In the heart of Uganda’s Busoga Sub-Region, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking shape, fueled by the Parish Development Model (PDM). This grassroots initiative is reshaping communities, empowering households, and unlocking new economic opportunities at...
Health authorities in Fort Portal have heightened safety measures after some individuals were reported to have been in contact with a deceased person suspected to have the Ebola virus.
While speaking to the media on March 6,...
Gang violent offending and victimization in Uganda takes many forms, including bullying, fighting, theft, robbery, burglary, brandishing weapons, and in extreme cases, murder. Of...
According to a comprehensive new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a disaster related to weather, climate, or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years, killing 115 people and causing US$ 202 million in losses daily.
In an equitable society, everyone should have equal access to these government institutions to allow equal competition but to also limit interference with these institutions.
After the long-standing mistrust amongst the Forum for Democratic Change party members that led to the creation of factions inside the party, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), led by Erias Lukwago, launched a nationwide signature collection campaign aimed at formalizing its registration as a new political party.
On the rainy day of August 10, 2024, across the Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda woke to bad news of a fatal landslide that struck the Kiteezi garbage dump site in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, and left 35 people dead, according to a statement by the Uganda Police.
Peaceful demonstrations in Africa yield less, showing the dissatisfaction and grievances of the protestors, but most of the time these are capitalized by anti-government elements as opposed to anti-policy elements, which should be the core cause of peaceful protests.
In a kleptocracy, corrupt politicians enrich themselves secretly outside the rule of law, through kickbacks, bribes, and special favors from lobbyists and corporations, or they simply direct state funds to themselves and their associates.