Chinese firm mining gold allegedly pollutes community drinking water

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Households in 10 villages in Mahyoro Town Council in Kitagwenda district are accusing the Chinese firm, Tyang Tyang Company of polluting River Buhindagi. The families accuse the company of discharging contaminated water into the river from their gold mines in Kitomi village.  The affected villages are Zambia, Karokarungi, Buhindagi, Omukarere, Kyendangara, Kanyabikyere, Bwetuuma, Kitomi, Kitonzi, and Kachindo. River Buhandigi which stretches…

The number of COVID-19 doses administered in Africa monthly declined by over 50% for three months

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COVID-19 vaccination coverage has stagnated in half of African countries, says the World Health Organization (WHO).   The number of doses administered monthly declined by over 50% between July and September, a WHO analysis finds and shows that the percentage of people with complete primary vaccination series (one dose for Johnson and Johnson and two doses for…

Aftermath of COVID pandemic has an effect on increased mental illness -health workers say

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In the aftermath of the COVID-19, health experts in Acholi Sub-region are registering rising cases of mental illnesses associated with depression. According to the experts, the cases are being registered both among females and males, unlike previously when the bulk of the cases was dominant among males.  Data from the hospital shows that 400 patients…

The University of Eldoret’s Choge wins $10,000 for water contaminats laser sensor

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Dismas Choge, University of Eldoret, Kenya has received a grant worth of $100,000 USD from the Optica Foundation. Choge’s work focuses on the development of tunable multi-color laser for sensing and a case study for hyperspectral detection of water contaminants, will be featured throughout the coming year in Optica Foundation efforts. “The selection committee is inspired by…

Uganda: U.S. Peace Corps start voluntary work after two year pause due to COVID

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The US government has re-established volunteer service in Uganda following a two-year break-off occasioned by COVID-19, an epidemic that paralysed nations and the global economy. A total of 33 volunteers under the US Peace Corps now in Uganda to serve in agribusiness, health and education sectors across the country have taken their oath of service…