October 17
Uganda: Human Trafficking Crisis Hits Rwizi - Police Intensify Crackdown
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The Rwizi Region is witnessing a troubling surge in human trafficking, with recent statistics indicating 10 reported cases of child trafficking, 8 instances of abduction and… Read more »
Uganda: UCC Warns Against Offensive Content On Media Platforms
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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has raised concerns over the increasing broadcast of inappropriate content across various media platforms, including television, radio,… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Muslim Supreme Council to Conduct National Muslim Census.
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The Mufti of Uganda, Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has announced plans to conduct a nationwide Muslim census to determine the accurate Muslim population in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Improving Food Security and Livelihood in Northern Uganda
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In an effort to improve livelihoods, food security, peace building, resilience, inclusion, and education for refugees in Northern Uganda, ADRA Uganda, in partnership with NORAD,… Read more »
Uganda: UCC, Police Strengthen Efforts Against Misinformation
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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced plans to strengthen its collaboration with law enforcement to combat the spread of fake news. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among to Run for the Blind
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The "Run for the Blind" event takes place on November 17, State Minister for Disability Affairs Hellen Grace Asamo said, and will coincide with the observance of International… Read more »
Uganda: Aki-Bua Stadium Construction Still On Course - Ogwang Assures
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The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has assured Parliament that the construction of the Aki-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira district is still on course. Read more »
Uganda: Enjovu Family Business Conference Highlights Insights On Sustainability of Family Enterprises
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The bi-annual event gathered family business leaders, advisors, and peers to explore strategies for ensuring the sustainability of family enterprises across generations. Read more »
Uganda: Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit
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Allan Okello opened the scoring for the Venoms from the spot on 33 minute before Milton Kariisa doubled the money and ensured of the maximum points shortly after the hour mark. Read more »
Uganda: Call for Inclusive Legislation to Support Visually Impaired in Uganda
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The group emphasized the significant challenges faced by the visually impaired in navigating urban areas and called for the use of technology to ease their movement. Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe's St Agnes School Goes Green With Shs418m Solar Power
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Edson Masereka, Business Development Manager at KCCA, praised the initiative, saying it reflects a shared commitment to sustainability, community development, and educational… Read more »
Uganda: We're Not Dead, Minister Tells Ubos After Census Figures Halves PWDs Numbers
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The 2024 National Population and Housing Census results show that the disability rate dropped from 16.5% in 2017 to 5.7%, a conclusion the Minister called misleading and… Read more »
Uganda: Authorities in Iganga Worried Over Increasing Rate Boy Child Dropouts
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Issues such as absenteeism, high failure rates, and economic pressures, including boys working in sugarcane plantations to support their families, have contributed to the problem. Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Club of Kampala Welcomes New Members to Its Timeless Tradition
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In a ceremony brimming with enthusiasm and commitment, the Rotary Club of Kampala--Uganda's oldest and most esteemed service club--inducted two new members, bringing fresh… Read more »
Uganda: Idi Uganda Injects Shs72m in Early Childhood Centres
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The centres, located at Bukusu and Bukulube Primary Schools in Nawanyago Sub-county, were established to promote nursery education in the region. Read more »
Uganda: Kisaka, Luyimbazi, and Okello Spend Another Night in Custody
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Former Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi, and Director of Public Health Daniel Okello, who are linked to the Kiteezi landfill tragedy, had their homes… Read more »
Uganda: Trump Calls 6 January Us Capitol Riot a 'Day of Love'
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The former president claimed the thousands who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election". Read more »
Uganda: UWA launches National Wildlife Conservation Education Strategy to Boost Conservation Efforts
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The strategy will be implemented in collaboration with various partners, including the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, NGOs, and international conservation agencies. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Celebrate International White Cane Day With Inclusive Initiatives
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A key part of the celebrations will be the "RUN FOR THE BLIND" marathon, which aims to engage the public in supporting mobility for persons with visual impairments. Read more »
Uganda: Students Tipped On Menstrual Hygiene and Management
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This initiative, launched at Kids Pioneer Primary School and funded by the Kids of Africa Organization, aims to equip learners--particularly girls--with the knowledge and skills to… Read more »
October 16
Uganda: Nakivale Refugee Camp Faces Food Crisis After Programme Closure
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Nakivale Camp, which welcomes over 500 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo each week, is now facing a mounting crisis, with leaders unsure how to address the growing… Read more »
Uganda: Lemusui Sub-County Chairman Dies Following Collision With Police Bike*
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Lolima, who was riding a motorbike registered UG 4899R, collided with Police Constable James Bwambale, who was operating a police bike with registration UP 8141. Read more »
Uganda: New Health Centre Iv in Arua Has No Theatre, Lab Equipment
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Despite the facility being established to enhance healthcare services in the region, its inability to operate has left the local population in distress. Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Government Boosts Mpox Response in Uganda With $4.1 Million and Test Supplies
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The U.S. government has announced a significant investment of $4.1 million (approximately 15 billion UGX) to enhance the mpox response in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Three in Ten Sex Workers Are HIV-Positive - Survey
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The survey, conducted across 12 districts, was presented at Makerere University's School of Public Health, shedding light on the urgent need for targeted interventions to address… Read more »
