please help us keep my dad," Abba Marcus Mayanja told fans. He asked them to stand by his father through these dark days.
Hospital staff back home wanted him to stay put, saying the trip might hurt him more. The doctors at Nakasero felt sure they could help him there.
Close friends considered what to do. Singer Sarah Zawedde pushed for the U.S. trip. She believed Boston held the best hope for his health...
