US ambassador to Uganda, William Pope, said, is part of a broader strategy to enhance U.S.-African partnerships and address pressing challenges in the region

Uganda has registered a significant rise in Mpox (Monkeypox) cases, with over 400 confirmed infections

Local leaders in the eastern part of Uganda are increasingly concerned about the practice of bush burning among farmers as they prepare their gardens for the next planting season.

According to the study carried out by Makerere University Institute of Public Health between 2016 and 2018, approximately 70% of drowning incidents occur in lakeside districts around Uganda, with an estimated 287 cases reported and 3,500 cases reported annually.

The recent landslide in Kimono Village, Buluganya Sub-county, Bulambuli District, which occurred on November 27, 2024 has buried over 45 homes, prompting urgent government...

Experts emphasize the importance of evidence-based approaches in managing cancer rather than relying on unverified claims about sexual activity as a cure, which many tune to pleasure as well as treatment at the same time.

Although Uganda's Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 2015 allows for the legal cultivation of medical marijuana under strict regulations, unauthorized farming remains illegal.

The minister tasked Pramukh Steel Ltd and Victoria Plastics Ltd to construct boreholes for communities to provide drinking water sources for them, replacing the contaminated waters that put the lives of people at risk.

The Ugandan government has signed a €2.7 billion contract with Turkey's Yapı Merkezi for the construction of this railway section, with work expected to commence in November 2024 and conclude within four years.

The establishment of a robust Drought Early Warning System in affected regions with drought in Uganda requires a complex approach involving data integration, community engagement, effective communication technologies, and coordinated efforts among various stakeholders to address prevalence as a means to enhance resilience against drought-related challenges.

By conducting this study, the government aims to identify which tax exemptions are beneficial and which may need reform or elimination. This could lead to more informed policy decisions that balance fiscal responsibility with economic development goals.

As Ugandans adopt social-economic transformation, there is a need to be reminded of the critical role of infrastructure in economic growth, which President Museveni committed to investing in: industrial parks, roads and transportation networks, and energy supply systems.