Operating under the Bamboo Uganda umbrella, organization members such as Amabanda, Bjimu, Studio Akeka, and Ekibbo produce a diversity of products to meet both local and international demand, including bamboo poles and strips that serve as the foundation for various applications in construction, crafts, and fencing solutions; laminated timbers; roofs; and biochar, among others.

The recent arrest of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has reignited debates on extradition laws and raised concerns about Uganda’s security operations on Kenyan soil. This incident has also sparked panic among opposition figures and raised questions about Kenya's ability to protect its sovereignty.

The alliance comprised leaders from the opposition political parties, such as JEEMA, the Conservative Party, and NEED, to fill gaps in previous and existing political alliances and push for democracy, financial freedom, constructive dialogue, and stakeholder leadership.

Uganda’s opposition leader, Dr. Kizza Besigye, and his colleague, Hajj Obed Lutale, were remanded to Luzira Prison till December 2, 2024, on charges of illegal possession of firearms and eight rounds of ammunition.

The mystery of Dr. Besigye's disappearance in Nairobi comes on the back of 36 FDC Katonga members arrested in Kisumu four months ago and clandestinely handed over to the government back home.

According to Sharon Oyat, the UPC party spokesperson, 84% of the manifesto implementation lacks transparency, as it appears to be unrealistic based on the continued manifestation of high rates of unemployment among the youth, poor infrastructure, a poor education system, and poor healthcare in the country.

While commenting on the ongoing World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, Rogers Kisame from the Children’s Foundation Uganda said that the week will end with the conference at Kampala Serena Hotel, where different officials from the Ministry of Health will dive into how to prevent the transmission of infectious germs, among others.

The FDC politicians had just concluded a meeting at the Ukweli Pastoral Center on the outskirts of Kisumu City on July 23, 2024, when a group of armed people (believed to be Ugandan and Kenyan security personnel) broke into their rooms, allegedly assaulted, arrested, and drove them back to Uganda in the middle of the night.

Akena will be ready to challenge the incumbent candidate of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) come the 2026 general elections.

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, parliament passed the Coffee Amendment Bill, which caused chaos in parliament after Francis Zaake (NUP) and Anthony Akol (FDC) exchanged blows over a chair.

Statistics from the Gender Ministry indicate that approximately 280,000 Ugandans seek household jobs annually, driven by factors such as poverty, unemployment, and domestic violence.

Bamboo is often referred to as "green gold" due to its rapid growth, sustainability, and versatility. As one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, bamboo can be harvested in just 5-7 years, making it a renewable resource that significantly contributes to reducing deforestation and soil erosion.