June 06
Uganda: Unpredictable Prices Pushing Masindi Farmers Into Sugarcane Growing - District Boss
Masindi District Chairperson Cosmas Byaruhanga has highlighted the significant challenges that unpredictable crop prices pose to farmers both within the district and across Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Nakaseke - Over 400 Women Trained to Preach Govt's Grow Project Gospel
Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises Project (GROWTH) is a government's initiative being implemented by Ministry of Gender Labour and Social… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni's 2023 Health Sector Goals - a Year in Review
As the Financial Year 2023/2024 draws to a close, a review of President Museveni's ambitious health sector goals reveals a mixed bag of achievements and ongoing challenges. Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Authorities Terminate Street Parking Contract
The leadership of Jinja City has with immediate effect terminated the street parking contract that had been signed with Chrisanna Consult Uganda Limited due to the accumulated… Read more »
June 05
Uganda: Four Women Adjust Their Skirts to Wrestle Nanyondo in Bukamansimbi
In a political arena, opportunists take drums in the rain and dance vigorously to its beats. And the moment it the thick clouds hanging loosely over the Bukomansimbi Woman MP seat… Read more »
Uganda: The Silent Threat - Understanding Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
Preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems, most often the liver and kidneys, remains a… Read more »
Uganda: Power Struggles - Uganda's Uneven Electricity Distribution
Despite Uganda's substantial investment in hydroelectric power generation, the country continues to grapple with significant disparities in electricity distribution. While urban… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala's Health Facilities Under KCCA - a Beacon of Hope Amidst Challenges
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) manages a network of health facilities that serve as critical lifelines for the city's residents. These facilities, offering a wide range of… Read more »
Uganda: Environmental and Health Crisis Looms Over Communities Near Kiteezi Landfill
The Kiteezi landfill, once seen as a necessary solution to Kampala's growing waste management problems, has become a source of significant distress for the communities living… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Gears Up - Revamping Roads, Reclaiming Health With Landmark Landfill Closure
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is charting a bold course for the upcoming fiscal year. Unveiling their key priorities, Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has placed a laser focus on… Read more »
Uganda: Angry Makerere Staff Threaten to Lobby for Sanctions Against Nawangwe
Makerere University staff say they will be forced to appeal to the US Embassy and other human rights protectors to save them from Prof Bernabas Nawangwe's actions Read more »
Uganda: Govt Names 1,100 Students Loan Beneficiaries for 2023/24
The board had only Shs5.2 billion for the students loan scheme this financial year. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economic Growth Stalls, Falls Short of Govt Target
President Yoweri Museveni's ambitious plan to boost Uganda's economy to 7% growth appears to have stalled. Economists now predict a stagnant economy, hovering between 5.5% and 6%… Read more »
Uganda: Experts Say Economy Growing in the Pockets of Fewer Ugandans
Finance minister Matia Kasaija once boasted of the economy skyrocketing. Indeed, it has happened with the current GDPt 6.3 percent but this is seemingly in the pockets of a few… Read more »
Uganda: Girls in Entebbe Fishing Communities Get Training On Menstrual Hygiene
Girls at Kigungu landing site in Entebbe have received training on menstrual hygiene from Family Medical Point(FMP) , a non for profit organisation. Read more »
Uganda: Mbarara Tops Ankole Region in HIV Prevalence-Study
The Uganda AIDS Commission has revealed that young girls between 16 to 28 years are increasingly getting HIV in Mbarara city and district with the prevalence rate standing at 8.4%… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Namayanja Asks Busoga to Embrace Govt Programs to Fight Poverty
The deputy secretary general of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Rose Namayanja Nsereko has rallied Busoga to embrace every government program Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Cadets Commissioned, Poised to Defend Nation and Region
Over 700 officer cadets, including international students from Tanzania and Mali, culminated their year of rigorous training at Uganda's Basic Military Training School with a… Read more »
June 04
Uganda: Police Warn NUP Against 'Secret' Meetings in Mityana
Police have warned the National Unity Platform (NUP) against holding authorised consultative meetings in Mityana District. Read more »
Uganda: The Paradox of President Museveni's Anti-Corruption Crusade
In the annals of Ugandan history, President Museveni's tenure has been marked by a complex dance with corruption. For decades, Museveni portrayed himself as a fierce opponent of… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Prepares to Honor 53 Heroes At 35th Heroes' Day Celebration
As Uganda eagerly anticipates the 35th Heroes' Day celebration on June 9, 2024, the nation gears up to pay tribute to 53 individuals for their extraordinary contributions. Under… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni's Historical Approach to Economic Challenges in State of the Nation Addresses
As Ugandans eagerly anticipate President Yoweri Museveni's forthcoming State of the Nation Address, a look back at his previous addresses provides insight into how he has tackled… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Opens Embassy in South Korea, Secures Potential $500 Million Boost
Uganda and South Korea are poised to take their relationship to the next level. This was evident at the ongoing Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, where Uganda's high-powered… Read more »
Uganda: Economic Expectations - Ugandans Seek Clarity On Mammoth 72 Trillion Shilling Budget
With President Yoweri Museveni's State of the Nation Address looming, Uganda's economic sector is buzzing with concerns. The central issue? The gargantuan 72 trillion shilling… Read more »
Uganda: Activists Call for Open Conversation On Menstrual Hygiene to Keep Girls in School
Activists championing menstrual hygiene have called for an open conversation on menstrual hygiene management to ensure girls remain in school. Read more »