Uganda’s social protection coverage is still very low, standing at 1.3%, while only 0.3% (excluding healthcare) of the GDP is allocated for financing social protection.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set November 14th and November 11th, 2024, for the polling and tallying of results for the Parliamentary and Local Government Councils By-elections in Kisoro District.
The Ministry of Health is set to carry out house-to-house polio vaccination for children aged 5 years and below across 49 districts bordering Mbale City due to an outbreak of polio.
Access to information remains a critical issue for deaf individuals in Uganda; however, the government has committed to ensuring that television broadcasts are accessible, in accordance with the Communication Act of 2013 and the Persons with Disabilities.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has praised David Raya’s double save, saying that it is probably one of the best saves that he has ever seen in his career.
Joshua Chepetegei, the World and Olympic champion, has emphasized that the Elgon Half Marathon is a call to action to promote conservation, fight climate change, and end Gender Based Violence (GBV).
The Pakwach District Woman Member of Parliament Jane Pacuto has requested the government provide motorized boats to the teachers and students in Pakwach district, arguing that the bursting of the R. Nile has made access to education difficult.
Police in Bukedea district are investigating the murder of Glades Apolot, a 27-year-old woman, which occurred on September 17, 2024, following a suspected domestic dispute with her partner.
Mateke demonstrated exceptional leadership, mentorship, and a willingness to engage with diverse perspectives, providing invaluable guidance, support, and resources that enabled his cabinet to effectively serve the students' body and broader community.
In an intelligence-led operation, the Uganda National Drug Authority (UNDA) has arrested Aaron Michael Mwesigye, who was found in illegal possession of the government of Uganda drugs in Namungona, Kasubi.
The Prime Minister (Katikiro) of the Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged coffee growers across the country to register with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for continued access to the EU, the nation's largest market.
, the State Attorney at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has urged the new advocates to prioritize good reputation and development, citing financial misconduct, especially failure to account for clients' money, as a common pitfall in the profession.