Author: Kaleb Alinda

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

National News
Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

Gen Saleh, NWSC’s Dr. Mugisha Push for Land Ownership Management to Fix Kampala’s Waste Crisis

Environment
Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.

NEMA Tasks District Leaders to Integrate Environmental Priorities into Annual Planning

Environment
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has tasked district leaders across Northern Uganda to integrate environmental and natural resources management into their annual planning...

Government Lands $540M Deal to Transform Cities Under UCMID

Business
Uganda has secured a $540 million (UGX 2.1 trillion) funding package from the World Bank to boost urban infrastructure, planning, and job creation under...

Gov’t Allocates Shs900 Billion for 2027 AFCON Preparations, Eyes Tourism Boost

Sports
The Ugandan government has set aside Shs900 billion to prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), signaling tighter fiscal oversight as the...

UBOS Introduces New Statistical Products,Revises National Survey Release Calendar

Business
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has released a revised calendar for the publication of key national surveys and census reports, alongside the introduction...

Uganda’s Prisons Overflow at 345% Capacity as Government Seeks UGX 75 Billion Expansion Plan

National News
Uganda’s prison system is under mounting pressure, with facilities operating far beyond their intended capacity, prompting urgent calls for expansion and reform. Appearing before Parliament,...

Reported Crime in Uganda Drops by Over 22,000 Cases in 2025- Police

National News
Uganda has registered a notable reduction in crime levels, with new figures showing a 10.2% drop in reported cases in 2025, according to the...

Government Advances Nationwide Digital Transformation with Inclusive Connectivity Drive

Science & Technology
The Ugandan government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding affordable and inclusive internet access nationwide while strengthening digital leadership and oversight of social media...

Uganda Media Centre Receives Laptops from NITA-U to Boost Digital Capacity

National News
Uganda Media Centre has received a consignment of laptops from National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) to strengthen digital capacity as Uganda advances towards...

Government Replaces Tarmac with Concrete on Industrial Area Roads

National News
The Government has begun replacing worn-out tarmac with concrete on key streets in Kampala’s Industrial Area, aiming to address persistent potholes caused by unstable...

Inside the NRM Retreats, the Strategy Winning Over Independent Legislators

Opinion
Uganda’s ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has further strengthened its parliamentary foothold after a fresh wave of independent Members of Parliament-elect formally...

Minister Amongi Raises Alarm Over Rising Youth Job Crisis

National News
The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Ongom, has raised fresh concern over the growing youth employment crisis in Uganda, warning...

Health Ministry Warns Against Self-Medication Ahead of Uganda Pharma Healthcare 2026

Health
The Ministry of Health has issued a fresh warning to Ugandans against self-medication, highlighting its long-term risks, including resistance to prescribed drugs. At a press...
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